The neurological condition referred to is epilepsy. Historically, it was associated with divine or supernatural forces, leading to terms like morbus herculeus and morbus sacer, reflecting its perceived connection to the divine or heroic figures. Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Pill-rolling is a symptom of neurological degeneration brought about by conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, Wilsons Disease, Lewy body Disease, Supranuclear Palsy, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and as a result of encephalitis.
In the United States, about 1 in every 30,000 people has Huntington's Disease.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Alpers' disease is a rare, progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects children and young adults. It is characterized by seizures, liver dysfunction, and developmental regression. The condition is caused by mutations in mitochondrial DNA.
He admitted to being diagnosed with Dyspraxia.
Bipolar disorder is not an infectious disease. It is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings. It is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and neurological factors.
Motor neurone disease is not an infectious disease. It is a progressive neurological condition that affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord that control movement. The exact cause of motor neurone disease is not fully understood.
Alcohol-related neurological disease represents a broad spectrum of conditions caused by acute or chronic alcohol intake.
Parkinson's disease is a permanent neurological condition that progressively affects movement and motor skills. While its symptoms can be managed with medication and therapies, there is currently no cure for the disease. The progression of symptoms varies among individuals, but the condition is chronic and typically worsens over time.
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The condition you are referring to is called "coprolalia," which is a symptom of Tourette syndrome. Coprolalia involves the involuntary outburst of inappropriate or obscene words or phrases. It is important to note that Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder and not a disease.
Alzheimer's disease is a condition characterized by cortical atrophy and loss of neurons, particularly in the parietal and temporal lobes of the brain. This pathology often leads to memory loss, cognitive decline, and other neurological symptoms.