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What Are The Symptoms Of Encephalopathy?

I think I m suffering from encoppalopethe spelt wrong sorry,iv had it before and was in hospital for two months, i had poison in my system and did lose the plot I didn t even know my name. What are the symptoms That start with just want to be safe before it can get into my brain thank you. From Graham Goodman.
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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Encephalopathy is a general term describing a disease that affects the function or structure of your brain.There are many type which may be permanent or temporal.The symptoms of this condition depend on the cause.
However, in almost all cases, symptoms may include:
-Mental changes like:difficulty focusing, memory loss, loss of problem-solving skills, lethargic and drowsy
-Neurological Changes like muscle weakness in one area, poor decision-making or concentration, involuntary twitching, trembling, difficulty speaking or swallowing, seizures.
You may see your Doctor at any time you feel any of the above symptoms for evaluation.
Living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk factors for brain disease. Making the following changes can lessen the risk of many underlying causes of encephalopathy:
*avoiding excess alcohol
*reducing exposure to toxic substances like drugs
*eating a healthy diet
*seeing your doctor regularly
Hope this will help you
Best regards
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What Are The Symptoms Of Encephalopathy?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Encephalopathy is a general term describing a disease that affects the function or structure of your brain.There are many type which may be permanent or temporal.The symptoms of this condition depend on the cause. However, in almost all cases, symptoms may include: -Mental changes like:difficulty focusing, memory loss, loss of problem-solving skills, lethargic and drowsy -Neurological Changes like muscle weakness in one area, poor decision-making or concentration, involuntary twitching, trembling, difficulty speaking or swallowing, seizures. You may see your Doctor at any time you feel any of the above symptoms for evaluation. Living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk factors for brain disease. Making the following changes can lessen the risk of many underlying causes of encephalopathy: *avoiding excess alcohol *reducing exposure to toxic substances like drugs *eating a healthy diet *seeing your doctor regularly Hope this will help you Best regards