https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1 en-us 2019-01-29 22:21:57 UTC 2025-12-20 18:25:59 UTC hello@padlet.com hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325643137 A brain disorder where normal function is interrupted causing strange sensations such as convulsions, muscle spasms, and seizures.]]> 2019-01-29 22:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325643137 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325643149 A neurological disorder that becomes apparent in infancy or childhood. It permanently affects body movement, coordination, and balance.]]> 2019-01-29 22:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325643149 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325643166 A disease that affects the brain or the spinal cord. Unlike syphilis, neurosyphilis affects the nervous system.]]> 2019-01-29 22:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325643166 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325643195 "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.]]> 2019-01-29 22:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325643195 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325879831 Abnormalities in brain wiring, imbalance of neurotransmitters, and changes in brain cell channels.]]> 2019-01-30 15:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325879831 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325883135 Electrical activity in the brain is measured and scans of the brain are taken. This could be magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography.]]> 2019-01-30 15:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325883135 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325884649 Most epileptics have seizures that can be reduced by medicines or surgical techniques.]]> 2019-01-30 15:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325884649 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325888234 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.]]> 2019-01-30 15:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325888234 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325890232 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.]]> 2019-01-30 15:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/325890232 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/326312522 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 ]]> 2019-01-31 15:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/326312522 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/326324509 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.]]> 2019-01-31 15:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/326324509 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/326472578 Doctors discover it by testing how well the child thinks and solve problems.]]> 2019-01-31 20:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/326472578 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/326472945 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.]]> 2019-01-31 20:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/326472945 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/326481132 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.]]> 2019-01-31 20:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/326481132 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/326482481 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.]]> 2019-01-31 20:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/326482481 hfxspiche2 https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/326484456 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.]]> 2019-01-31 21:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/hfxspiche2/1nkqlodkoyq1/wish/326484456