What are some types of Nervous System Diseases?
Cerebral Palsy – affects movement & posture in varying degrees
Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus – Abnormal buildup of fluid on the brain
Meningitis – serious infection of the meninges (the membranes that cover the brain & spinal cord)
Neuroblastoma – a cancerous tumor that develops from nervous tissue, often in the adrenal gland
Reye syndrome – inflammation of brain & liver
Spina Bifida – the neural tube fails to close completely over the spine
Tourette’s syndrome – a rare, genetic disorder usually occuring in boys causing uncontrolled movements of head, arms & legs and repetitive shouts, noises, grimaces & spoken obscenties.
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