Neurological Disorders: The Common Symptoms, Causes, and Cures

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Neurological Disorders The Common Symptoms,
Causes, and Cures
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Introduction

• Neurological disorders can be quite debilitating
  and have a major impact on the lifestyle and
  overall well-being of people. Neurological
  disorders are the disorder of the brain and
  nervous system, and there are more than 600 kinds
  have been discovered. The upcoming slides present
  an overview on the neurological disorders, their
  symptoms, causes, and cures.

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Some Neurological Disorders

• Heres a list of the various kinds of
  neurological disorders that are commonly heard
  nowadays
• Alzheimers disease (AD)
• Multiple sclerosis
• Epilepsy
• Migraines
• Parkinsons disease

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Causes of Neurological Disorders

• Neurological disorders can be the result of
  damage to a neuron, the membranes insulating the
  brain and spinal cord as well as the peripheral
  nerves. And, since there are millions and
  millions of nerves that are a part of the nervous
  system, the slightest disturbance in any one
  cluster can lead to debilitating symptoms.
  Although, the exact cause of these diseases
  cannot be outlined, some of the best neurologists
  associated with the top neurology hospitals of
  the country have indeed identified some common
  causes of these diseases. They are as follows

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• Nutrition-related causes
• Environmental influences
• Infections
• Genetics
• Physical injuries
• Lifestyle-related causes

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Symptoms of neurological disorders

• Neurological disorders can have a great impact on
  a persons mental as well as physical well-being.
  This ailment can not only impact the body, but
  also the emotional well-being of people.

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Emotional symptoms

• Mood swings
• Sudden outbursts
• Depression
• Delusion

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Physiological symptoms

• Partial or complete paralysis
• Muscle weakness
• Partial or complete loss of sensation
• Seizures
• Difficulty reading and writing
• Poor cognitive abilities
• Unexplained pain
• Decreased alertness

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Identifying Neurological Disorders

• At the slightest indication of any of the
  symptoms mentioned here, the patient must consult
  a good neurologist in a reputed neurology
  hospital. In order to identify the ailment,
  doctors may suggest diagnostic procedures like
  brain scans, neurological exam, genetic
  screening, etc.

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• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Slurred speech
• Changes in behaviour
• Numbness in the legs or arms
• Changes in coordination or balance
• Tremors
• Blurry vision

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Conclusion

• Correct diagnosis of the condition is the key to
  the better management and cure of a debilitating
  condition such as a neurological disease. As
  such, on the slightest indication of the
  condition, patients must consult the best doctors
  and diligently go through the diagnostic tests
  and management procedures that the doctor
  prescribes.

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