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pathophysiology

nervous system

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condition: Alzheimer's disease causes: degenerative brain disease, possible genetic or environmental symptoms: confusion, memory loss, impaired judgement, personality change, worsens over time treatment: physical activity, socialization, meds to slow progression, no cure
condition: bells palsy causes: unknown cause symptoms: weakness or paralysis of facial muscles, facial numbness and drooping, headache treatment: NSAIDs, pain relievers, usually self-resolving
condition: seizures causes: birth trauma, infections, brain injury, head trauma, drug withdrawal symptoms: uncontrolled muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, visual disturbances treatment: medication, brain surgery
condition: meningitis causes: bacterial, viral, fungal infection causing inflammation of meninges symptoms: stiff neck, headache, fever, vomiting treatment: appropriate meds for type, bacterial can be fatal
condition: multiple sclerosis (MS) causes: viral, genetic, immune system dysfunction symptoms: loss of ability to speak/walk, double vision, loss of balance, weakness in arms/legs treatment: supportive, meds to slow progression, no cure
condition: Parkinson's disease causes: lack of neurotransmitters, brain tumors, drugs, head trauma symptoms: arm/leg muscle and joint stiffness, lack of coordination, tremor treatment: supportive, meds to slow progression, no cure
condition: stroke causes: blockage of artery in neck or brain symptoms: paralysis, confusion, memory impairment, some can be permanent treatment: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy
condition: migraine headache causes: hormones, stress, dietary, familial symptoms: dull to throbbing head pain, sensitivity to light/sound, nausea, vomiting, visual aura treatment: meds, alternative methods (acupuncture, biofeedback, magnesium)
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