I got viral encephalitis and had 7 gran mal seizures in the early part of september, docs have no idea what type, why, or where i got it. slight brain damage to the lower part of brain that controlls balance, everything seems ok now. But i'd like to know what are the chances of getting it again since i've had it once before? Could there be lasting side effects that they(docs)just don't see?
2006-11-15 19:19:06 · 4 answers · asked by tolonyia M 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Getting it again is theoretically possible, but the chances are remote. Complications include epilepsy, impairment of cognition and learning ability, weakness of limbs, paralysis of cranial nerves. Hydrocephalus or water on the brain can also occur.
2006-11-16 04:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Encephalitis frequently climate bacterial or viral is an very severe disorder. The affected person could be admitted to an ICU at as quickly as accompanied by way of MRI techniques to exclude any stroke or any area occupying lesion. After MRI, a Lumber Puncture could be finished for sampling the CSF (fluid around the techniques & spinal twine) for prognosis. severe proteins, severe Glucose and predominantly lymphocytic CSF capability a severe risk of viral an infection to the techniques. The affected person could be placed on supportive measures and the corresppnding antivirals (Aciclovir, Ganciclovir, Valaciclovir, Foscarnet...etc).
2016-12-17 11:00:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's a VIRAL encephalitis it is very complicated.
My uncle died 2 months ago of a viral encephalitis...
Keep consulting many doctors and make a lot analysis..
2006-11-15 19:25:49 · answer #3 · answered by reginuta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inflamation of the brain due to viral infection.
2006-11-15 19:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by Concerned Friend 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