"A neurological disorder is any disorder of the nervous system."
A wide range of medical conditions that affect the nervous system such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis.
Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System: A study of the structure and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems helps in understanding various types of neurological disorders.
Neurological Examination: Examination of the nervous system various techniques are used to evaluate the neurological status of patients, including sensory and motor testing, reflexes, and cranial nerve examination.
Developmental Neurology: This field of neurology focuses on how the nervous system develops and is affected by various disorders, which can occur in childhood or later in life.
Neurological Imaging: The use of neuroimaging techniques such as MRI, CT scans, and EEG helps in detecting neurological disorders by providing a clear picture of the brain’s structure and function.
Neurological Genetics: Study of inherited neurological diseases caused by genetic mutations, including Huntington’s disease, myotonic dystrophy, and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Neurological Trauma: This field of neurology deals with the repercussions of brain and spinal cord injuries, the immediate and long-term outcome, and how to manage these conditions.
Neurological Infections: These are illnesses that affect the nervous system, including bacterial or viral meningitis, encephalitis, and other infections that affect the brain and spinal cord.
Neuro-oncology: Neuro-oncology involves the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors that can cause neurological symptoms or complications, including surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.
Neurodegenerative Diseases: This field covers the study of progressive and irreversible neurological diseases that involve the deterioration and death of nerve cells, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease.
Movement Disorders: The study of disorders that affect the control of movement, including Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s chorea, tremors, and gait disorders.
Neuromuscular Disorders: Conditions that affect skeletal muscles or nerves that control them, including muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, and spinal muscular atrophy.
Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases: A cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is caused by disrupted blood flow to the brain. This can lead to a decrease in oxygen delivery to the brain or pressure generated by bleeding in the brain.
Sleep Disorders: Neurological conditions that affect sleep patterns, including insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy.
Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: Malfunction of the automatic nervous system function that can impact the cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive system.
Epilepsy: A condition of the central nervous system (CNS), which can lead to seizures, shaking or convulsions, and unconsciousness.
Pain Management: An interdisciplinary approach to assess and diagnose pain and treat various pain conditions, including chronic pain, neuropathic, and migraines.
Multiple Sclerosis: A chronic autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system, where the immune system attacks nerve fibers, leading to varied disabilities.
Traumatic Brain Injury: A blow to the head causing an altered mental state or unconsciousness, leading to both short and long-term conditions like concussion, agitation, and behavioral changes.
Dementia: A condition that causes loss of brain function and cognitive abilities, mainly memory loss and changes in behavior, caused by Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.
Headaches: A neurological condition that causes pain in the head and a variety of underlying causes, including migraine, tension, and cluster headaches.
Alzheimer's disease: A progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
Epilepsy: A chronic disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
Parkinson's disease: A disorder that affects the nervous system, resulting in tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with coordination and balance.
Multiple sclerosis: A condition in which the immune system attacks the protective coating of nerve fibers, resulting in communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body.
Huntington's disease: An inherited condition that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, leading to disability and eventually death.
Migraines: A neurological condition that causes severe headaches, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): A progressive, degenerative disease that affects the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles.
Tourette's syndrome: A neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): A neurodevelopmental disorder that affects attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity.
Autism spectrum disorder: A developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior.
"Structural, biochemical or electrical abnormalities in the brain, spinal cord or other nerves can result in a range of symptoms."
"Examples of symptoms include paralysis, muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, seizures, confusion, pain and altered levels of consciousness."
"There are many recognized neurological disorders, some relatively common, but many rare."
"They may be assessed by neurological examination."
"They... treated within the specialties of neurology and clinical neuropsychology."
"Interventions for neurological disorders include preventive measures, lifestyle changes, physiotherapy or other therapy, neurorehabilitation, pain management, medication, operations performed by neurosurgeons or a specific diet."
"The World Health Organization estimated in 2006 that neurological disorders and their sequelae (direct consequences) affect as many as one billion people worldwide."
"Health inequalities and social stigma/discrimination [are] major factors contributing to the associated disability and their impact."
"Physiotherapy or other therapy [can be used]."
"Operations [are] performed by neurosurgeons."
"Preventive measures [can be taken]."
"Lifestyle changes [can be beneficial]."
"Neurorehabilitation [is used]."
"Pain management [is used]."
"Medication [is used]."
"A neurological examination [is conducted]."
"A specific diet [can be used]."
"Health inequalities [are] major factors contributing to the associated disability and their impact."
"Social stigma/discrimination [is] major factors contributing to the associated disability and their impact."