Question 1

describe the disorder called having inflammation of the brain (encephalitis).?

Accepted Answer

Is brain inflamation: Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain and can be caused by infections or sometimes by autoimmune problems where the immune system injures the brain. Symptoms include things like confusion, agitation, headache, difficulty speaking, sometimes even coma or seizures. Paralysis and vision problems also possible.

Question 2

my brother has brain inflammation from falling. if his memory improves, how soon might this occur-i'd like to see him b/f his conditon worsens?

Accepted Answer

The only doctors who: can attempt to discuss optimal timing for your visit are those attending him. If your brother cannot communicate &amp; his doctors  have no legal written permission to share his Protected Health Information (PHI) with anyone, call the hospital's Medical Social Worker or Patient Advocate to determine how his doctors can legally share hiis PHI with you or another person. I hope he continues to improve.

Question 3

it possible an allergy is causing brain inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Brain inflammation is not a symptom of allergy.

Question 4

i want to know if there's anu cure or. home remedy for brain inflammation ? thank you

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Not sure what you mean. There are several diseases that can be treated but in different ways. For example, encephalitis can be treated with steroids and antivirals,  meningitis is treated with IV antibiotics, but these diseases can be life-threatening if not recognized early on.   Hope this helps.

Question 5

would antiviral medications be effective in the treatment of brain inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Antiviral drugs will only work if the encephalitis (brain inflammation) is due to a virus; and some antiviral drugs work only against one particular virus. For example, acyclovir is often given if herpes encephalitis is possible, but has no effect on other viruses. Ask the doctor in charge of the patient's treatment.

Question 6

cardiac arrest related to brain inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Cause of death: Brain swelling (edema) will eventually cause the brain to herniate through one of the layers of protective scaffolding.  This usually leads to wild fluctuations in blood pressure and rapidly to respiratory and cardiac arrest.  However, the cause of death is the cause of the brian edema, not the cardiac arrest.

Question 7

can brain inflammation like encephalitis lead to a brain tumor later?

Accepted Answer

No: Inflammation of the brain is not a general precursor to brain tumors. Occasional brain tumors such as lymphomas, may present with an inflammatory picture.

Question 8

can oral sudafed (pseudoephedrine) reduce brain inflammation/irritation?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: Sudafed is an upper.  It can be converted to a methamphetamine in drug expert hands.  Used cautiously it is a good decongestant.  Used in excess it will cause stress on the heart.

Question 9

i ended up in hospital with encephalitis. the ct showed inflammation on the brain, i had an mri five days after the initial diagnosis would you expect the mri to show any trace of the encephalitis? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, the MRI is still abnormal after 5 days of the diagnosis of encephalitis by CT scan.

Question 10

i ended up in hospital with encephalitis, a ct showed inflammation on the brain, i had an mri five days after the initial diagnosis would you expect the mri to show any trace of the encephalitis? if the mri was clear would you rule encephalitis out?

Accepted Answer

: Clinical signs and symptoms may be more reliable in assessing any residual issues with the brain than repeat MRI. Not all functional changes may be reflected in an imaging study.
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It possible an allergy is causing brain inflammation?

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I want to know if there's anu cure or. home remedy for brain inflammation ? thank you

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Would antiviral medications be effective in the treatment of brain inflammation?

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Cardiac arrest related to brain inflammation?

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Can brain inflammation like encephalitis lead to a brain tumor later?

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Can oral sudafed (pseudoephedrine) reduce brain inflammation/irritation?

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I ended up in hospital with encephalitis. the ct showed inflammation on the brain, i had an mri five days after the initial diagnosis would you expect the mri to show any trace of the encephalitis? thanks?

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I ended up in hospital with encephalitis, a ct showed inflammation on the brain, i had an mri five days after the initial diagnosis would you expect the mri to show any trace of the encephalitis? if the mri was clear would you rule encephalitis out?

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