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Sickle cell anemia and some nerve and brain disorders are examples of which of these?
Sickle cell anemia and some nerve and brain disorders are examples of inherited diseases. These inherited diseases pass from parent to child via chromosomal exchange.
What medical conditions can result in infantile spasms?
The number of neurological diseases that can result in infantile spasms is very large, but some of the major categories include intrauterine injury and infection, disorders caused by lack of blood flow to the fetal brain
What kinds of diseases does a doctor who specializes in neurology treat?
A neurologist treats a variety of diseases that deal with the nervous system and the brain. Among these include, epilepsy, seizure disorders, some types of intractable pain, and Parkinson's Disease.
What causes disorientation?
Many disorders and diseases can cause disorientation. Some of these include brain diseases like dementia and brain tumors, psychological disorders like anxiety and panic disorder, and physical issues like seizures and hypoglycemic attacks.
Why do mental disorders uaually develop?
Usually because of some sort of trauma earlier in life, or a chemical inbalance in the brain
what is mean by autistic spectrum disorders?
There are many types of autistic spectrum disorders, but to make it simple, it is a type of brain disorder that can have an impact on social skills, development, disability, impairment, and other wide ranges of systems related to the brain. Some of the most common autisitic spectrum disorders include Apergers, autism, PDD, Rett syndrome, and CDD
Disorders of the nervous system?
Some disorders of the nervous system include epilepsy, meningitis, polio, brain tumor and Parkinson's disease. Others are Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis and Huntington's chorea.
How are sleep disorders and medical conditions linked?
Some patients with chronic neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease may develop sleep disorders. Sleep disorders have also been associated with viral encephalitis, brain disease, and hypo- or hyperthyroidism.
What cardiovascular disorders are the direct result of blood clots?
Some cardiovascular disorders that can result from blood clots include heart attacks (myocardial infarctions), strokes (ischemic strokes), and deep vein thrombosis (clots in the veins, usually in the legs). These conditions can be life-threatening and require prompt medical attention.
Do some people see images upside down?
Yes, people with a condition known as vertical visual field tilt may perceive images as being upside down due to how their brain processes visual information. This can occur as a result of certain neurological disorders or brain injuries.
Why do others get migraines and we don't?
Migraine is largely genetic, although brain trauma can also be responsible for some types of Migraine. You must have the genetic or physical capability to suffer an attack. Many people do not have this capacity, but will still be susceptible to other types of headache disorders.
What are some of the causes of mental illness?
Most, if not all, mental illness (as opposed to emotional disorders) is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, or by structural anomalies.
