autoimmune
Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis
Anti-NMDA is a type of brain caused by . Early symptoms may include fever, headache, and feeling tired. This is then typically followed by psychosis which presents with false beliefs (delusions) and seeing or hearing things that others do not see or hear (hallucinations). People are also often agitated or confused. Over time, , decreased breathing, and blood pressure and heart rate variability typically occur. In some cases, patients may develop catatonia.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Early: Fever, headache, feeling tired, psychosis, agitation
- ·Later: , decreased breathing, blood pressure and heart rate variability
How it's found
- ·Specific in the cerebrospinal fluid
Treatment
- ·Immunosuppressive medication,
Complications
- ·Long term mental or behavioral problems
Outlook
- ·Typically good (with treatment)
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