What is encephalopathy?
Encephalopathy is a complex of symptoms that arise against the backdrop of slowly progressing dystrophic (metabolic-related) processes that damage the cerebral cortex.
Encephalopathy can be caused by variouscauses, but in any case, it is based on hypoxia (oxygen starvation) of the nerve cells of the brain. Hypoxia of the cerebral cortex leads to the appearance of small hemorrhages, which intensifies all the symptoms of the disease.
What is encephalopathy in children
Emerging during pregnancy and childbirth is notInflammatory brain lesions in children are termed "perinatal encephalopathy". Most often, perinatal encephalopathy (PEP) manifests itself as a hyperexcitable child syndrome (poor sleep, mild irritability, irritability, etc.). In many cases, the symptoms of PEP are very poorly expressed, but despite this, the child still needs to be monitored by a neurologist who, if necessary, can prescribe the necessary treatment to him in time.
What is brain encephalopathy in adults
In the older age, acquired encephalopathy occurs. The reasons for their occurrence are:
- infectious diseases;
- tumors or traumas of the brain;
- intoxication (poisoning) with heavy metals, alcohol or some drugs;
- changes in the blood vessels of the brain;
- metabolic disorders (diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism);
- diseases of internal organs (renal or hepatic insufficiency).
All these reasons, violate the processes of blood supply to the brain and lead to the appearance of dystrophic processes in its cortex, which is manifested clinically by the symptoms of encephalopathy.
Dyscirculatory encephalopathy: what is it?
Dyscirculatory encephalopathy is calledslowly progressing lesion of the cerebral cortex, due to inadequate cerebral (cerebral) circulation. The disease is manifested by the appearance and gradual increase in signs of cerebral circulatory insufficiency. Such patients often have transient cerebral circulatory disorders (PNMC), which requires their urgent hospitalization.
