Metabolic encephalopathy: Metabolic encephalopathy is temporary or permanent damage to the brain due to lack of glucose, oxygen or other metabolic agent, or organ dysfunction. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Metabolic encephalopathy is available below.
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