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A brain disorder where normal function is interrupted causing strange sensations such as convulsions, muscle spasms, and seizures.

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A neurological disorder that becomes apparent in infancy or childhood. It permanently affects body movement, coordination, and balance.

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A disease that affects the brain or the spinal cord. Unlike syphilis, neurosyphilis affects the nervous system.

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"Idiocy" or "mental retardation" are old terms for what is now an intellectual disability. An intellectual disability involves a child who has trouble learning and struggles to function in everyday life.

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Can be caused from having syphilis, especially if left untreated. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. Those with HIV/AIDS are a higher risk for neurosyphilis.

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Abnormalities in brain wiring, imbalance of neurotransmitters, and changes in brain cell channels.

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Electrical activity in the brain is measured and scans of the brain are taken. This could be magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography.

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Most epileptics have seizures that can be reduced by medicines or surgical techniques.

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The condition is generally congenital, but can be caused from early childhood trauma to a child's head such as brain infections or head injuries.

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Symptoms will usually show up by age 3, including a lack of muscle coordination, tight muscles, dragging feet, two or more seizures, impaired vision, and hearing loss.

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Some types may be found through a screening or if the following symptoms occur: loss of vision or hearing, strokes, mood changes, loss of reflexes, loss of balance.

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It cannot be cured, but effects can be lessened. Medicines and surgeries are both used to improve symptoms, such as muscle control. Treatents may also

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Problems with brain development or injuries sustained to the brain during or after pregnancy. This could include genetic abnormalities, an illness the mother endured during pregnancy, not enough oxygen flow to the baby during birth, or the baby being born too early.

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Doctors discover it by testing how well the child thinks and solve problems.

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Usually, these children just need a bit of help learning. They may be given teacher aids or be taking special classes. There is also a focus on developing important life skills for the future.

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It is most often treated with penicillin inserted into a vein or through daily injections for 10-14 days. The quicker and earlier neurosyphilis is treated, the better. Treatment can get those with the disease back to normal health, but more severe cases may only experience health improvement.