Browsing: Brain and Neurological Conditions
Your brain constitutes the control mechanism of your body. It’s part of your nervous system, which also includes the spinal cord and a large network of nerves and neurons. The nervous system controls everything in your body.
When your brain is damaged or diseased, it can affect your memory, your sensation, your personality, and even your entire quality of life. Nervous system disorders (Nervous system diseases) include any conditions or disabilities or problems that affect your brain or nervous system and comprise brain diseases as well.
Brain and nervous system problems are quite common. These neurological disorders include Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, stroke, depression, autism, etc.
This page provides quick access to a list of common diseases, syndromes, health conditions, and other topics of health importance related to your brain and nervous system. The list is organized alphabetically. Links are provided to respective disease ecosystems that serve as a comprehensive and ultimate guide about the disease or health condition. Keep reading!
New research found that siblings of autistic children may also face trouble and difficulties in motor skills. They may perform better than non-autistic siblings but worse than controls of the study under consideration.
About 50-60 % of people with ADHD also have some type of learning disability such as dyslexia. ADHD is usually identified the very first day in school. Dyslexia on the other hand remains undiagnosed for a longer period of time. It is recognized when a child reaches fourth or fifth grade and there is a shift from learning to reading.
The severity of symptoms varies greatly in people or children with autism. But all of them show some common symptoms. These are such as problems with non-verbal communication, lack of social interactions, lack of interest in activities of enjoyment, lack of empathy.
It is not easy to know which intervention will work best for your child. Each child with autism is affected in a unique way and may behave in a different way. Some types of treatments may involve intensive work for a long time. The treatment focuses on improving communication and social skills.
Scientists still do not know specific causes of autism (autism spectrum disorder). It is believed that autism may be caused by a variety of factors. In the past, some scientists had suggested that it was the result of poor parenting. However, it has been proved wrong now.
Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult. There are no medical tests or blood tests for it. Your doctors may look at the child’s behavior and development to understand whether the child has autism. Sometimes, it is detected as early as when the child is 18 months or younger.
When people refer to ‘Autism’, they are usually talking about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). ASD is a brain-related problem which influences how a person relates to his environment. It is characterized by social and communication challenges and repetitive behaviors and activities. It influences learning, thinking, and analytical abilities of people.
No one knows the specific cause of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Researchers have discovered rare genes that may cause or contribute to the development of AD. These genes may be carried from one generation to the next within a family. As you age, you’re at increased risk of the disease.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can appear different in different people. Every child is unique and may show varying signs. It is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people communicate, behave, or interact with others. Some children may start showing signs as young as a few months old.
Laminectomy is done to create a space by removing the lamina, which is the back part of the vertebra that covers the spinal canal. Your doctor will also remove bone spurs or other structures that cause spinal stenosis.