Brain Disease

Medical Review

Written by: Dr. Von Chiao Wen Doctor of Medicine (MD), N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Reviewed by: Dr. Lee Chin Meng Doctor of Medicine (MD), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Overview of Brain Disease

Brain disease has a wide spectrum of causes. It can be due to infection, trauma, stroke and many more. This causes the brain parenchyma to be damaged and further cause more damages to the sensories, memory and also personality changes.

Signs and Symptoms of Brain Disease

Vomiting, Nausea, Speech difficulty, Bleeding from the ear, Numbness, Paralysis, Memory loss, Problems with concentration

Common Causes of Brain Disease

Stroke, Transient ischemic attack, Brain aneurysm, Vasculitis, Multiple sclerosis, Neurodegenerative Conditions, Huntington’s disease, Meningitis, Encephalitis, Brain abscess, Seizures, Trauma, Intracerebral hemorrhage, Brain tumor, Glioblastoma, Hydrocephalus

Risk Factors of Brain Disease

Illness, Genetics, Traumatic injury, Environmental risk factors like radiation, Family history of mental illness, History of misusing alcohol or drugs

Investigation Techniques for Brain Disease

Neurological examination, CT scan, MRI, PET scans, CSF test

Treatment and Prevention of Brain Disease

Treat the symptoms, Treat the underlying causes, Look out for the complications

Available Brain Disease Medicines

No medicines currently available for this condition.

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