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==Overview==
A '''central nervous system disease''' can affect either the [[spinal cord]] ([[myelopathy]]) or [[brain]] ([[encephalopathy]]), both of which are part of the [[central nervous system]].<ref name="urlNervous System Diseases">{{cite web |url=http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Nervous_System_Diseases |title=Nervous System Diseases |publisher=Healthinsite.gov.au |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref>


==Functions==


===Spinal cord===
{{Main|Spinal cord}}
The spinal cord transmits sensory reception from the [[peripheral nervous system]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/P/PNS.html |title=Organization of the Nervous System |publisher=Users.rcn.com |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref> It also conducts motor information to the body's [[skeletal muscles]], [[cardiac muscles]], [[smooth muscles]], and [[glands]]. There are 31 pairs of [[spinal nerves]] along the spinal cord. These nerves each contain both sensory and motor [[axon]]s. The spinal cord is protected by [[vertebra]]e and connects the peripheral nervous system to the brain, and it acts as a "minor" coordinating center.


'''Central nervous system disease''' can affect either the [[spinal cord]] or [[brain]] of the [[central nervous system]].<ref name="urlNervous System Diseases">{{cite web |url=http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Nervous_System_Diseases |title=Nervous System Diseases |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>
===Brain===
{{Main|Human brain}}It allows the body to function. The brain is protected by the skull; however, if the brain is damaged, the results to the human body can be very consequential.


An example of a CNS disease is [[Alzheimer's disease]].<ref name="urlPathology of Degenerative CNS Diseases">{{cite web |url=http://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/CNS/CNSDG.html |title=Pathology of Degenerative CNS Diseases |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>
==Types of disease==
 
===Bipolar disorder===
{{Main|Bi-polar disorder}}
Bipolar disorder is a serious illness of the nervous system.<ref>http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml</ref> Symptoms can include both signs of major depression & mania. Mood swings from the
highs of mania to the lows of deep depression usually occurs over several weeks to months. New research suggests that bipolar disorder is actually a neurological disease genetically related to Parkinson's disease<ref>http://www.hindawi.com/journals/crim/2011/154165/</ref>
 
===Catalepsy===
{{Main|Catalepsy}}
 
Catalepsy is a nervous disorder characterized by immobility and muscular rigidity, along with a decreased sensitivity to pain. Catalepsy is considered a symptom of serious diseases of the nervous system (e.g., [[Parkinson's disease]], [[Epilepsy]], etc.) rather than a disease by itself. Cataleptic fits can range in duration from several minutes to weeks. Catalepsy often responds to [[Benzodiazepines]] (e.g., [[Lorazepam]]) in pill & I.V. form.<ref>[http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-catalepsy.htm What Is Catalepsy?<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
 
===Epilepsy/Seizures===
{{Main|Epilepsy}}
 
Epilepsy is an unpredictable, serious, and potentially fatal disorder of the nervous system, thought to be the result of faulty electrical activity in the brain. Epileptic seizures result from abnormal, excessive, or hypersynchronous neuronal activity in the brain. About 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, and nearly 80% of epilepsy occurs in developing countries. Epilepsy becomes more common as people age. Onset of new cases occurs most frequently in infants and the elderly. Epileptic seizures may occur in recovering patients as a consequence of brain surgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.epilepsy.com/101/ep101_death |title=How Serious Are Seizures? |publisher=Epilepsy.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref>
 
===Encephalitis===
{{Main|Encephalitis}}
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. It is usually caused by a foreign substance or a [[viral infection]]. Symptoms of this disease include headache, neck pain, drowsiness, nausea, and fever. If caused by the [[West Nile virus]],<ref name="urlWest Nile Virus">{{cite web |url=http://www.medicinenet.com/west_nile_encephalitis/article.htm |title=West Nile Virus |publisher=Medicinenet.com |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref> it may be lethal to humans, as well as birds and horses.
 
