disease and disorder emt

Subdural hematoma

accumulation of blood beneath the dura mater

Epidural

blood accumulates in the epidural space, the space outside the dura mater

intracerebral hematoma

bleeding occurs within the brain 

cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

normal blood supply to the brain has been disrupted

transient ischemic attack (TIA)

caused by a brief interruption in cerebral blood flow

hydrocephalus

fluid accumulation in the skull

akinesia

complete or partial loss of muscle movement

bradykinesia

abnormal slowness of movement or sluggishness of mental and physical processes.

hyperkinesia

abnormally increased activity or motor function

anesthesia

partial or complete loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness and resulting from disease, injury, or administration of an anesthetic.

aphagia

inability or refusal to swallow. It is characterized by abstention from eating because swallowing is painful.

aphasia

absence or impairment of the ability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs; it results from a brain dysfunction.

dysphasia

speech impairment caused by a lesion in the brain; characterized by lack of coordination and failure to arrange words properly.

cephalalgia

headache

neuralgia

pain along the course of a nerve

cerebral concussion

loss of consciousness, either temporary or prolonged, as a result of a blow to the head.

cerebral contusion

bruising of brain tissue as a result of head injury.

cerebral hemmorage

the result of the rupture of a sclerosed or diseased blood vessel in the brain.

coma

a state of unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be aroused, even by powerful stimulation

diplegia

paralysis affecting like parts on both sides of the body.

hemiplegia

paralysis of one side of the body.

paraplegia

 paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body.

quadriplegia

paralysis of all four extremities. This is also called tetraplegia.

cerebral palsy

a brain disorder characterized by paralysis and lack of muscle coordination

myasthenia gravis

a disease characterized by muscle weakness and abnormal fatigue.

epilepsy

a group of neurologic disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of convulsive seizures, sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or all of these.

multiple sclerosis

a chronic disease of the central nervous system in which there is progressive destruction of the myelin sheaths of the neurons.

parkinson disease

a chronic nervous disease characterized by a fine, slowly spreading tremor, muscular weakness, rigidity, and often a peculiar gate.

meningocele

herniation of the meninges through a defect in the skull or vertebral column.

craniocele

protrusion of the brain through a defect in the skull.

encephalocele

hernial protrusion of brain substance through a congenital or traumatic opening of the skull; craniocele.

meningitis

inflammation of the meninges.

encephalitis

inflammation of the brain.

encephalomeningitis

inflammation of the brain and meninges

neuritis

inflammation of a nerve.

myelitis

inflammation of the bone marrow or inflammation of the spinal cord.

encephalomalacia

softening of the brain.

encephalomyopathy

any disease of the brain.

neuropathy

any disease of the nerves.

narcolepsy

a chronic ailment involving sudden attacks of sleep that occur at intervals

shingles

an acute, infectious eruption of vesicles, usually on the trunk of the body along a peripheral nerve.

psychosis

gross impairment in reality testing, such as schizophrenia

neurosis

mental disorders in which the symptoms are distressing to the person, reality testing is intact, behavior does not violate gross social norms

autism

characterized by withdrawal and impaired social interaction and communication

attention deficit disorder (ADD)

demonstrate short attention span and poor concentration.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

hyperkinesia, hyperactivity, hyperkinesis

mental retardation

disorder characterized by a sub average general intelligence with deficits or impairments in the ability to learn and adapt socially

dementia

progressive mental disorder characterized by chronic personality disintegration, confusion, disorientation and deterioration of intellectual capacity and function

alzheimer disease

progressive mental deterioration, often with confusion disorientation, restlessness, speech disturbances, and inability to carry out purposeful movements

anxiety

anticipation of impending danger and dread

posttraumatic stress disorder

an acute emotional response after a traumatic event or situation involving severe environmental stress

panic attack

an episode of acute anxiety that occurs undpredictably

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

recurrent and persistent thoughts, ideas, and feelings sufficient to cause distress or interfere with activities of daily living

dissociation

emotions are so repressed there may be confusion in identity and a split or separation of personality

somatoform disorders

are characterized by symptoms suggestions physical illness or disease, which cannot be demonstrated

hypochondriasis

unrealistic interpretation of physical symptoms despite evidence to the contrary

pseudoplegia

loss of muscle power without actual neurological paralysis

neurasthenia

is a nervous disorder characterized by weakness and sometimes nervous exhaustion. It is believed by some to be psychosomatic, although it is often associated with a depressed state.

acrophobia

fear of heights

claustrophobia

fear of enclosed spaces

pyrophobia

fear of fire

agoraphobia

fear of open/public places

zoophobia

fear of animals

phobophobia

fear of acquiring a phobia

arachnophobia

fear of spiders

anorexia nervosa

characterized by a prolonged refusal to eat, resulting in wasting, emotional disturbance concerning body image, and fear of becoming obese

bulimia

An uncontrolled desire for food that results in continuous eating followed by purging and depression

clinical depression

an emotional state with exaggerated feelings of sadness, despair discouragement, emptiness and hopelessness.

mania

an unstable emotional state that includes excessive excitement, elation, ideas, and psychomotor activities

bipolar disorder

occurrence of manic episodes, major depressive episodes or mixed moods