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17 Cards in this Set
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Neuritis
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Inflammation of nerves or neurons due to a traumatic event, pathology,
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Neuralgia
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The pain resulting from neuritis.
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Sciatica
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Inflammation of the sciatic nerve
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Tic douloreux
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trigeminal neuralgia
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Bell's Palsy
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Paralysis of Cranial Nerve VII. The facial musculature is paralyzed. Recovery is possible.
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Shingles
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Caused by the chicken pox virus. Takes root in the dorsal root ganglion. There is no cure. Affects various dermatomes via sensory nerves.
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Cerebral Palsy
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Disease that damages the motor part of the brain. Caused by oxygen deprivation or head trauma during birth.
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Neuroma
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A tumor of the nervous system.
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Glioma
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A tumor of the glial cells. This is the most common of brian tumors.
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Multiple neurofibromatosis
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An inherited disease; characterized by
numerous fibrous neuromas associated with the Schwann cells. Causes disfiguring tumors. |
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Cerebral Vascular Accidents (CVAs)/Strokes
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This is when blood vessel to brain has a blockage or bursts. Third leading cause of death.
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Seizure Disorders
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Second most common disorder of the nervous system;
characterized by sudden, uncontrolled bursts of abnormal neuronal activity and abnormal behavior. |
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Epilepsy
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Constant, frequent seizures
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Meningitis
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Inflammation of the meninges of bacterial origin. 20% mortality rate.
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Encephalitis
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Inflammation of the brain tissue itself and is of viral origin. Higher mortality rate than meningitis.
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J. Reye's Syndrome
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A rare type of encephalitis. Can cause liver dysfunction. Giving aspirin to children might cause this.
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Accounts for 1/3 of age related dementia. 10% 60-65, and 35-45% >85
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