Question 1

can extreme stress cause a type of encephalitis in your brain?

Accepted Answer

Generally not: Psychological 'stress' is not known to be a direct cause of encephalitis which is inflammation of the brain. However, our overall state of well-being can impact our state of health and ability to fight off disease and recover from illness. So, psychological stress or other environmental stressors/exposures  might possibly have a bearing upon how one's body reacts to encephalitis.

Question 2

what is the recovery time for brain damage caused by encephalitis, and is it possible to get back to normal 100%? also, what is the best treatment for someone with encephalitis, epilepsy and type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Need much more info: Many, many causes of encephalitis.  Many, many different degrees of damage. Some of these are temporary, some long term.

Check with the doctors who were taking care of you while you were acutely ill (or a Neurologist).

Best of luck.

Question 3

can meninges cause encephalitis as it is the brain's covering?

Accepted Answer

Different diseases: Inflamed meninges is called meningitis. Encephalitis is swelling of the brain itself. Infectious causes might include viruses, bacteria, fungus, parasites, tuberculosis.   Cancer can result in carcinomatous meningitis, and, in some cases, there can be meningoencephalitis, so can get very complex.  So, clinical problems can involve brain fnctn directly and indirectly.

Question 4

in positive cases hw long can brain swelling takes to cure if caused due to japanese encephalitis. plz time of full recovery to normal physical motor?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If swelling severe it can take weeks.

Question 5

how common is it for a baby to get permanent brain damage from encephalitis caused by a virus?

Accepted Answer

Not common: Most cases of encephalitis are mild with full recovery.  However, in some cases there are permanent neurological consequences which may include personality changes, language difficulties, seizures, memory loss, and partial paralysis. I would be pleased to consult with you further on HealthTap.

Question 6

which is more fatal brain swelling or brain palsy? which can be cured to a good level if swelling is caused by viral encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

Encephalitis: Brain swelling or edema is a situation in which inflammation, from infection causes brain tissue to swell.  It is possible for the swelling to resolve but the course to normal can be very long due to the effect of the infection.
Brain paosy refers to weakness or paralysis of the muscles due to an abnormality of brain function.  Either can be fatal and either can resolve.

Question 7

my endo said my graves disease may have caused my brain to swell with symptoms that mimic encephalitis.  he has prescribed me steroids. correct dx?

Accepted Answer

Cannot diagnose: Your endocrinologist is certainly operating from a better prospectus than we could, not having examined you and not having access to the results of studies run. If you have serious questions about the diagnosis and treatment would strongly suggest getting a second opinion from somebody who can evaluate you in person. Good luck.

Question 8

can an mri or other type scan show brain damage from encephalitis at age 10 and car accident at age 18 in which i was unconscious for 45 min. i am 60?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: An MRI might show in dramatic detail any abnormalities in your brain tissue. However, it is unlikely it would be able to associate any of the findings with a particular time in your life. A normal scan, would exclude any lasting such injury.

Question 9

how long can cerebral adaema caused due to japanese encephalitis take to cure completely. please see report here http://goo.gl/qyyih?

Accepted Answer

JE: Japanese encephalitis can affect the brain tissue and cause edema. The edema should regress but the affected brain may never return to baseline.  See your neurologist for deeper explanations. An MRI can show you what is left to work with after encephalitis has taken its toll.

Question 10

could temporary exposure of the bbb, plus already present lyme disease, and an affected cerebellum/or not. cause anti-nmda receptor encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

Unclear on the : Whole picture you are speaking about here. One thing i can tell you, is that anti-nmda is an auto-immune based encephalitis and is not normally associated with lyme disease. I am sorry i cannot answer more, but if you clarify it a little, i will watch for your question to come back up. Thanks and i hope that helps!

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What is the recovery time for brain damage caused by encephalitis, and is it possible to get back to normal 100%? also, what is the best treatment for someone with encephalitis, epilepsy and type 2 diabetes?

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Can meninges cause encephalitis as it is the brain's covering?

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In positive cases hw long can brain swelling takes to cure if caused due to japanese encephalitis. plz time of full recovery to normal physical motor?

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How common is it for a baby to get permanent brain damage from encephalitis caused by a virus?

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Which is more fatal brain swelling or brain palsy? which can be cured to a good level if swelling is caused by viral encephalitis?

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My endo said my graves disease may have caused my brain to swell with symptoms that mimic encephalitis. he has prescribed me steroids. correct dx?

A member asked:

Can an mri or other type scan show brain damage from encephalitis at age 10 and car accident at age 18 in which i was unconscious for 45 min. i am 60?

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How long can cerebral adaema caused due to japanese encephalitis take to cure completely. please see report here http://goo.gl/qyyih?

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Could temporary exposure of the bbb, plus already present lyme disease, and an affected cerebellum/or not. cause anti-nmda receptor encephalitis?

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