NMDA receptor encephalitis

NMDA receptor encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Category: General

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Symptoms

Symptoms associated with NMDA receptor encephalitis

The following symptoms have been associated with NMDA receptor encephalitis in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.

Anxiety

Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...

Neurological

Confusion

Lack of clarity and coherence of thought, perception, understanding, or action....

Neurological

Depression

Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...

Neurological

Diarrhea

Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....

Digestive

Fever

Body temperature elevated above the normal range....

Metabolic

Focal-onset seizure

A focal-onset seizure is a type of seizure originating within networks limited to one hemisphere. They may be ...

Neurological

Generalized-onset seizure

A generalized-onset seizure is a type of seizure originating at some point within, and rapidly engaging, bilat...

Neurological

Headache

Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....

Neurological

Insomnia

Persistent difficulty in starting or maintaining sleep, or waking up earlier than desired, despite having adeq...

Neurological

Memory impairment

An impairment of memory as manifested by a reduced ability to remember things such as dates and names, and inc...

Neurological

Seizure

A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...

Neurological

Status epilepticus

Status epilepticus is a type of prolonged seizure resulting either from the failure of the mechanisms responsi...

Neurological

Vomiting

Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic...

Digestive

Tests

Tests used to investigate NMDA receptor encephalitis

Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating NMDA receptor encephalitis. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.

CBC with Differential

Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...

Sample: Blood

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...

Sample: Blood

Urinalysis

Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....

Sample: Urine

Related conditions

Conditions with overlapping symptoms

These conditions share symptoms with NMDA receptor encephalitis, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NMDA receptor encephalitis?

NMDA receptor encephalitis is a health condition described in medical literature. NMDA receptor encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

What are the symptoms of NMDA receptor encephalitis?

NMDA receptor encephalitis is associated with 13 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Anxiety, Confusion, Depression, Diarrhea, Fever, Focal-onset seizure. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.

How is NMDA receptor encephalitis diagnosed or investigated?

A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with NMDA receptor encephalitis include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.

Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?

No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have NMDA receptor encephalitis, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.

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