A rare and severe type of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) begins during childhood years, that is, between the age of 2 and 6 years. Children with LGS frequently suffer from different forms of seizures, which...
Epilepsy is one of those chronic conditions that have the ability to disrupt an individual’s life. It even presents a series of dangerous situations as the individual with epilepsy is vulnerable to seizures that can...
Parkinson’s is a disease of the central nervous system that affects a person’s movement and behavior over the years. The symptoms of Parkinson’s are subtle and develop slowly with some so faint that they are...
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive form of dementia that affects parts of the brain controlling thought, memory, and language. The condition in its advanced stages can affect a person’s daily routine in a severe...
There are certain psychological conditions that can interfere with an individual’s normal functioning. One such condition that is known to affect children, teenagers, and continues into adulthood is attention deficit...
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cells naturally produced by the body, essential for the normal function of the immune system. A deficiency of these white blood cells results in a condition called neutropenia...
Dementia is caused due to damage to nerve cells in the brain. The damage affects the ability of the brain cells to communicate with one another. This affects the thinking, language, and behavior of a person. Depending...
Understanding the causes and symptoms of a brain hemorrhage Hemorrhage is the medical term for blood loss. The condition results in significant bleeding which can be life-threatening in many cases. The bleeding is...
When the cells in the brain start multiplying abnormally and rigorously, they form a mass that is medically addressed as a tumor. A tumor in the brain can lead to cancer and can, therefore, be fatal. However, a benign...