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You can have a seizure without epilepsy, but you can’t have epilepsy without seizures. Convulsions are a type of seizure that causes involuntary shaking One seizure episode does not mean a person has epilepsy. When seizures occur frequently and become a consistent problem, however, the condition is called epilepsy. You can have a seizure without …

MRCP is a subtype of an MRI scan that is better suited for detailed images of the pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses powerful magnets, radio waves, and a computer to get detailed pictures of body organs. The MRI uses three-dimensional images of an organ taken from different angles to help the doctor …

The first signs of Huntington's disease often appear when people are in their 30s or 40s and may include clumsiness, stumbling, or difficulty focusing Symptoms of Huntington's disease often first appear when people are in their 30s or 40s. Initial signs may include clumsiness, stumbling, or difficulty focusing. Over 10-25 years, the disease gradually kills nerve cells in the brain. …

The first years of a child’s life are extremely important, starting from the first trimester of pregnancy. The 6 stages of brain development that happen in the first three years have lifelong impacts. Neurons Neurons and synapses are brain structures that help different parts of your brain communicate. They take chemical signals, transport them, and form new wiring within your …

Dystonia cannot be cured completely, but treatments can help reduce symptoms and slow down progression of the disease Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes involuntary, uncontrolled muscle contractions in one muscle, group of muscles, or the entire body.  Dystonia cannot be cured completely, but treatments can help reduce symptoms and slow down progression of the disease. What are treatment …

Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is also called idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). The condition causes symptoms similar to a brain tumor Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) is also called idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). The condition causes symptoms similar to a brain tumor, such as headaches, visual problems, nausea, and dizziness. What causes pseudotumor cerebri? The exact cause of PTC is unknown, although it may …

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disease that affects movement. Learn about symptoms in each of the 5 stages Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disease that causes the breakdown of cells in the nervous system. The 5 stages of PD are as follows: Stage I Symptoms at this stage are mild and do not interfere with daily …

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a series of hereditary illnesses caused by a genetic fault that is inherited from one or both of a child’s parents. Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease or hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy is a series of hereditary illnesses that result in nerve injury. The genetic condition is passed down through generations. Because CMT disease is inherited, people are …

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a hereditary disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakening and atrophy that destroys motor neurons. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a hereditary disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakening and atrophy (when muscles get smaller). SMA can make it difficult for a child to crawl, walk, sit up or regulate their head motions. It can also harm …

Although the exact cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome is not clearly known, many patients develop the condition after an infection (such as COVID-19). Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder, in which the immune system attacks the nerves of the body. Anyone can get GBS, but it is more common in older people. Additionally, men have a higher likelihood …