brain disorders and diseases

glioma

tumor composed of the glial tissue

multiple sclerosis

myelin sheath destruction. disruptions in nerve impulse conduction

Guillain-Barre syndrome

autoimmune condition that causes acute inflammation of the peripheral nerves in which myelin sheaths on the axons are destroyed, resulting in decreased nerve impulses, loss of reflex response, and sudden muscle weakness

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)

a rapidly progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles

meningitis

inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord

encephalitis

inflammation of the brain

hydrocephalus

accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain

epilepsy

chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity

parkinson's disease

A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors.

shingles

viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes blisters on the skin that follow the course of the affected nerves