===Meningitis===
{{Main|Meningitis}}
Meningitis is an inflammation of the [[meninges]] (membranes) of the brain and spinal cord. It is most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Fever, vomiting, and a stiff neck are all symptoms of meningitis.
 
===Migraine===
{{Main|Migraine}}
A chronic, often debilitating [[neurological disorder]] characterized by recurrent moderate to severe headaches, often in association with a number of autonomic nervous system symptoms.
 
===Tropical spastic paraparesis===
{{Main|Tropical spastic paraparesis}}
Troby, a virus that can also cause [[leukemia]], is a disease of the [[bone marrow]].
 
===Arachnoid cysts===
{{Main|Arachnoid cysts}}
Arachnoid cysts are [[cerebrospinal fluid]] covered by arachnoidal cells that may develop on the brain or spinal cord.<ref name="urlArachnoid Cysts">{{cite web |url=http://arachnoidcyst.org/functions.php |title=How the Brain Works |publisher=Arachnoidcyst.org |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref> They are a [[congenital disorder]], and in some cases may not show symptoms. However, if there is a large cyst, symptoms may include headache, seizures, [[ataxia]] (lack of muscle control), [[hemiparesis]], and several others. [[Macrocephaly]] and [[ADHD]] are common among children, while presenile dementia, [[hydrocephalus]] (an abnormality of the dynamics of the cerebrospinal fluid), and [[urinary incontinence]] are symptoms for elderly patients (65 and older).
 
===Huntington's===
{{Main|Huntington's disease}}
Huntington's disease is a degenerative neurological disorder that is inherited. Degeneration of neuronal cells occurs throughout the brain, especially in the [[striatum]]. There is a progressive decline that results in abnormal movements.<ref name="urlHuntington's Disease">{{cite web |url=http://www.hdsa.org/living-with-huntingtons/family-care/stages-of-hd.html |title=Huntington's Disease |publisher=Hdsa.org |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref> Statistics show that Huntington’s disease may affect 10 per 100,000 people of Western European descent.
 
===Alzheimer’s===
{{Main|Alzheimer's disease}}
Alzheimer’s is a [[Neurodegeneration|neurodegenerative]] disease typically found in people over the age of 65 years. Worldwide, approximately 24 million people have [[dementia]]; 60% of these cases are due to Alzheimer’s. The ultimate cause is unknown. The clinical sign of Alzheimer’s is progressive cognition deterioration.
 
===Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)===
Main article: [[Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder]] (ADHD)
 
ADHD ([[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder controversies|often highly debated & controversial]]) is now largely considered to be a genuine<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Healthday/brain-studies-show-adhd-real-disease/story?id=4508193#.UYB2rKLvu_o |title=Brain Studies Show ADHD Is Real Disease - ABC News |publisher=Abcnews.go.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref> organic disorder of the nervous system, according to the United States government.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.genome.gov/10004300#al-1 |title=ADHD Study: General Information |publisher=Genome.gov |date= |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/202997.php |title=MNT - ADHD Is A Genetic Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Scientists Reveal |doi=10.1016/S0140-6736 |publisher=Medicalnewstoday.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ssdrc.com/attention-deficit.html |title=Social Security Disability Ssi And Adhd, Attention Deficity Hyperactivity Disorder |publisher=Ssdrc.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref> ADHD, which in severe cases can be debilitating,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/112.00-MentalDisorders-Childhood.htm |title=112.00-MentalDisorders-Childhood |publisher=Ssa.gov |date=2013-05-31 |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref> has symptoms thought to be caused by structural as well as biochemical imbalances in the brain;<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/adhd/adhd1.htm |title=Discovery Health "Causes of ADHD and the ADHD Brain" |publisher=Health.howstuffworks.com |date=2008-09-02 |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref> in particular, low levels of the neurotransmitters [[dopamine]] and norepinephrine,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd |title=What Is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What You Need to Know |publisher=Webmd.com |date=2008-09-18 |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref> which are responsible for controlling and maintaining attention and movement. Many people with ADHD continue to have symptoms well into adulthood.<ref name="mayoclinic.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/adult-adhd/DS01161 |title=Adult ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) |publisher=MayoClinic.com |date=2013-03-07 |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref> Also of note is an increased risk of the development of [[Dementia with Lewy bodies]], or (DLB), & a direct genetic association of [[Attention deficit disorder]] to [[Parkinson's disease]]<ref>http://www.empr.com/parkinsonism-adhd-common-genetic-link/article/359385/</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110118092132.htm |title=Adult ADHD significantly increases risk of common form of dementia, study finds |doi=10.1111/j.1468-1331.2010.03064.x |publisher=Sciencedaily.com |date=2011-02-06 |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref> two progressive, and serious, neurological diseases whose symptoms often occur in people over age 65.<ref name="mayoclinic.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/dementiawithlewybodies/dementiawithlewybodies.htm |title=Dementia With Lewy Bodies Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) |publisher=Ninds.nih.gov |date=2013-06-06 |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22166445 Synucleinopathies from bench to be... [Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2012&#93; - PubMed - NCBI<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>http://www.jci.org/articles/view/73778</ref>
 
