Traumatic Disruptions
Traumatic Brain injury
Damage from violent impact.
Ischemic Stroke
Vessel blocked by plaque
Multiple Sclerosis
Destruction of Myelin sheath disrupting transmission.
Cerebral palsy
Movement/Tone issues from pre birth trauma
Concussion
Violent shaking causing partial loss or function or memory.
Hemorrhagic Stroke
Vessel that has burst ruptured
Parkinsons Disease
Tremors, rigidity, and slow movement
Autism
Communication and focus challenges
Contusion
Physical bruising of brain tissue
CVA ( Cerebralvascular Accident)
Death of tissue due to lack of blood flow.
Alzheimers Disease
Progressive atrophy causing memory loss
Spina bifida
Protrusion of membranes through spinal gap
Hematoma
Mass of blood caused by injury ( Epidural or Subdural)
TIA
Brief stoppage of flow a warning sign
ALS
Degeneration of motor neurons causing muscle atrophy
Grand Mal
Violent contractions, loss of consciousness
Paralysis
Loss of voluntary motor function Ex. paraplegia
Aneurysm & Hydrocephalus
1) Abnormal ballooning of an artery
2) Excess fluid accumulation in the ventricles
Bells palsy
Temporary paralysis of facial nerves
Petit Mal and Aura
1) Brief absence of staring spells
2) Sensory warning before a seizure.