Symptoms and treatment of sequelae of encephalitis in children

If a child does not receive timely treatment after suffering from encephalitis, he or she may suffer from sequelae. So, what are the symptoms and treatment methods of sequelae of encephalitis in children?

Clinical manifestations of sequelae of encephalitis in children:

The main sequelae of viral encephalitis include: ① aphasia, speech delay, paralysis, dysphagia, optic atrophy, deafness, epilepsy and other nervous system damage; ② dementia, memory and comprehension impairment, mental retardation, indifferent expression, dull eyes, crying and laughing erratically, aggressive behavior, irritability, hyperactivity and other mental state and cognitive function abnormalities; ③ autonomic dysfunction such as sweating and drooling.

Severe sequelae of bacterial meningitis include impaired consciousness, bilateral hearing loss, movement disorders, epilepsy, visual impairment, and hydrocephalus; milder sequelae include behavioral problems, learning difficulties, unilateral hearing loss, decreased muscle tone, and diplopia.

Treatment of sequelae of encephalitis in children:

1. Rehabilitation training

Cognitive function training, physical exercise, language training, psychological intervention, educational therapy, music therapy, physical therapy, etc.

2. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

3. Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture treatment, acupoint blocking, massage.

4. Medication

Neurotrophic drugs, anti-epileptic drugs, traditional Chinese medicine, etc.

5. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt should be used for patients with severe hydrocephalus.