===Locked-in syndrome===
A medical condition, usually resulting from a stroke that damages part of the brainstem, in which the body and most of the facial muscles are paralysed but consciousness remains and the ability to perform certain eye movements is preserved.
 
===Parkinson's===
{{Main|Parkinson's disease}}
Parkinson’s disease, or PD, is a progressive illness of the nervous system. Caused by the death of dopamine-producing brain cells that affect motor skills and speech. Symptoms may include [[bradykinesia]] (slow physical movement), muscle rigidity, and tremors. Behavior, thinking, sensation disorders, and the sometimes co-morbid skin condition [[Seborrheic dermatitis]] are just some of PD's numerous nonmotor symptoms. Interestingly, [[Parkinson's disease]], [[Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder]] (ADHD) & [[Bi-polar disorder]], all appear to have some connection to one another, as all three nervous system disorders involve lower than normal levels of the brain chemical [[dopamine]](In ADHD, Parkinson's, & the depressive phase of Bi-polar disorder.) or too much dopamine(In,Mania or Manic states of [[Bi-polar disorder]].) in different areas of the brain:<ref name="livestrong.com">[http://www.livestrong.com/article/271723-adhd-and-parkinsons/ ADHD and Parkinson's | LIVESTRONG.COM<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name="livestrong.com"/><ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17982908 Association of Parkinson's disease wit... ]</ref><ref>http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/07/140703102657.htm</ref><ref>http://www.hindawi.com/journals/crim/2011/154165/</ref>
 
===Tourette's===
{{Main|Tourette's syndrome}}
Tourette's syndrome is an inherited neurological disorder. Early onset may be during childhood, and it is characterized by physical and verbal [[tics]]. The exact cause of Tourette's, other than genetic factors, is unknown.
 
===Multiple sclerosis===
{{Main|Multiple sclerosis}}
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory [[demyelinating disease]], meaning that the [[myelin sheath]] of [[neuron]]s is damaged. Symptoms of MS include visual and sensation problems, muscle weakness, and [[Depression (mood)|depression]].
 
==Causes==
 
===Trauma===
{{Main|Traumatic brain injury}}
Any type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) or injury done to the spinal cord can result in a wide spectrum of disabilities in a person. Depending on the section of the brain or spinal cord that suffers the trauma, the outcome may be anticipated.
 
===Infections===
{{Main|List of central nervous system infections}}
Infectious diseases are transmitted in several ways. Some of these infections may affect the brain or spinal cord directly. Generally, an [[infection]] is a disease that is caused by the invasion of a microorganism or virus.
 
===Degeneration===
Degenerative spinal disorders involve a loss of function in the spine. Pressure on the spinal cord and nerves may be associated with [[herniation]] or disc displacement. Brain degeneration also causes central nervous system diseases. Studies have shown that [[obese]] people may have severe degeneration in the brain due to loss of tissue affecting [[cognition]].
 
