What are some ailments and disorders that involve the human body's nervous system?

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I would like to know what disorders/ailments affect the nervous system for a biology project, and I figured this was the best place to go.
I have autoimmune pernicious anaemia (unable to absorb vitamin B12 in the digestive system) which affects the nervous system as B12 is essential to maintain the myelin sheath around the nerves. If undiagnosed, it can lead to permanent paralysis, be misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease (and cause permanent Alzhemier's disease if not diagnosed in time) and MS and is fatal without treatment. Misdiagnosis is common as lab levels are far too low. I have nerve damage in my finger still from being misdiagnosed. I had to diagnose myself.

Pernicious Anaemia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pernicious_anemia

http://www.drdach.com/B12_Jeffrey_Dach_drdach.html  (+ info)

special sense and nervous system disorders?

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I need to find disorders of the special sense organs and nervous system, i can't find any. I need symptoms, causes and treatment.
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What are common disorders of the Nervous System?

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I'm just wondering. (: Easy ten points. i just need maybe at least 2 different disorders, if possible. Thanks in advance.
The most common would be multiple sclerosis, epilepsy or parkinson's disease, but there are several dozen others, such as neuralgia, or myasthenia gravis.  (+ info)

Anyone know any famous people who have suffered nervous system disorders and no longer are alive?

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Just curious. Not that this is my homework or anything like that. Simple random question here. Thanks.
lou Gehrigs. A very devastating disease named after him of course:(  (+ info)

Do neurological disorders usually affect the central nervous system or the peripheral nervous system?

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Please explain, thank you!
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What are some diseases/ disorders that affect the nervous system?

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epilepsy
hydrocephalus
spina bifida
encephalitis
cerebral palsy
meningitiesthe list goes on and on  (+ info)

what disorders or ailments affect the nervous system.?

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How can these disorders or ailments of the nervous system be prevented
Hi :) Here's some stuff i found on the web.....

Nervous systems disorders require constant care under a medical physician. Because of the variety of disorders that affect the nervous system, and varying severity, some persons with a disorder of the nervous system can go without a checkup for months. As the disorder progresses, sufferers may begin to experience more noticeable signs or symptoms. Furthermore, disorders can affect the brain quickly and decrease one's memory, reading comprehension, and good judgment.
For this matter, it is essential for individuals diagnosed with a disorder to regularly seek medical care.

Nervous system disorders consist of incurable and curable illnesses. People diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and epilepsy will never be cured of the ailment. Nevertheless, there are advanced medicines available that allow the person to lead a normal, active life. Early signs of Alzheimer's may include memory loss. If a sufferer is diagnosed early, a physician can recommend certain treatments intended to slow the disease's progression. Similarly, Parkinson patients can obtain prescription for medications proven to reduce involuntary body movements. Patients with multiple sclerosis can explore are treatment options available to decrease inflammation and reduce symptoms. Possible causes of this disorder are viruses, genetics, environmental factors, and so forth. Incurable nervous system disorders also include epilepsy, which is characterized by seizures. Fortunately, with the right combination of medications, sufferers can go years without experiencing a seizure.

Curable nervous system disorders include ailments such as brain cancer, brain tumor, meningitis, and headaches. Disorders affecting the brain can consist of cancerous and non-cancerous brain tumors. This disorder can be treated with medications and surgery. Medical procedures may attempt to shrink the tumor with radiation therapy. If this method is ineffective, physicians may recommend surgery to remove the tumor. The cause of meningitis can be viral or bacterial. Bacterial meningitis is rare, but life-threatening. The infection is spread by coughing, sneezing, kissing, etc. The infection can travel through the bloodstream and reach the brain. While antibiotics can successfully treat meningitis, early diagnosis is critical.


Also check out these interesting sites!

www.faqs.org/health/Body-by-Design-V2/The-Nervous-System.html
www.bratstvoto.net/vehadi/menuen/b3/przabol_en.html
www.bio-medicine.org  (+ info)

can you help me with understanding nervous system disorders?

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please list four nervous system disorders and one reson for each of how they are caused
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long term consumption of what water contaminant may cause nervous system disorders?

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-Arsenic
-Carbon tetrachloride
-Chlorobenzene
-1,1-Dichloroethane
-Lead
-Nickel
-Tetrachloroethylene
- 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
-Trichloroethylene
-Trihalomethanes (THM's)
-Vinyl chloride
http://www.waterdrs.com/factsheet.html  (+ info)

how can disorders and ailments of the nervous system be prevented?

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there are so many disorders. ailments of the nervous system which have may have different causes and in effect, different ways of preventing them. a lot of them have no known cause and several of them have no way of preventing its occurrence. diseases like parkinson's dse, multiple sclerosis have no real proven ways of prevention. there may be some theories as how to minimize getting brain cancer but again there is no sure way. for strokes, you would usually avoid the same risk factors that cause a heart attack like controlling blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, smoking, etc. but again, you may find someone who may have lived his life as healthy as one can but still suffer a stroke.
moral of the story, live your life in healthy way but still try to enjoy some of the joys of life and leave everything to fate. we cant live our lives worrying about things that are beyond our control.  (+ info)

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