Nervous

Nervous System Problems and Preventions

Degenerative Problem -

Problems that gradually occur and cause loss of function Affects balance, movement and communication Genetics vs Other factors Most have no cure, but treatments can be applied to relieve the pain. Example diseases - Alzheimer’s Disease - Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease -

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cells that produce Dopamine(hormones) die or break down. The cause of this disease is still unknown but the factor that play the role is genetic and the environment. Affect movement of the patient such as tremor, rigid muscles, speech and writing is hard.

Alzheimer's Disease -

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Alzheimer's disease damages the brain and causes a steady loss of memory and of how well you can speak, think, and do your daily activities. It gets worse over time, but how quickly this happens varies. There are medicines that may slow down the symptoms for a while and make the disease easier to live with.

Brain tumor

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Causes by abnormal cells in the brain Can be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign) If the tumor grows, it can increase the pressure inside the skull and cause brain damage Categorized as primary or secondary - A primary brain tumor originates in your brain - A secondary brain tumor, also known as a metastatic brain tumor, occurs when cancer cells spread from brain to another organs

Sudden Nervous System Problem

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can cause many different symptoms, depending on the area of the nervous system Stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) Symptoms: paralysis, trouble talking and understanding, inability to walk, feeling dizzy, having headache and nausea, and vomiting. Seizure can also cause sudden changes in consciousness, feeling (sensation), emotion, or thought.

Mental Health Problem

- Nervous system disorders that result in problem with thinking and mood - Imbalance chemical in the brain

Solution Psychotherapy, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Deep-brain stimulation and medication

Nervous system care

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Monitor your eating patterns and make sure to eat semi-regularly so as to not deplete the glucose your neurons use for energy

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Eat a balanced diet that includes good levels of B-12 and D vitamins, as well as healthy fats

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Avoid smoking and drinking excessive alcohol Keep up with a solid sleep schedule, as sleep helps strengthen circuits within the nervous system which can help with memory

Nervous system care

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Exercise your nervous system and brain with activities like writing by

hand or playing mind games like Sudoko

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Take part in exercise that is appropriate for your body; aim to exercise at

least three times a week

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Maintain a healthy weight as many conditions, such as diabetic

neuropathy, are closely linked to obesity or overweight

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Avoid, or limit, environmental factors that can cause nerve damage, such

as repetitive motions or exposure to toxic chemicals