Types Of Neurological Conditions

There are several different types of neurological conditions; some are manageable and some can be life threatening. Neurologic conditions are diseases or disorders that are associated with the entire nervous system.  There are certain types that may affect a larger number of people, and can even lead to paralysis, seizures and constant pain.Some of the types are:

  • Vascular neurological disorders – can be associated with strokes
  • Infectious disease-related neurological disorder – usually begins elsewhere and later affects the nervous system
  • Structural neurologic disorders – originated from injuries. 
  • Functional neurological disorders – quite common, such as epilepsy and migraines
  • Neurological disorders resulting from degenerative conditions – a common example is Parkinson’s disease

Common Types of Neurological Conditions

There are more than 600 types of neurological conditions; some can be rare and some are quite common, such as those that are hereditary. A few of the most common conditions will be mentioned in this section. First, Alzheimer’s disease is a disorder that causes the brain cells to be destroyed. People suffering from this type of neurological condition usually experience memory loss, personality changes and difficulties in their physicalmovement. This condition happens to be common among people of old age. Second, epilepsy is also a common disorder, in which individuals experience seizures. It’s possible to treat epilepsy with drug therapy (constant medication), but the condition can’t be entirely cured. There are about 40 types of epilepsy cases; each case has its own unique combination of frequency, age and treatment. Since epilepsy can be one single disorder or a group of disorders, there are five different ways to classify the seizures:

  • First cause 
  • Manifestation of seizures 
  • Part of the brain where the seizures originate 
  • Medical syndromes 
  • Incidentsthat cause the seizure

Third, migraine is described as a series of painful and pulsating headaches. In addition, a person may experience nausea, vomiting and increased sensitivity to light or sound. Even though this condition is common, the original cause remains unknown; it usually affects people aged 15-55 years old. The last type of neurological condition to be mentioned is Parkinson’s disease. This is a very common disorder that affects a person’s ability to control the physical movement of their arm. People aged 50 and above are the ones commonly diagnosed with the disease. 

Types of Neurological Conditions That Can Be Treated

With today’s technology, there are types of neurological conditions that can be treated by neurosurgeons. One of these conditions is the acoustic neuroma, which is a benign tumor. An earliest symptom of this case is hearing loss; it can be detected by CT scan and then treated with surgery. Brain trauma is a condition wherein the brain is traumatically injured by extreme force. It’s a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Some of the causes include car accidents, falls and violence. Lastly, brain tumor is also a neurological condition that can be treated. Basically, the tumor can either be malignant (cancer) or benign. A successful treatment may include one or more of the following: 

  • Surgery 
  • Radiotherapy 
  • Chemotherapy 
  • Experimental Therapy