Patient's question:
Colleague said her father-in-law has been a bit forgetful lately. Sometimes he would suddenly ask her what her name is, and they would get separated when going out. He also forgot the way home. They suspect it might be metabolic encephalopathy and want to ask the doctor about the common symptoms of metabolic encephalopathy.Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, there is a higher possibility of brain atrophy. It is recommended to visit the hospital promptly for a thorough examination using cranial CT and magnetic resonance imaging to assess the specific condition. If brain atrophy is confirmed, medications such as anticoagulants and neurotrophic agents can be used for treatment. Additionally, blood-activating and blood-stasis-dispersing drugs may also be employed. A light diet is advised, and if high blood lipid levels are present, oral lipid-lowering medications can be administered for treatment.