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Diagnosed Saint Louis Enchephalitis For Symptoms Of Severe Headache, Dizziness, Numb Face And Arms, Slurred Speech. Recommend
I am looking for information on the treatment for Saint Louis encephalitis after the anti virals have been given with no improvement. My son has had this disease since August, it was not properly diagnosed until early October.
His symptoms remain the same, unbearable headaches, dizziness, sometimes numbness in his face throat and arms, slurred speech, memory loss, his eyes are very sensitive, he cannot tolerate light.
To date the treatment recommended is rest and fluids, the body will heal itself.
His symptoms remain the same, unbearable headaches, dizziness, sometimes numbness in his face throat and arms, slurred speech, memory loss, his eyes are very sensitive, he cannot tolerate light.
To date the treatment recommended is rest and fluids, the body will heal itself.
Sat, 7 Dec 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
At present, the treatment is mainly symptomatic and supportive. No specific treatment can be given at this stage after four months of encephalitis.
Also, these symptoms are the residual symptoms of the encephalitis, due to involvement of brain during the infection. The active infection stage is not present now.
Medications such as betahistine would help in relieving dizziness. He can take naproxen for headaches.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Thank you for posting your query.
At present, the treatment is mainly symptomatic and supportive. No specific treatment can be given at this stage after four months of encephalitis.
Also, these symptoms are the residual symptoms of the encephalitis, due to involvement of brain during the infection. The active infection stage is not present now.
Medications such as betahistine would help in relieving dizziness. He can take naproxen for headaches.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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