- This page has been taken from Encephalitis – a guide, which was compiled by Elaine
Dowell and Ava Easton with advice and assistance from the Society's Professional
Advisory Panel and members of the Encephalitis Society.
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Chronic neuroendocrine difficulties can occur in both men and women, with weight gain, thyroid disorders, difficulty controlling
emotions, changes in hair and skin texture and perceived body temperature changes.
Other people may struggle with typographic dislocation, where they
cannot remember how to navigate even well known environments, such as their own
home or suburb. This wide range of frequently “invisible” effects
is why an acquired brain injury can be such a crippling yet unrecognised disability.
Last modified: October 2009