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CRANIAL NERVE DISORDERS CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT. Content Warning.
Cranial nerves are a set of twelve paired nerves originating directly from the brain. They control sensory and motor functions in the head and neck, responsible for activities such as vision, hearing, taste, smell, facial expressions, and swallowing. Each cranial nerve serves specific functions and is vital in sensory and motor coordination.
By Smith Richard6 months ago in Education
REDUCING YOUR ALZHEIMER’S RISK WAYS TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN SHARP. Content Warning.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder primarily affecting memory, thinking, and behaviour. It is the most common cause of dementia, a term that describes a decline in cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life. In Alzheimer’s disease, abnormal protein deposits, including beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles, accumulate in the brain, gradually losing neurons and communicating between brain cells. As the disease advances, this results in memory loss, confusion, language difficulties, and challenges in performing familiar tasks.
By Smith Richard6 months ago in Education
EPILEPSY IN CHILDREN CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS. Content Warning.
Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which brain cells experience abnormal signals and cannot coordinate. It leads to involuntary functions of the affected individual, such as jitteriness, unconsciousness, confusion, brain fog, difficulty in decision-making, memory loss, and other similar problems. The issue is irrespective of the age, gender, or race of an individual. Anyone can be affected by a brain disorder.
By Smith Richard6 months ago in Education
TYPES OF SEIZURES IN EPILEPSY GENERALIZED, FOCAL, ABSENCE AND MORE. Content Warning.
Seizures are episodes of abnormal behaviour of an individual along with health issues such as jitteriness of hands and legs, confusion, brain fog, staring at one point, or difficulty in decision-making. It happens due to electrical disturbances in the brain. The brain disorder can also cause various other mental issues. Bipolar disorders and epilepsy are some of the mental illnesses caused due to seizures. Different types of seizures can hamper an individual depending on age, race, gender, and various other health conditions. Some people affected by seizures may turn violent, while others may quit and calm. Each form of seizure has its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
By Smith Richard6 months ago in Education
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF EPILEPSY I DISCOVER. Content Warning.
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF EPILEPSY I DISCOVERED Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterised by recurrent, unpredictable seizures and brief disturbances in brain function. These seizures can vary in type and severity, affecting a person’s consciousness, movement, or sensation. Epilepsy can be managed with medications, lifestyle modifications, or, in some cases, surgery to reduce the frequency and impact of seizures.
By Smith Richard6 months ago in Education
FEBRILE SEIZURES CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS. Content Warning.
Febrile seizures are a type of seizure that occurs in young children, typically between the ages of 6 months and 6 years, in response to a sudden spike in body temperature, often due to fever from an illness or infection. These seizures are usually brief, lasting for a few minutes, and typically involve muscle twitching, loss of consciousness, and sometimes brief convulsions. Febrile seizures can be alarming but are usually not harmful and rarely lead to epilepsy or long-term complications.
By Smith Richard6 months ago in Education
PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY VS. ADULT EPILEPSY: KEY DIFFERENCES AND CONSIDERATIONS. Content Warning.
Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which the affected individual experiences epileptic seizures because of electrical abnormalities in the brain. It happens due to various reasons- gene mutations, brain malformations, scars in the brain ie brain damage etc. Epileptic seizures can occur at any age.
By Smith Richard6 months ago in Education
BIZZARE BRAIN STRUCTURE COULD NOT STOP YUSUF FROM PURSUING HIS LOVE FOR HISTORY & LITERATURE. Content Warning.
Crouzon Syndrome is a rare genetically inherited disorder with an incidence rate of 1 in 60,000 newborns worldwide.* Cranial sutures or anatomical lines are the fibrous tissue bands that join the bony plates of the skull together. In Crouzon Syndrome, the sutures, in an infant merge prematurely, affecting the normal growth of the skull and head, leading to an alteration in the shape and, therefore, the development of the skull. The seriousness of craniosynostosis does vary from one child to another. The symptoms primarily include abnormalities of the face and head. Intelligence is usually not affected.
By Smith Richard6 months ago in Education
TRIGEMINAL NERVE. Content Warning.
The nervous system, which is one of the most fascinating aspects of our body, includes the Trigeminal nerve, also called the fifth cranial nerve. It is the largest cranial nerve. This is responsible for the sensations we feel on the face, scalp, and even parts of the mouth. This article will explore the anatomy, functions, and common disorders of the Trigeminal nerve to understand its significance better.
By Smith Richard6 months ago in Education
SACRAL NERVES (S1-S5). Content Warning.
Sacral nerves are a part of the human peripheral nervous system, emerging from the sacral region of the spinal cord. They play a critical role in transmitting sensory information and controlling motor functions in the pelvic region, buttocks, groin, and lower limbs, including the bladder, bowel, and sexual functions.
By Smith Richard6 months ago in Education
BRAIN DISORDERS. Content Warning.
The human brain is truly remarkable. It controls all of our functions, thoughts, emotions and behaviours. It plays a vital role in our ability to think, remember, make decisions and perceive the world around us. Its complexity allows us to adapt to situations, learn things and interact with our environment.
By Smith Richard6 months ago in Education
SCIATICA . Content Warning.
Sciatica is a painful condition characterised by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down each leg. It often causes sharp, shooting pain, numbness, or tingling that radiates along the nerve path. Sciatica is typically a symptom of an underlying issue, such as a herniated disc or spinal stenosis.
By Smith Richard6 months ago in Education