Brain diseases can be of various types ranging from minor injuries to severe traumas and infections. Brain diseases often affect the functioning of the brain, altering daily activities and conduct. We will discuss the types,...
The brain is the master of the body that controls the functioning and development of the body. The brain is a part of the nervous system that contains nerves that carry signals from various parts of the body to the brain and send back signals from the brain to body parts.
When the brain gets damaged or diseases, these functions of the brain get affected. Brain conditions can be caused due to illness, genetics, or trauma.
Types of Brain Injury
Various types of brain diseases can be
Brain Infections Causing Brain Diseases
Brain Trauma or Brain Injuries
- Concussion
- Traumatic brain injury
- Hematomas
- Blood clots
- Contusions or bruising of brain tissue
- Cerebral edema
- Strokes
Brain Tumors or Masses and Increased Pressure Causing Brain Disorders
- Brain tumor
- Glioblastoma
- Hydrocephalus
- Pseudotumor Cerebri (false brain tumor)
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus
Vascular Brain Conditions
- Stroke
- Ischemic stroke
- Hemorrhagic stroke
- Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Brain aneurysm
- Subdural hematoma
- Epidural hematoma
- Intracerebral hemorrhage
- Cerebral edema
Autoimmune Brain Conditions
Mental Health Disorder
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
Neurodevelopment Disorders
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Dyslexia
Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Prion disease
- Alzheimer's disease
- Parkinson's disease
- Huntington's disease
- Spinocerebellar ataxia
- Motor neuron diseases
- Spinal muscular atrophy
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease
- Picks disease
- dementia
Why Does Brain Disease Happen?
Causes of Brain Diseases
- Long-term exposure to certain environmental toxins and radiations
- Genetic mutations
- Heretic genes containing genes for brain disorders
- Autoimmune problems are where self immune system starts attacking cells of own body.
- Infections like bacterial, viral, or other organisms
- Injuries such as due to accidents causing TBI that may cause epilepsy or other brain disorders
- An unhealthy lifestyle containing an inadequate diet, sedentary lifestyle, use of alcohol, and smoking can cause certain brain disorders or diseases like stroke, and Alzheimer's disease.
What Are the Symptoms of Brain Diseases?
Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries can cause certain symptoms
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Depression
- Paralysis
- Fatigue
- Seizures
- Irritability
- Nausea and vomiting
- Numbness
- Memory loss
- Loss of balance and coordination
- Visual problems
- Difficulty in speech
- sleep disorders
- Bleeding from ears
- Confusion and disorientation
- Loss of concentration or poor concentration
Late Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
- High blood pressure
- Irregular breathing
- Pupil dilation
- Low heart rate
Symptoms of Brain Tumors
Brain tumors can cause signs and symptoms like
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Headache
- Seizures
- Disbalance while walking
- Behavior and personality changes
- Tingling sensation in the arm or other body parts
- Hearing problems
- Speech problems
- Vision problems
Symptoms of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Common symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases include
- Nausea
- Tremor
- Anxiety
- Apathy
- Seizure
- Paralysis
- Insomnia
- Vomiting
- Agitation
- Rigid muscles
- Mood swings
- Muscular tremors
- Abnormal sensations
- Loss of memory
- Imbalance
- Abnormal sensations
- Personality changes
- Lack of concentration
- Decreased reflexes
- Improper coordination during voluntary movements
General Symptoms of Brain Diseases
You may experience below mentioned symptoms due to brain diseases
- Fever
- Nausea or vomiting
- Seizures
- Unconsciousness
- Headache
Brain diseases can cause changes in
- Coordination
- Focus
- Behavior
- Balance
- Memory
- Mood
- Breathing
- Movements
- Vision
- Personality
- Swallowing
- Physical sensations
- Strength
- Speech etc.
How Are Brain Diseases Diagnosed?
Diagnostic Tests for Brain Diseases
Along with a physical examination, you might need certain advanced diagnostic tests such as
- CT scan (Computed Tomography)
- EEG (Electroencephalogram)
- MRI scan (magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- EMG test (Electromyography)
- NCV (Nerve Conduction Velocity) test
- PET Scan
- Arteriogram (Angiogram)
- Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture)
- Evoked potentials
- Myelogram
- Neurosonography
- Ultrasound Scan
- Mental function tests
- CSF analysis (Cerebrospinal Fluid)
- Other neurological exams to test
- Eye movement
- Speech
- Reflexes
- Hearing
- Balance
How to Treat Brain Injuries?
Some brain diseases can be cured by taking proper medications for example, antibiotics can be used for meningitis or for reducing/removing tumors. Some diseases can be treated by medications but not cured for example for Parkinson's disease or to prevent seizures. Other treatment modalities include palliative care, using a cane or walker to walk properly, etc.
Other Treatments for Brain Disorders
- Counseling and cognitive behavior therapy that help the patient to manage mental health concerns.
- Lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and stress management that can help in certain conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, and multiple sclerosis and to prevent the recurrence of stroke.
- Certain medicines are used to manage symptoms and to treat diseases/bacterial diseases can be treated using antibiotics, symptoms like fever can be managed by giving antipyretics, etc.
- If a blood vessel has burst, it can cause hemorrhages and bleeding that can be repaired using minimally invasive endovascular surgery.
- To regain certain lost abilities, physical, speech, or occupational therapies are used.
- To you take proper rest to help your brain heal.
- Surgery is indicated in certain cases of internal bleeding, brain tumor removal, or to prevent epileptic seizures.
Conclusion
The prognosis of brain disorders depends upon the type, severity, and location of brain injury. Some brain conditions can be treated with minimal care while others might need aggressive therapy, medications, and care. Neurodegenerative diseases or traumatic brain diseases generally have no cure but the progression can be limited by taking proper consult and measures. People with neurodegenerative disorders often experience mental, coordination, or Behavioural changes. Diagnosis of the diseases plays the most important role in treatment planning and improving the quality of life.
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