Acute encephalopathy is reversible

 It is reversible when these abnormalities are corrected, with a return to baseline mental status. Acute encephalopathy may be further identified as toxic, metabolic, or toxic-metabolic.

types of encephalopathy

 There are several types of encephalopathy such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and hepatic encephalopathy.

Encephalopathy is often reversible with treatment. 

However, people with underlying chronic disorders such as liver disease are more likely to have repeated episodes of encephalopathy and need ongoing treatment.

Encephalopathy is often considered a complication of a primary problem such as alcoholic cirrhosis, kidney failure, or anoxia.

Acute encephalopathy

 Acute encephalopathy is characterized by an acute or subacute global, functional alteration of mental status due to systemic factors.