Re: what is encephalopathy?

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That answer was basicially from:

What exactly is encephalopathy? The most concise definition is from the

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke a division of the

National Institutes of Health:

" Encephalopathy is a term for any diffuse disease of the brain that alters

brain function or structure. Encephalopathy may be caused by infectious agent

(bacteria, virus, or prion), metabolic or mitochondrial dysfunction, brain

tumor or increased pressure in the skull, prolonged exposure to toxic elements

(including solvents, drugs, radiation, paints, industrial chemicals, and

certain metals), chronic progressive trauma, poor nutrition, or lack of oxygen

or

blood flow to the brain. The hallmark of encephalopathy is an altered mental

state. Depending on the type and severity of encephalopathy, common

neurological symptoms are progressive loss of memory and cognitive ability,

subtle

personality changes, inability to concentrate, lethargy, and progressive loss

of consciousness. Other neurological symptoms may include myoclonus

(involuntary twitching of a muscle or group of muscles), nystagmus (rapid,

involuntary

eye movement), tremor, muscle atrophy and weakness, dementia, seizures, and

loss of ability to swallow or speak. "

Angel De Fazio, BSAT

President

National Toxic Encephalopathy Foundation

POB 29194

Las Vegas, NV 89126

702.598.3382

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encephalopathy = brain swelling

From: who <jeaninem660@...>

Subject: [] what is encephalopathy?

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2008, 4:26 PM

http://www.immunesu pport.com/ library/showarti cle.cfm/ID/ 7772

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I had not had a chance to read Jeanines post on that yet but is that the extent

of it. If it be true then the missing part of my frontal lobe should swell back

up right?   :-)

From: who <jeaninem660@ sbcglobal. net>

Subject: [] what is encephalopathy?

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2008, 4:26 PM

http://www.immunesu pport.com/ library/showarti cle.cfm/ID/ 7772

[Guest guest]

lol's, good one Chris

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> I had not had a chance to read Jeanines post on that yet but is

that the extent of it. If it be true then the missing part of my

frontal lobe should swell back up right?   :-)

>