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How Can Encephalitis Be Treated?
My daughter has moderate atrophy of the cerebellum. 14 yrs age she was dx with west nile virus resulting in encephalitis. The outcome was poor- brain damage with very low level of functioning. Her most recent MRI continues to show mod atrophy of cerebellum. She remains very low functioning. What can I expect in terms of her life span with this type of cerebellum atrophy
Thu, 26 Jul 2018
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Cerebellar atrophy usually does not affect the life expectancy of a person. however, the condition has marked effect on the quality of life depending on the extent of atrophy. Some individuals learn to lead normal work, social and recreational fife while others having difficulty doing so. Physical and occupational therapy can greatly improve the quality of life.
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Dr. Lekshmi
Cerebellar atrophy usually does not affect the life expectancy of a person. however, the condition has marked effect on the quality of life depending on the extent of atrophy. Some individuals learn to lead normal work, social and recreational fife while others having difficulty doing so. Physical and occupational therapy can greatly improve the quality of life.
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Dr. Lekshmi
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