Neurologic Definition, Conditions, Disorders

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In Neuropsychology  -

Neurologic Definition - "A neurological disorder is any disorder of the nervous system. Structural, biochemical or electrical abnormalities in the brain, spinal cord or other nerves can result in a range of symptoms. Examples of symptoms include paralysis, muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, seizures, confusion, pain and altered levels of consciousness."

Neurological disorders list -

There are more than 600 diseases of the nervous system, such as brain tumors, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and stroke. According to the University of California, San Francisco, there are more than 600 neurological disorders.

• Migraines.
• Epilepsy.
• Alzheimer's disease.
• Parkinson's disease.
• Brain Tumors.
• Neurological Infections

Causes of Neurological disorders -

The specific causes of neurological problems vary, but can include genetic disorders, congenital abnormalities or disorders, infections, lifestyle or environmental health problems including malnutrition, and brain injury, spinal cord injury or nerve injury.

Signs of Neurological disorders -

• Paralysis
• Muscle weakness
• Poor Coordination
• Seizures
• loss of Sensation

Testing and Treatment for Neurological Disorders -

• Blood tests
• Biopsies
• Brain Mapping
• Neuropsychological testing
• Deep Brain Stimulation

In research, neuroimaging and other neurological tests can show correlations between reported and observed mental difficulties and certain aspects of neural function or differences in brain structure. In general, numerous fields intersect to try and understand the basic processes involved in mental functioning, many of which are brought together in cognitive science. The distinction between neurological and mental disorders can be a matter of some debate, either in regard to specific facts about the cause of a condition or in regard to the general understanding of brain and mind.

Moveover, the definition of disorder in medicine or psychology is sometimes contested in terms of what is considered abnormal, dysfunctional, harmful or unnatural in neurological, evolutionary, psychometric or social terms.

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