===Structural defects===
Common structural defects include birth defects,<ref name="urlBirth Defects">{{cite web |url=http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/birth_defects.html |title=Birth Defects |publisher=Kidshealth.org |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref> [[anencephaly]], [[hypospadias]], and [[spina bifida]]. Children born with structural defects may have malformed limbs, heart problems, and facial abnormalities.
 
===Tumors===
A [[tumor]] is an abnormal growth of body tissue. In the beginning, tumors can be noncancerous, but if they become malignant, they are cancerous. In general, they appear when there is a problem with [[cellular division]]. Problems with the body’s [[immune system]] can lead to tumors.
 
===Autoimmune disorders===
An [[autoimmune disorder]] is a condition where in the immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. This is caused by a loss of tolerance to proteins in the body, resulting in immune cells recognising these as 'foreign' and directing an immune response against them.
 
===Stroke===
{{Main|Stroke}}
A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to the brain. Approximately every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke.<ref name="urlStroke">{{cite web |url=http://www.hearthealthywomen.org/index.php?view=article&id=581 |title=Stroke |publisher=Hearthealthywomen.org |accessdate=2013-10-30}}</ref> This is can happen when a [[blood vessel]] is blocked by a [[blood clot]] or when a blood vessel ruptures, causing blood to leak to the brain. If the brain cannot get enough oxygen and blood, brain cells can die, leading to permanent damage.
 
==Signs and symptoms==
Every disease has different [[Medical sign|signs]] and [[symptoms]]. Some of them are persistent headache; pain in the face, back, arms, or legs; an inability to concentrate; loss of feeling; memory loss; loss of muscle strength; [[tremors]]; seizures; increased reflexes, spasticity,  tics; paralysis; and [[slurred speech]]. One should seek medical attention if affected by these.
 
==Treatments==
There is a wide range of treatments for central nervous system diseases. These can range from surgery to [[Physical therapy|rehabilitation]] or prescribed medications.
 
==See also==
*[[Neurodegenerative disease]]
*[[List of central nervous system infections]]


==References==
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* [http://www.health-cares.net/ Health-cares.net]
* [http://www.sci.uidaho.edu/med532/Disease_index.htm Sci.uidaho.edu]
* [http://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/CNS/CNSDG.html Library.med.utah.edu]
* [http://www.gfmer.ch/selected_images_v2/level2_disease.php?cat1=3&stype=n Gfmer.ch]


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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

A central nervous system disease can affect either the spinal cord (myelopathy) or brain (encephalopathy), both of which are part of the central nervous system.[1]

Functions

Spinal cord

Main article: Spinal cord

The spinal cord transmits sensory reception from the peripheral nervous system.[2] It also conducts motor information to the body's skeletal muscles, cardiac muscles, smooth muscles, and glands. There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves along the spinal cord. These nerves each contain both sensory and motor axons. The spinal cord is protected by vertebrae and connects the peripheral nervous system to the brain, and it acts as a "minor" coordinating center.

Brain

Main article: Human brain

It allows the body to function. The brain is protected by the skull; however, if the brain is damaged, the results to the human body can be very consequential.

Types of disease

Bipolar disorder

Main article: Bi-polar disorder

Bipolar disorder is a serious illness of the nervous system.[3] Symptoms can include both signs of major depression & mania. Mood swings from the highs of mania to the lows of deep depression usually occurs over several weeks to months. New research suggests that bipolar disorder is actually a neurological disease genetically related to Parkinson's disease[4]

Catalepsy

Main article: Catalepsy

Catalepsy is a nervous disorder characterized by immobility and muscular rigidity, along with a decreased sensitivity to pain. Catalepsy is considered a symptom of serious diseases of the nervous system (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Epilepsy, etc.) rather than a disease by itself. Cataleptic fits can range in duration from several minutes to weeks. Catalepsy often responds to Benzodiazepines (e.g., Lorazepam) in pill & I.V. form.[5]

