Pediatric encephalitis is a common brain disease in infants and young children. Based on the clinical symptoms of the child, multiple examinations are required, and sometimes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is also needed. However, some parents may not fully understand the need for this examination. So, what is the purpose of magnetic resonance imaging for pediatric encephalitis?
1. The main purpose of magnetic resonance imaging for children with encephalitis is to examine whether there are hemorrhagic necrotic lesions and focal edema in the child's brain. The severity of pediatric encephalitis varies, and there may be some typical manifestations during magnetic resonance imaging of the head, such as focal edema symptoms in the medial temporal lobe, insula, frontal lobe, orbital gyrus, etc., and whether there are hemorrhagic necrotic lesions in these areas can be detected.
2. The initial symptoms of pediatric encephalitis are often runny nose, tears, fever, red eyes, and photophobia. As the condition worsens, various clinical manifestations such as vomiting, diarrhea, and cough may occur. Encephalitis can be divided into bacterial encephalitis, viral encephalitis, and tuberculous encephalitis, which have varying degrees of severity in infecting the nervous system. Clinical symptoms can also be mild or severe, and require thorough examination for diagnosis. Therefore, magnetic resonance imaging is also a necessary diagnostic tool.
3. A targeted treatment plan should be developed for pediatric encephalitis diagnosed through examination based on the severity of the condition. During the treatment period, it is necessary to closely observe the changes in the child's consciousness, take multiple temperature and pulse measurements, as well as blood pressure and breathing. If there are any changes in physical signs, timely symptomatic treatment should be carried out.
