Patients with autoimmune encephalitis are usually on medication for 2 to 3 months after discharge from the hospital and need to take good care of themselves.
Usually, patients with autoimmune encephalitis need to undergo surgery to remove tumors such as teratomas. After surgery, patients need to take medication for about 2~3 months, so as to promote the recovery of the body after surgery and avoid recurrence of the disease. However, due to individual differences, patients need to be treated according to their own conditions and under the guidance of doctors.
Generally, patients need to use glucocorticosteroids such as methylprednisolone and prednisone acetate as prescribed by the doctor, while some patients need to use immunoglobulin in combination, and if the above medications are not effective, rituximab, cyclophosphamide, and merti-macrolide can be used. At the same time, azathioprine can be used to prevent recurrence of the disease as prescribed by the doctor.
Some patients with epilepsy need to use sodium valproate, levetiracetam and other antiepileptic drugs, if the patient has mental symptoms, but also follow the doctor’s instructions to use lorazepam, olanzapine, haloperidol and other antipsychotic drugs.
At the same time, patients usually need to develop good habits, to ensure adequate sleep, and patients also need to pay more attention to personal hygiene, to prevent infection. And patients also need to actively regulate the diet, to ensure balanced nutritional intake, avoid eating spicy and stimulating food, so as not to aggravate the symptoms.
It is recommended that patients with autoimmune encephalitis take medication in a timely manner, as there is a risk of recurrence, patients should not stop taking medication without authorization, so as to avoid recurrence of the disease.