Neurological Rare Diseases
Neurological Rare Diseases
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Introduction
Introduction
A group of uncommon disorders which affects the brain, spinal cord & the nervous system is termed as Neurological rare diseases.
This type of rare disease can lead to impaired movement, cognition, sensation and overall functions of body.
These diseases often gives severe disability or complications which can be life-threatening.
Key Characteristics of Neurological Rare Diseases
It affects the nervous system and therefore impair functions of brain, control of muscles or communication in nerves.
These diseases are progressive in nature and hence worsens with time, leading to decline in cognition or loss of mobility.
Due to symptoms beings diagnosed similar to that of common neurological disorders, these diseases are difficult to get diagnosed as rare.
There is no cure to these disorders but still there's research going on in this area.
List of All Rare Neurological Diseases
List of All Rare Neurological Diseases
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Angelman syndrome
Batten
Cerebral palsy
Cerebral cavernous malformations
Cervical dystonia
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating
polyneuropathyDravet syndrome
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Epileptic encephalopathies
Fabry disease
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
Frontotemporal dementia
Fragile X syndrome
Gangliosidosis GM2
Gaucher disease
Huntington’s disease
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency
Metachromatic leukodystrophy
Mitochondrial disease
Mucopolysaccaridosis (I-III)
Myasthenia gravis
Multiple systems atrophy
Neuromyelitis optica
Prader-Willi
Spinocerebellar ataxia
Tardive dyskinesia
SYMPTOMS OF RARE NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES
SYMPTOMS OF RARE NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES
Trouble breathing with minimal exertion.
Speech & language ifficulty
Seizures, Fainting & Comma
Sleep Problems
Confusion, memory loss, trouble with concentration, learning or processing information, mood changes.
Vision loss, double vision, ringing in your ears, hearing loss, loss of smell and taste, hallucinations, vertigo and loss of balance.
CAUSES OF RARE NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES
CAUSES OF RARE NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES
An infection
Tumor
Stroke
Genetic Changes
Injury or Damage to any part of a Nervous system
Congenital conditions - Abnormal development of a Nervous System
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS
Neurological examination & testing
Blood tests
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Electromyography (EMG)
MRI & CT scans
Nerve Conduction Studies
Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture)
Sleep study
TREATMENT
TREATMENT
Treatment options for neurological disorders may include:
- Prescription medications
- Assistive devices for mobility and daily activities
- Physical or occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Surgical procedures
- Participation in clinical trials for experimental treatments
PREVENTION
PREVENTION
Although not every neurological disorder can be avoided, you may reduce your risk by staying healthy and being careful to prevent damage to your nervous system.
For eg., simple precautions, such as wearing a helmet when playing contact sports, can prevent injury that will lead to neurological disorders.
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