Epilepsy/Seizures

Main article: Epilepsy

Epilepsy is an unpredictable, serious, and potentially fatal disorder of the nervous system, thought to be the result of faulty electrical activity in the brain. Epileptic seizures result from abnormal, excessive, or hypersynchronous neuronal activity in the brain. About 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, and nearly 80% of epilepsy occurs in developing countries. Epilepsy becomes more common as people age. Onset of new cases occurs most frequently in infants and the elderly. Epileptic seizures may occur in recovering patients as a consequence of brain surgery.[6]

Encephalitis

Main article: Encephalitis

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. It is usually caused by a foreign substance or a viral infection. Symptoms of this disease include headache, neck pain, drowsiness, nausea, and fever. If caused by the West Nile virus,[7] it may be lethal to humans, as well as birds and horses.

Meningitis

Main article: Meningitis

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges (membranes) of the brain and spinal cord. It is most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Fever, vomiting, and a stiff neck are all symptoms of meningitis.

Migraine

Main article: Migraine

A chronic, often debilitating neurological disorder characterized by recurrent moderate to severe headaches, often in association with a number of autonomic nervous system symptoms.

Tropical spastic paraparesis

Main article: Tropical spastic paraparesis

Troby, a virus that can also cause leukemia, is a disease of the bone marrow.

Arachnoid cysts

Main article: Arachnoid cysts

Arachnoid cysts are cerebrospinal fluid covered by arachnoidal cells that may develop on the brain or spinal cord.[8] They are a congenital disorder, and in some cases may not show symptoms. However, if there is a large cyst, symptoms may include headache, seizures, ataxia (lack of muscle control), hemiparesis, and several others. Macrocephaly and ADHD are common among children, while presenile dementia, hydrocephalus (an abnormality of the dynamics of the cerebrospinal fluid), and urinary incontinence are symptoms for elderly patients (65 and older).

Huntington's

Main article: Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease is a degenerative neurological disorder that is inherited. Degeneration of neuronal cells occurs throughout the brain, especially in the striatum. There is a progressive decline that results in abnormal movements.[9] Statistics show that Huntington’s disease may affect 10 per 100,000 people of Western European descent.

Alzheimer’s

Main article: Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease typically found in people over the age of 65 years. Worldwide, approximately 24 million people have dementia; 60% of these cases are due to Alzheimer’s. The ultimate cause is unknown. The clinical sign of Alzheimer’s is progressive cognition deterioration.

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Main article: Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

ADHD (often highly debated & controversial) is now largely considered to be a genuine[10] organic disorder of the nervous system, according to the United States government.[11][12][13] ADHD, which in severe cases can be debilitating,[14] has symptoms thought to be caused by structural as well as biochemical imbalances in the brain;[15] in particular, low levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine,[16] which are responsible for controlling and maintaining attention and movement. Many people with ADHD continue to have symptoms well into adulthood.[17] Also of note is an increased risk of the development of Dementia with Lewy bodies, or (DLB), & a direct genetic association of Attention deficit disorder to Parkinson's disease[18][19] two progressive, and serious, neurological diseases whose symptoms often occur in people over age 65.[17][20][21][22]

Locked-in syndrome

A medical condition, usually resulting from a stroke that damages part of the brainstem, in which the body and most of the facial muscles are paralysed but consciousness remains and the ability to perform certain eye movements is preserved.

Parkinson's

Main article: Parkinson's disease

Parkinson’s disease, or PD, is a progressive illness of the nervous system. Caused by the death of dopamine-producing brain cells that affect motor skills and speech. Symptoms may include bradykinesia (slow physical movement), muscle rigidity, and tremors. Behavior, thinking, sensation disorders, and the sometimes co-morbid skin condition Seborrheic dermatitis are just some of PD's numerous nonmotor symptoms. Interestingly, Parkinson's disease, Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) & Bi-polar disorder, all appear to have some connection to one another, as all three nervous system disorders involve lower than normal levels of the brain chemical dopamine(In ADHD, Parkinson's, & the depressive phase of Bi-polar disorder.) or too much dopamine(In,Mania or Manic states of Bi-polar disorder.) in different areas of the brain:[23][23][24][25][26]

Tourette's

Main article: Tourette's syndrome

Tourette's syndrome is an inherited neurological disorder. Early onset may be during childhood, and it is characterized by physical and verbal tics. The exact cause of Tourette's, other than genetic factors, is unknown.

