Nervous System Diseases

The Nervous System is the most important system in the human body. If the nervous system doesn't work properly then the entire body fails. Unfortunately, there are many diseases that affect the neurologic system. Here're a brief list and descriptions of some of the more common neurologic disorders that affect the majority of people in our modern day world.

Cerebral Palsy - this disease is the most common cause of children becoming crippled. Cerebral palsy is defined as a group of neuromuscular disorders the will result in CNS damage. One of the most common signs and symptoms for cerebral palsy are having hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, increased stretch reflexes, general muscle weakness, underdevelopment of limbs, and rapid muscle contractions and relaxation.

Hydrocephalus - This disorder is the result of excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricular spaces of the brain. This disorder also affects newer born babies, but it can affect adults as well. The most important signs and symptoms for this disorder, is the rapidly increasing width of the head circumference which will be very disproportionate to the infant's or adult's body.

Epilepsy - This disorder is also called a seizure disorder, which is the condition of the brain that is marked by a person having the susceptibility to have recurrent seizure episodes.

CVA - A Cerebrovascular accident (also known as brain attack or stroke) is defined as the sudden impairment of the cerebral circulation in one or more of the blood vessels supplying the brain. This can cause a diminish oxygen supply to the brain and will often result in necrosis (tissue death) of the brain tissues and will cause physical impairment the will affect the person the result of their life. Some of the signs and symptoms for this disorder are sudden drowsiness, dizziness, headache, and mental confusion. Other signs like mental impairment, seizures, coma, nuchal rigidity, disorientation, and fever are also common.

Parkinson's Disease - Is one of the most common crippling diseases in the United States today. A person that has Parkinson disease will display sings of having dementia, involuntary tremors, akinesia, and progressive muscle rigidity.

In conclusion, there are many different types of neurologic disorders that can affect a person. Therefore, it is important for anyone that wants to avoid these diseases to take good care of themselves. However, some neurologic disorders may not be prevented because they are depended on family genetics. Nonetheless, if a person can recognize these common signs and symptoms of these diseases, then they can be better prepared in understanding this condition.

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