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An illness, your genetics, or even a traumatic injury can cause a brain disorder. We’ll explain the types, what they look like, and what the outlook may be.
Brain Diseases - Discover various types of brain diseases, including those caused by infections & trauma & the ones caused by vascular, neurodegenerative & autoimmune disorders.
Neurological disorders are conditions that target how your nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves) functions. There are hundreds of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis and meningitis, for example.
Access a list of more than 400 neurological disorders from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Summaries give symptom descriptions, treatment options, and prognosis, along with information about ongoing research on causes, diagnosis, and potential therapies.
A wide range of diseases and disorders affect your brain. They can alter a person’s behavior, personality and their ability to process information and function. Many brain diseases impact a person’s capacity to carry out daily activities.
Learn about different brain diseases, as well as the causes, symptoms and treatment options, at U.S. News and World Report.
Neurodegenerative diseases are conditions that gradually destroy parts of your nervous system, especially your brain. They’re incurable, but many are treatable.
Knowing more about the brain can lead to the development of new treatments for diseases and disorders of the nervous system and improve many areas of human health. A primer on the brain and brain structure for non-scientists, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Some common brain diseases include: Brain tumors, which can press on nerves and affect brain function. Degenerative nerve diseases, which can affect many of your body's activities, such as balance, movement, talking, breathing, and heart function. Types include Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Brain disease affects millions worldwide and includes a wide spectrum of diseases and disorders—from stroke and Alzheimer’s to multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, and more.