Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I can't sleep, which is greatly affecting my work efficiency. My friend recommended that I see a neurologist. Could you please ask if there are any after-effects of encephalitis?Doctor's answer:
The sequelae of encephalitis can be very numerous, because encephalitis is a widespread damage to brain tissue. If it is not treated actively or in a timely manner, or if the treatment is not appropriate, some sequelae may remain, such as epilepsy, intellectual decline, delayed language development, delayed motor development, cerebral palsy, or the recurrence of hemiplegia, hemisensory loss, aphasia, dysarthria, urinary and fecal incontinence. In severe cases, it may even be life-threatening. Recurrence of a vegetative state is possible. It is recommended that patients with encephalitis seek follow-up care in the neurology department promptly after recovery, so that doctors can classify the condition and provide targeted treatment.