What is toxic encephalopathy?
Toxic encephalopathy is a condition of the brain whereby specific environmental (natural or man-made) heavy metals, industrial toxins, and pesticides may alter brain function or structure.
How do members experience toxic encephalopathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with toxic encephalopathy*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
*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 toxic encephalopathy*
Who has toxic encephalopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 11 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 17 | |
| Female | 22 |