Rasmussen’s encephalitis

About Rasmussen’s encephalitis:

• It is a very rare, chronic inflammatory neurological disease that usually affects only one hemisphere (half) of the brain.
• It most often occurs in children under the age of 10 but can also affect adolescents and adults. 
• Symptoms
• Frequent and severe seizures
• Inflammation of the brain (encephalitis)
• Mental deterioration
• Progressive loss of neurological functions including motor skills, speech, and eventual paralysis on one side of the body (hemiparesis)
• Treatment may include:
• Antiseizure medications: Antiseizure medications usually don’t completely manage seizures due to RE. But they may help decrease the frequency and severity of the seizures.
• Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy at the beginning of RE may help manage seizures or prevent further immune-related brain damage.
• Brain surgery: Hemispherectomy is most effective in treating seizures in RE. It involves surgically removing or disconnecting half of your child’s brain from the rest of their brain. 

Q1:What is nervous system?

The nervous system is a complex and essential part of the human body responsible for transmitting and processing information. It plays a crucial role in controlling various bodily functions, including sensory perception, motor functions, thought processes, and the regulation of bodily systems.

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