Neurological Disorders by https://padlet.com/loujanea_20/s7jya0m12rgf en-us 2018-12-07 14:58:50 UTC 2018-12-14 15:31:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Huntingtons loujanea_20 https://padlet.com/loujanea_20/s7jya0m12rgf/wish/312255715 An inherited disease that causes the progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain.
Cause
An autosomal dominant gene defect. Each child in a family with a history of Huntington's has a 50% chance of inheriting the disorder.
Symptoms 
* Involuntary movement 
* Cognitive impairments such as difficulty learning new information. 
* Feelings of irritability, sadness or apathy
* Social withdrawal 
* Insomnia
* Fatigue and loss of energy
* Frequent thoughts of death, dying or suicide
Beginning of symptoms
Symptoms most often start to occur at around age 30-40
Treatment
Huntington's is incurable and there for has no treatments. However, symptoms can be managed through medications such as Tetrabenazine (Xenazine).
Prognosis 
Death occurs within approximately 10 years of beginning symptoms.
 
]]> 2018-12-07 15:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/loujanea_20/s7jya0m12rgf/wish/312255715 Tourettes loujanea_20 https://padlet.com/loujanea_20/s7jya0m12rgf/wish/312256105 A disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds, called tics, that can't be easily controlled.
Cause
Cause is unknown.
Symptoms
Eye blinking
Head jerking
Shoulder shrugging
Eye darting
Bending or twisting
Mouth movements
Grunting
Repeating one's own words or phrases
Throat clearing
Using vulgar, obscene or swear words
Beginning of symptoms
Symptoms usually begin to occur from age 2-15.
Treatment
There's no cure for Tourette syndrome Medications such as Botulinum (Botox) and ADHD are used to control tics that interfere with basic functioning.
Prognosis
The disorder is generally lifelong and chronic however patients have a normal life expectancy. 


]]> 2018-12-07 15:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/loujanea_20/s7jya0m12rgf/wish/312256105 Parkinson's Disease loujanea_20 https://padlet.com/loujanea_20/s7jya0m12rgf/wish/312256453 A progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement.
Cause
The cause of Parkinson's disease is unknown, but genes and environment appear to play a role.
Symptoms
* Tremor
* Slowed movement
* Rigid muscles
* Impaired posture and balance
* Loss of automatic movements
* Speech changes
* Writing changes
Beginning of symptoms
Usually around age 60 or older.
Treatment
There is no cure, but medications can dramatically  help control symptoms. In more severe cases, surgery may be advised.
Prognosis 
Patients with Parkinson's usually have a shorter life span and death occurs within 10-20 years of beginning symptoms.  


]]> 2018-12-07 15:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/loujanea_20/s7jya0m12rgf/wish/312256453 Brain Tumor loujanea_20 https://padlet.com/loujanea_20/s7jya0m12rgf/wish/312256803 A mass or growth of abnormal cells in your brain.
Cause
normal cells mutate in their DNA which allows cells to grow and divide at increased rates and to continue living when healthy cells would die. The result is a mass of abnormal cells, which forms a tumor.
Symptoms
* Headaches that gradually become more frequent and more severe
* Vision problems, such as blurred vision, double vision or loss of peripheral vision
* Gradual loss of sensation or movement in an arm or a leg
* Difficulty with balance
* Speech and hearing difficulties
* Confusion in everyday matters
* Personality or behavior changes
* Seizures, especially in someone who doesn't have a history of seizures
Beginning of symptoms
Can occur at any age.
Treatment
Radiation therapy, Chemotherapy, and surgery.
Prognosis 
Depends on type of Brain tumor. Some may be impossible to treat and lead to death, other types may be easy to remove and the patients have a normal life expectancy. 

]]> 2018-12-07 15:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/loujanea_20/s7jya0m12rgf/wish/312256803 Encephalitis loujanea_20 https://padlet.com/loujanea_20/s7jya0m12rgf/wish/312257161  Inflammation of the brain.
Cause
The most common is a viral infection. Bacterial infections and noninfectious inflammatory conditions also can cause encephalitis.
Symptoms
* Headache
* Fever
* Aches in muscles or joints
* Fatigue or weakness
* Confusion, agitation or hallucinations
* Seizures
* Loss of sensation or paralysis in certain areas of the face or body
* Muscle weakness
* Problems with speech or hearing
* Loss of consciousness
Beginning of symptoms
Can occur at any age.
Treatment
*  Bed rest
* Plenty of fluids
* Anti-inflammatory drugs
* Antiviral drugs
Prognosis
While many people make a full recovery, in severe cases, the illness may be fatal or cause brain damage.


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