Neurological Disorders Padlet by Ahmed Haeba _ Student - AthensHS https://padlet.com/amhaeba/p4m783sb2gd9w4og Made with eyes on the prize en-us 2021-05-06 12:59:12 UTC 2023-05-09 12:41:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Alzheimer’s Disease(tues) amhaeba https://padlet.com/amhaeba/p4m783sb2gd9w4og/wish/1502029647 Issues with brain cell connections  causes Issues with destroying memory and other important mental functions.The causes are mostly age related , along with genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Alzheimers usually appears in the mid 60 and some cases come  very early at age 30. No cure but ways to slow symptoms. 

Prognosis: On average, those with the disease live between 3-11 years after diagnosis, but some survive 20 years or more. 

Symptoms: 
  • Increased memory loss and confusion.
  • Inability to learn new things.
  • Difficulty with language and problems with reading, writing, and working with numbers.
]]> 2021-05-07 12:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/amhaeba/p4m783sb2gd9w4og/wish/1502029647 Bipolar Disorder(1) amhaeba https://padlet.com/amhaeba/p4m783sb2gd9w4og/wish/1502030349 A mental illness that swings your mood along with your energy, sleep, and behavior all over the place. The major causes of Bipolar disorder is Drug or alcohol abuse, high periods of stress, and experiencing a traumatic event. Symptoms can appear at any age but typically it's diagnosed in the teenage years or early 20s

Symptoms May Include:
  1. Uncharacteristic periods of anger and aggression.
  2. Overconfidence.
  3. Easy tearfulness, frequent sadness.
  4. Needing little sleep to feel rested.
  5. Moodiness.
  6. Confusion and inattention.
]]> 2021-05-07 12:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amhaeba/p4m783sb2gd9w4og/wish/1502030349 Asperger Syndrome(2) amhaeba https://padlet.com/amhaeba/p4m783sb2gd9w4og/wish/1502031762 Symptoms:
  • being social unaware
  • uninterested in socializing
  • trouble making lasting friendships;
  • much trouble reading body language or inferring thoughts, one could say trouble reading the room
  • gazing intensely or avoiding eye contact.
Most show symptoms between 12 months to 18 months of age or earlier.

]]> 2021-05-07 12:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/amhaeba/p4m783sb2gd9w4og/wish/1502031762 Asperger Syndrome(1) amhaeba https://padlet.com/amhaeba/p4m783sb2gd9w4og/wish/1502114143 Aspergers is known for causing difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication( aka body language, eye contact and such). The exact cause of Aspergers is not clear and is not fully understood.

Treatment: Therapy 

Prognosis: No cure but with early intervention one could lead a healthy normal life.

]]> 2021-05-07 13:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/amhaeba/p4m783sb2gd9w4og/wish/1502114143 Bipolar Disorder(2) amhaeba https://padlet.com/amhaeba/p4m783sb2gd9w4og/wish/1512602277 Treatment:  A combination of medication and psychotherapy. Most people take drugs like a mood-stabilizing drug and an antipsychotic or antidepressant.

Prognosis: Lack or no treatment could lead to Subsequent manic or depressive episodes.]]> 2021-05-11 09:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amhaeba/p4m783sb2gd9w4og/wish/1512602277