Question 1

hw long brain swelling aftr japanese encephalitis takes to cure & whn cn v expect maximum recovery? viral encephalitis is less serious thn bacterial?

Accepted Answer

Japanese encephaliti: This very severe disease has a better than 30% mortality rate and a 30% incidence of neurological dysfunction after recovery. Severity of both depend upon the particular organism causing the brain inflammation.

Question 2

what is recovery rate from west nile virus causing encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

Variable: A case of West Nile virus with encephalitis recover but takes long time , prolonged recuperation and need rehabilitation for a long time . They may have some memory loss  or weakness of limbs

Question 3

viral encephalitis vs meningitis which is more serious nd fatal and which can be cured to a good level after it happens? usual recovery time?

Accepted Answer

CNS infection: This is dependent on the causative agents, the time therapy is begun, the immune status of the person infected, the therapy available and other factors.  There is not a simple answer to this question.

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 long cn it take to restore normal functionality after brain swelling due to viral encephalitis/meningitis? what are the chances of full recovery?

Accepted Answer

Good chance: Depending on the severity of the meningitis, I have found that most of my patients do very well, and have a full, or near full recovery.  Occasionally, there are cases that leave behind scars that can lead to seizures, or brain injury.  However, this is best answered by the neurologist or neurosurgeon that was involved with the specific case, since there can be many factors relating to outcome.

Question 6

frnd had brain edema due to japanese encephalitis. mri & spect scan says no major damage. but recovery is very slow. not able to speak clearly. why?

Accepted Answer

MRI isn't sensitive: Although MRI and ct scans are good to detect structural damage, they do not have the sensitivity to detect the cellular injury. With encephalitis there is diffuse injury to many cells at the subcellular level. Thus the MRI and spect scan may not detect this. The fact that these are read out as no major damage suggests the possibility of recovery as those individual cells may recover over time.

Question 7

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 8

what is encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. This can be seen after viral infections.

Question 9

how long do you treat encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

Viral encephalitis: Most cases of encephalitis are viral in origin.  Except for herpes virus encephalitis, there are no medications that are useful.  Treatment continuesfor as long as the patient has symptoms.

Question 10

what are the tests for encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

Encephalitis tests: The tests for encephalitis vary depending upon the suspected etiology. The diagnosis may be made based upon history, physical examination, blood tests that can include testing for specific antibodies or polymerase chain reaction, evaluation of cerebral spinal fluid, and possibly neuroimaging with MRI of  brain and electroencephalogram.

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Viral encephalitis vs meningitis which is more serious nd fatal and which can be cured to a good level after it happens? usual recovery time?

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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 long cn it take to restore normal functionality after brain swelling due to viral encephalitis/meningitis? what are the chances of full recovery?

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Frnd had brain edema due to japanese encephalitis. mri & spect scan says no major damage. but recovery is very slow. not able to speak clearly. why?

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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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