Steroid-responsive encephalopathy

Hashimoto's encephalopathy

A rare brain condition linked to thyroid antibodies, causing confusion and seizures that often respond to steroids.

What it is

Hashimoto's encephalopathy is not caused by thyroid hormone levels themselves and usually improves with steroids.

Signs people often notice

•Confusion
•Seizures
•Tremor
•Sometimes stroke-like symptoms

Who it affects

Rare; more common in adults with thyroid antibodies.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?Could this be Hashimoto's encephalopathy?
?What tests are needed?
?What treatment suits me?

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