Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I can't sleep, which greatly affects my work efficiency. My friend recommended that I go to the neurology department for a check-up. What are the complications of encephalitis?Doctor's answer:
Encephalitis can cause patients to experience symptoms such as headache, high fever, nausea, confusion, convulsions, and bleeding. If not treated promptly, it may lead to muscle breakdown and impaired consciousness. It can also result in complications such as myocarditis, bronchopneumonia, intracranial hypertension, and brain herniation. The primary treatment medications are corticosteroids or diuretics to manage dehydration, reduce fever, and lower intracranial pressure. For viral encephalitis, there is no specific treatment method.