Common Neurological Health Disorders: Causes And Symptoms
Posted on September 12, 2011
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Neurological health disorders rather common, though most of them can be treated. Here are a few of them, as well as their causes and symptoms.
Bell’s Palsy is a paralysis that affects one side of the face. The condition comes on suddenly, and also causes pain behind the ear on the affected side of the face. The eye on the affected side can’t close properly and the face becomes expressionless or the expressions are distorted. There may also be changes in the sense of taste.Is this new to you? Catch up here Bell’s Palsy is caused by an inflammation of the 7th cranial nerve, a nerve that supplies the muscles of the face.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a disorder that affects the hand, when a nerve that supplies the hand is inflamed or swollen. This can be caused by arthritis, fracture or wrist strain. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome causes pain and numbness in the thumb and the first three fingers. It’s seen in people who do work which requires strong hand or wrist movements.
Guillain-Barr Syndrome is an inflammation of the nerves. This disorder causes weakness and a loss of sensation in the body, especially in the limbs, the abdomen, or the chest. The disease spreads within 72 hours and might lead to dangerous breathing difficulties, or shock. Sometimes it leads to a total paralysis that can linger for months. The cause isn’t known, but it’s thought to be the result of an autoimmune deficiency.