(Q01) Encephalocele
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Diagnosis encephalocele is diagnosed Men are 5.43% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis encephalocele
900 (6.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis encephalocele
1 164 (9.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease encephalocele - Men and Women aged 0
Disease Features encephalocele
Encephalocele - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - encephalocele
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Ultrasound
- Neurological exam
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Surgery to remove the encephalocele
- Physical therapy to improve strength and coordination
- Speech therapy to improve communication abilities
- Occupational therapy to help with daily activities
- Counseling to help cope with the condition
- Medications to reduce inflammation and swelling
- Vitamin and mineral supplements to improve overall health
Encephalocele - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease encephalocele
Epileptic seizures
(Convulsion, Fit, Attack, Spasm, Spell, Convulse, Jerking, Seizure, Shaking, Thrashing)
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Motor disorder
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Subcutaneous compaction
(Subcutaneous hardening, Subcutaneous pressure, Subcutaneous lump, Subcutaneous nodule, Subcutaneous swelling, Subcutaneous mass, Subcutaneous bump, Subcutaneous thickening, Subcutaneous induration, Subcutaneous fibrosis)
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Difficulty breathing through the nose
(Shortness of breath through nose, Nasal breathlessness, Nasal obstruction, Nasal airway resistance, Labored breathing through nose, Stuffy nose, Difficulty inhaling through nose, Nasal congestion, Nasal blockage, Difficulty exhaling through nose)
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Delayed stages of development
(Retardation, Sluggishness, Arrested growth, Backwardness, Lateness, Stunted growth, Slow progress, Lag, Slowness, Stagnation)
Delayed stages of development is a symptom where a person is not meeting the expected milestones for their age. It can manifest as a lack of certain skills, such as speech, physical coordination, or cognitive abilities. It can also appear as a slower rate of development than peers, such as taking lo...
Spasm
(Twitching, Contraction, Cramp, Jerking, Convulsion, Muscle spasm, Tic, Clonus, Myoclonus, Spasmodic)
A spasm is a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction that can cause pain and discomfort. It can occur in any muscle group and can be caused by a variety of different conditions. Symptoms of a spasm can include tightness, pain, and difficulty moving the affected muscle. Spasms can develop suddenly or ...
Visual impairment
(Vision loss, Blindness, Low vision, Partial sight, Visual deficit, Visual impairment, Vision impairment, Blurry vision, Eye problem, Vision problem)
Visual impairment is a decrease in the ability to see, either partial or complete. It can develop gradually or suddenly, and can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Symptoms can include blurry vision, difficulty seeing in...