BRAIN DISEASES Braindiseases come in different forms. - TopicsExpress



          

BRAIN DISEASES Braindiseases come in different forms. Infections, trauma, stroke, seizures, and tumors are some of the major categories of brain diseases. Heres an overview of various diseases of the brain. Brain Diseases: Infections Brain diseases in the category of infections include: Meningitis:An inflammation of the lining around the brain or spinal cord, usually due to infection. Neck pain, headache, and confusion are common symptoms. Encephalitis:An inflammation of the brain tissue, usually due to infection. Meningitis and encephalitis often occur together, which is called meningoencephalitis. Brain abscess:A pocket of infection in the brain, usually caused by bacteria. Antibiotics and surgical drainage of the area are often necessary. Brain Diseases: Seizures Included in the seizure category of brain diseases is epilepsy. Head injuriesand strokes may cause epilepsy, but usually no cause is identified.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 10:25:36 +0000

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