Encephalopathy: The diagnosis process
Encephalopathy refers to any disorder or disease that affects the brain’s function or structure. It is not a single condition, but rather a description of a state where the brain is not working as it should. The causes can range from infections and toxins to metabolic or structural problems. In this article, a consultant clinical neurophysiologist explores how encephalopathy is diagnosed, from recognising symptoms to the specialist tests used to identify the underlying cause.
