Know about the common neurological disorders

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Know about the common neurological disorders and the ways to lower the costs of treatments of your employees Neurological disorders affect the brain and nerves found throughout our body, and also the spinal cord. Though it can genetic, neurological disorders can also occur due to congenital abnormalities, lifestyle or environmental health problems, or injury to the brain, nerves, or spinal cord. The signs of the neurological disorders may vary, depending upon the type of disorder and the specific area of the body affected by it. Some of the common neurological disorders include: Epilepsy and seizures This abnormality occurs due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain that makes the person more susceptible to recurrent seizures. However, if you have seizure in your life, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have epilepsy. But two or more seizures may be indicative of epilepsy. Headache It is the most common neurological disorder that can affect anyone at any stage. However, it’s not anything to worry about. But if the headache comes suddenly and repeatedly, you should see a doctor as it can be indicative of an underlying condition. Stroke It happens due to a lack of blood flow to the brain. The normal supply of blood to the brain can be affected due to causes like clot or blockage in an artery. Symptoms of stroke include dizziness, loss of balance, uneven face, slurred or difficult speech, and change in vision in one or both eyes. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia It affects the brain and nervous system. The disease happens due to the death of nerve cells in the brain. When the disease progresses, it results in dementia. The disease causes confusion, restlessness, personality changes, problems with memory, thinking and behavior, and lack of interest. Brain cyst Brain cyst is a fluid-filled sac in the brain. It can be non-cancerous or cancerous. The cyst may contain blood, pus, or other material. Even if the cyst is not cancerous, it can cause symptoms such as headache, vision problem, or nausea. Cyst can form during the first few weeks when a baby is growing in the uterus. Parkinson’s disease


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