Introduction: Epilepsy is a chronic disorder that affects the brain and causes recurrent, unprovoked seizures. What are Seizures? As we know, the human Brain is a complex structure made up of a delicate mix of nerve cells, electrical impulses and chemicals, known as neurotransmitters. The communication between Neurons or Brain cells is through electrical signals producing chemical messengers. Any damage that disrupts the workings of the brain can cause seizures. In a seizure, abnormal bursts of neurons start firing off…
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Parkinson’s Disease – (PD) belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders, which are the result of the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells. The four primary symptoms of PD are tremor, or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face; rigidity, or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia, or slowness of movement; and postural instability, or impaired balance and coordination. As these symptoms become more pronounced, patients may have difficulty walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks.…
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disorder in which the death of brain cells causes memory loss and cognitive decline. A neurodegenerative type of dementia, the disease starts mild and gets progressively worse. Causes of Alzheimer’s disease Like all types of dementia, Alzheimer’s is caused by brain cell death. It…
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person’s thoughts, behaviour, feelings and sense of well-being. People with depressed mood can feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, ashamed or restless. They may lose interest in activities that were once pleasurable, experience overeating or loss of appetite, have problems concentrating, remembering details or making decisions, and may contemplate, attempt or commit suicide. Insomnia, excessive sleeping, fatigue, aches, pains, digestive problems or…