Multiple sclerosis

Main article: Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory demyelinating disease, meaning that the myelin sheath of neurons is damaged. Symptoms of MS include visual and sensation problems, muscle weakness, and depression.

Causes

Trauma

Main article: Traumatic brain injury

Any type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) or injury done to the spinal cord can result in a wide spectrum of disabilities in a person. Depending on the section of the brain or spinal cord that suffers the trauma, the outcome may be anticipated.

Infections

Main article: List of central nervous system infections

Infectious diseases are transmitted in several ways. Some of these infections may affect the brain or spinal cord directly. Generally, an infection is a disease that is caused by the invasion of a microorganism or virus.

Degeneration

Degenerative spinal disorders involve a loss of function in the spine. Pressure on the spinal cord and nerves may be associated with herniation or disc displacement. Brain degeneration also causes central nervous system diseases. Studies have shown that obese people may have severe degeneration in the brain due to loss of tissue affecting cognition.

Structural defects

Common structural defects include birth defects,[27] anencephaly, hypospadias, and spina bifida. Children born with structural defects may have malformed limbs, heart problems, and facial abnormalities.

Tumors

A tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue. In the beginning, tumors can be noncancerous, but if they become malignant, they are cancerous. In general, they appear when there is a problem with cellular division. Problems with the body’s immune system can lead to tumors.

Autoimmune disorders

An autoimmune disorder is a condition where in the immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. This is caused by a loss of tolerance to proteins in the body, resulting in immune cells recognising these as 'foreign' and directing an immune response against them.

Stroke

Main article: Stroke

A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to the brain. Approximately every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke.[28] This is can happen when a blood vessel is blocked by a blood clot or when a blood vessel ruptures, causing blood to leak to the brain. If the brain cannot get enough oxygen and blood, brain cells can die, leading to permanent damage.

Signs and symptoms

Every disease has different signs and symptoms. Some of them are persistent headache; pain in the face, back, arms, or legs; an inability to concentrate; loss of feeling; memory loss; loss of muscle strength; tremors; seizures; increased reflexes, spasticity, tics; paralysis; and slurred speech. One should seek medical attention if affected by these.

Treatments

There is a wide range of treatments for central nervous system diseases. These can range from surgery to rehabilitation or prescribed medications.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Nervous System Diseases". Healthinsite.gov.au. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  2. ↑ "Organization of the Nervous System". Users.rcn.com. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  3. ↑ http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml
  4. ↑ http://www.hindawi.com/journals/crim/2011/154165/
  5. ↑ What Is Catalepsy?
  6. ↑ "How Serious Are Seizures?". Epilepsy.com. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  7. ↑ "West Nile Virus". Medicinenet.com. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  8. ↑ "How the Brain Works". Arachnoidcyst.org. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  9. ↑ "Huntington's Disease". Hdsa.org. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  10. ↑ "Brain Studies Show ADHD Is Real Disease - ABC News". Abcnews.go.com. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  11. ↑ "ADHD Study: General Information". Genome.gov. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  12. ↑ "MNT - ADHD Is A Genetic Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Scientists Reveal". Medicalnewstoday.com. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  13. ↑ "Social Security Disability Ssi And Adhd, Attention Deficity Hyperactivity Disorder". Ssdrc.com. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  14. ↑ "112.00-MentalDisorders-Childhood". Ssa.gov. 2013-05-31. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  15. ↑ "Discovery Health "Causes of ADHD and the ADHD Brain"". Health.howstuffworks.com. 2008-09-02. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
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