Diseases of nerves system

Diseases of Nerves System Made by : Le My Hoa Alzheimer’s disease A form of chronic, progressive dementia caused by atrophy of brain tissue Bell’s palsy A form of facial paralysis, usually unilateral and temporary Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) Damage or death of brain tissue caused by interruption of blood supply due to a clot or vessel rupture; also known as stroke or brain attack Epilepsy Brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures Huntington’s chorea Hereditary nervous disorder that leads to bizarre, involuntary movements and dementia Poliomyelitis Inflammation of the spinal cord by a virus, which may result in spinal and muscle deformity and paralysis Sciatica Severe sciatic nerve pain that radiates from the buttocks to the feet Shingles Unilateral painful vesicles, occurring on the upper body, caused by the herpes zoster virus Spina bifida Incomplete closure of the spinal canal that may allow protrusion of the spinal cord and meninges at birth, leading to paralysis Transient ischemic attack ( TIA ) Temporary strokelike symptoms caused by a brief interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain COMMON DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Cerebrospinal fluid ( CSF ) analysis Analysis of fluid for blood, bacteria, and other abnormalities Computed tomography ( CT ) Study of the brain and spinal cord using radiology and computer analysis Electroencephalography (EEG) Study of electrical activity of the brain Electromyogram ( EMG ) Record of muscle activity from electrical stimulation Lumbar puncture ( LP ) Puncture of subarachnoid layer at 4th intervertebral space to obtain CSF fluid for analysis Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) Uses an electromagnetic field and radio waves to create visual images on a computer screen [...]... brief interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain COMMON DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Cerebrospinal fluid ( CSF ) analysis Analysis of fluid for blood, bacteria, and other abnormalities Computed tomography ( CT ) Study of the brain and spinal cord using radiology and computer analysis Electroencephalography (EEG) Study of electrical activity of the brain Electromyogram ( EMG ) Record of muscle activity... and computer analysis Electroencephalography (EEG) Study of electrical activity of the brain Electromyogram ( EMG ) Record of muscle activity from electrical stimulation Lumbar puncture ( LP ) Puncture of subarachnoid layer at 4th intervertebral space to obtain CSF fluid for analysis Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) Uses an electromagnetic field and radio waves to create visual images on a computer