Neurological Disorder Project by Jake Ratashak https://padlet.com/jacobratashak/jkziuhwtvql5 Made by Jacob Ratashak en-us 2019-04-29 14:26:43 UTC 2019-04-30 14:25:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f9ec.png Huntingtons Disease jacobratashak https://padlet.com/jacobratashak/jkziuhwtvql5/wish/355033980 What is it?:
Disorder that slowly makes the brain break down
Causes:
Genetics
Symptoms:
Lack of restraint, irritability, and compulsive behavior
Age:
30 years
Treatment:
No cure, therapy
Prognosis:
Slow death after diagnosed
]]> 2019-04-29 14:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobratashak/jkziuhwtvql5/wish/355033980 Tetanus jacobratashak https://padlet.com/jacobratashak/jkziuhwtvql5/wish/355034464 What is it?:
Bacterial infection from certain rusts and punctures
Causes:
Unclean or rusty object puncturing skin
Symptoms:
Muscle contraction and fevers
Age:
Whenever you get punctured
Treatment:
Vaccine or stopping farther complications
Prognosis:
25% of death
]]> 2019-04-29 14:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobratashak/jkziuhwtvql5/wish/355034464 Shingles jacobratashak https://padlet.com/jacobratashak/jkziuhwtvql5/wish/355034630 What is it?:
A reactivation of Chickenpox later in someones life
Causes:
Having chickenpox as a child
Symptoms:
Painful blister and rash in a specific area of the body
Age:
50 years
Treatment:
Painkillers and anti-viral
Prognosis:
Go away after a couple months but can re-occur]]> 2019-04-29 14:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobratashak/jkziuhwtvql5/wish/355034630 Tourette-Syndrome jacobratashak https://padlet.com/jacobratashak/jkziuhwtvql5/wish/355034750 What is it?:
Characterized by tics or unwanted movement and sounds
Causes:
Genetic
Symptoms:
Convulsions and meaningless repetition of words
Age:
>7 years
Treatment:
Medication and therapy
Prognosis:
Normal life expectancy]]> 2019-04-29 14:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobratashak/jkziuhwtvql5/wish/355034750 Meningitis jacobratashak https://padlet.com/jacobratashak/jkziuhwtvql5/wish/355034893 What is it?:
Inflammation of the membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord
Causes:
Viral and bacterial infections (fungal infections in rare occasion)
Symptoms:
Severe headache, nausea and vomiting, seizures, sleepiness at irregular times
Age:
Under 2 or over 60
Treatment:
Immunization to common infections is the best way to treat and prevent meningitis
Prognosis:
7-10 days until death]]> 2019-04-29 14:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobratashak/jkziuhwtvql5/wish/355034893