Hashimoto's encephalitis

Introduction: Hashimoto's encephalitis

Hashimoto's encephalitis: A rare form of brain disease and inflammation. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hashimoto's encephalitis is available below.

Symptoms of Hashimoto's encephalitis

• High blood level of thyroid antibodies
• Drowsiness
• Coma
• Amnesia
• Epileptic seizures

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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Hashimoto's encephalitis:

• Thyroid: Home Testing:
  • Home Thyroid Function Tests
  • Home TSH Tests
  • Home Adrenal Function Tests

Wrongly Diagnosed with Hashimoto's encephalitis?

• Misdiagnosis of Hashimoto's encephalitis

Misdiagnosis and Hashimoto's encephalitis

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Treatments for Hashimoto's encephalitis

• High dose prednisolone - months of treatment usually needed

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