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My psychology teacher said it was encephalitis (disease to the brain), and the lack of certain neurotransmitters (dopamine I believe is one)

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What causes a vegetative state?

A vegetative state can be caused by severe brain damage resulting from traumatic injury, oxygen deprivation, stroke, or infection. This damage impairs the functioning of the brain stem, which controls basic functions such as breathing and consciousness, leaving the individual in a state of wakefulness without awareness.


How does lack of oxygen to the brain cause seizures?

When the brain is deprived of oxygen, it cannot function properly, leading to an imbalance in the electrical activity of the brain. This can trigger abnormal neuronal firing, resulting in seizures. Seizures are a sign of brain dysfunction and can occur as a response to the stress caused by lack of oxygen.


What are the parts of organs system affected in aphasia?

Aphasia is caused by brain damage: stroke, trauma, tumor or Alzheimer's. It is a brain problem. It doesn't involve loss of muscle control.


What is purpose of creniotomy?

Creniotomy is a surgical procedure where a bone is removed from the skull to access the brain, usually performed to relieve pressure on the brain caused by conditions such as traumatic brain injury or swelling. It allows for the removal of blood clots, tumors, or to reduce pressure in the brain to prevent further damage.


What damage is caused from swelling of the brain?

Swelling of the brain, also known as cerebral edema, can cause increased pressure within the skull, leading to reduced blood flow to the brain and potential damage to brain tissue. It can result in symptoms such as headaches, nausea, seizures, confusion, and even coma or death. Prompt medical intervention is necessary to reduce the swelling and prevent further damage to the brain.

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What is the difference between brain damage and brain injury?

The difference is that one can have a brain injury and not have brain damage. Essentially, brain damage is caused by injury or trauma to the brain. However, not every injury to the brain will cause brain damage.


What is the difference between brain injury and brain damage?

The difference is that one can have a brain injury and not have brain damage. Essentially, brain damage is caused by injury or trauma to the brain. However, not every injury to the brain will cause brain damage.


What part of the brain causes seizures?

There is no specific region. If there is any kind of damage, it could be in different places for different people. Not everyone that has epilepsy has brain damage and equally, not everyone that has brain damage has epilepsy.


What brain damage is caused by drinking alcohol?

it is damege to the liver


What causes brain damages?

Brain damage, can result from trauma to the head following an accident.


How much brain damage is caused after ten minutes of not breathing of an infant?

The medical standard for irreversible brain damage from not breathing is four minutes.


What is the survival rate on brain damage caused from near drowning?

75%


Are evil deeds caused by brain damage?

I daresay some are. But many are not.


Is it true that waking someone while they are sleeping can cause brain damage?

No, waking someone up from sleep does not cause brain damage. While sudden awakenings can be disorienting and may lead to temporary confusion or grogginess, they do not result in physical harm to the brain. However, consistent interruptions to sleep can have negative effects on overall health and cognitive function.


What damage will be caused by swelling of the right side of the brain?

Will not only cause pressure and damage to that side of the brain, the left side of the brain will also be pushed up against the hard surface of the skull, causing damage to the left side of the brain as well.


Why do people feel pain when they get cut?

Pain is caused when nerve endings are exposed - they signal to the brain that there is damage to the skin and tissue, and we feel that as pain.


A group of neurological disorders caused by damage to the brain?

A group of neurological disorders are usually caused by the damage to the brain. Examples of these neurological disorders are stroke, tumors, vertigo, prion diseases, and multiple sclerosis.Ê