nervous-system
Migraine
A migraine is a strong headache that often comes with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. It can last hours or days.
Posted August 26, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 6 min read
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Arachnoid Cysts
Arachnoid cysts are fluid-filled sacs that grow on the brain and spine. They are not tumors, and they are not cancerous. On rare occasions, if they grow too big or press on other structures in the body, they can cause brain damage or movement problems.
Posted August 26, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
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Tourette Syndrome
Tourette's syndrome is a problem with the nervous system that causes people to make sudden movements or sounds, called tics, that they can't control.
Posted August 26, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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Huntington Disease
Huntington's disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. Huntington's disease has a wide impact on a person's functional abilities and usually results in movement, thinking (cognitive) and psychiatric disorders.
Posted August 26, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
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Locked-In Syndrome
Locked-in syndrome (LiS) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by paralysis of voluntary muscles, except for those that control your vertical eye (up and down) movements. People with locked-in syndrome are conscious, alert and have their usual cognitive abilities (thinking and reasoning), but they’re unable to show facial expressions, speak or move.
Posted August 26, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read
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