Cerebral edema
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain.
Also called: Brain swelling, Brain edema, Brain oedema, Cerebral oedema, Swelling of brain.
Conditions associated with cerebral edema
The following conditions have been associated with cerebral edema in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Acute liver failure
Acute liver failure is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae
Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Angiostrongyliasis
Angiostrongyliasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Citrullinemia type II
Citrullinemia type II is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Dural sinus malformation with arteriovenous shunt
Dural sinus malformation with arteriovenous shunt is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Ethylene glycol poisoning
Ethylene glycol poisoning is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Glioblastoma
Glioblastoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Laminin subunit alpha 2-related congenital muscular dystrophy
Laminin subunit alpha 2-related congenital muscular dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated wi...
Lujo hemorrhagic fever
Lujo hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
NAD(P)HX dehydratase deficiency
NAD(P)HX dehydratase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
migraine, familial hemiplegic, 2
Any familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the ATP1A2 gen...
mitochondrial complex I deficiency, nuclear type 1
mitochondrial complex I deficiency, nuclear type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
neurodevelopmental disorder with intracranial hemorrhage, seizures, and spasticity
A neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutation in ESAM gene. It is characterized by prenatal or neonatal ons...
Tests providers may use to investigate cerebral edema
When investigating cerebral edema, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. 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...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside cerebral edema
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if cerebral edema is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom cerebral edema mean?
Cerebral edema is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain.
Which conditions are associated with cerebral edema?
Cerebral edema has been reported in association with 19 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Acute liver failure, Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae, Angiostrongyliasis, Citrullinemia type II. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about cerebral edema?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.