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=== Types of Neurological Disorders === Neurological disorders can be categorized into several types based on their characteristics and symptoms: # '''Neurodegenerative Disorders''': These conditions involve the progressive degeneration of the structure and function of the nervous system. Examples include: #* '''Alzheimer's Disease''': A common cause of dementia characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes. #* '''Parkinson's Disease''': A movement disorder that causes tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. #* '''Multiple Sclerosis''': A condition where the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves, leading to a range of symptoms including muscle weakness and coordination problems. # '''Neuromuscular Disorders''': These conditions affect the muscles and the nerves that control them. Examples include: #* '''Muscular Dystrophy''': A group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. #* '''Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)''': Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, it causes the degeneration of motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and eventual paralysis. # '''Brain Disorders''': These conditions affect the brain and can lead to a variety of symptoms. Examples include: #* '''Epilepsy''': A disorder characterized by recurrent seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. #* '''Stroke''': A condition where blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die and leading to symptoms such as paralysis and speech difficulties. #* '''Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)''': Damage to the brain caused by a blow or jolt to the head, which can result in cognitive, physical, and emotional impairments. # '''Spinal Cord Disorders''': These conditions affect the spinal cord and can lead to a range of symptoms. Examples include: #* '''Spina Bifida''': A birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord. #* '''Spinal Cord Injury''': Damage to the spinal cord that can result in loss of sensation, movement, and other functions below the site of injury. # '''Peripheral Nerve Disorders''': These conditions affect the peripheral nerves, which connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body. Examples include: #* '''Peripheral Neuropathy''': Damage to the peripheral nerves, often causing weakness, numbness, and pain, typically in the hands and feet. #* '''Carpal Tunnel Syndrome''': A condition where the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand.
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