What is encephalitis?
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain due to infection, autoimmune processes, toxins, and other conditions. Viral infections are a frequent cause of encephalitis.
How do members experience encephalitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with encephalitis*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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Common symptom
Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for encephalitis*
Who has encephalitis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 12 | |
| 40s | 28 | |
| 50s | 35 | |
| 60s | 31 | |
| 70+ | 25 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 32 | |
| Female | 108 |