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Encephalomalacia can be caused by trauma. I had a compound depressed skull fracture when I was twelve years old as a result of being hit in the forehead with a Baseball bat. An artery going to my brain was severed. Fortunately, an immediate surgery saved my life, and I am not blind, paralyzed or in any other way significantly incapacitated. I was later cleared to play high school football and I scored in the top 2% in the U.S. on my SAT's. When I was 35 years old I had vertigo (dizziness) related to surfacing too quickly in a swimming pool while taking Scuba diving lessons and was hospitalized as a safety precaution. The hospital conducted a CAT scan and it showed non-acute encephalomalacia at the site of the skull fracture. I am now 45 years old and am not experiencing any problems related to the condition. Note: I am not an MD and I am answering this question based only on my own personal experience. Consult a licensed physician if you are experiencing a medical problem.
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Is encephalomalacia curable?
No. Encephalomalacia is not curable. It is a permanent cavity in the brain that results from trauma to brain tissue. The size of the cavity shrinks with time, but not completely. During shrinkage, one could have worsening of some neurological symptoms.
What is cystic encephalomalacia?
Cystic encephalomalacia is a serious medical condition that denotes the presence of cystic lesions inside the brain. It may be caused by infection, inflammation or hemorrhaging of the brain.
What is treatment for encephalomalacia?
no defined treatment to encephalomalacia
What is the end result of encephalomalacia in humans?
Encephalomalacia is the softenening of the brain tissue, usually caused by vascular insufficiency or a degenerative process. This condition leads rapidly to somnolence, blindness, ataxia, and eventual coma/death.
What is the prognosis for small focal encephalomalacia?
what is the prognosis for encephalomalacia?
What is historical trauma?
this is a trauma caused by an event big enough to cause trauma on an an entire society.
What are symptoms of encephalomalacia?
Encephalomalacia is the softening of brain tissue due to inflammation or hemorrhage. The symptoms of encephalomalacia is an anxious mood, pain, insomnia, fatigue, and depressed mood.
Is Arthropathy caused by trauma?
yes it can be
Is encephalomalacia chronic?
no
What is sexphobia?
Being afraid to have sex. It can be caused by trauma.
What does encephalomalacia within both occipital lobes mean?
Encephalomalacia in both occipital lobes refers to softening or necrosis of the brain tissue in that area. This condition can be caused by various factors such as traumatic injury, stroke, infection, or reduced blood flow. It may result in symptoms such as vision changes, cognitive impairment, or seizures. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and extent of the damage.
Can a craniotomy cause encephalomalacia?
yes
