Have you ever found yourself searching for a word you should know, forgetting what you were just doing, or feeling mentally foggy for no obvious reason?
These everyday lapses are common and are most often a normal part of life, or a sign we might be tired or stressed. But for some people, they could be early signs of a rare condition called autoimmune encephalitis. This is when the body’s own immune system mistakenly attacks the brain and causes inflammation and swelling.
