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Diseases/Disorders
Term | Definition |
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or (Lo-Gehrig's Disease_ | Like MS (Nervous System Disorder), Progressive muscle weakness - Nerves are destroyed - Still have their "mind" |
Epilepsy | CHRONIC SEIZURE - outta of it, Grand Mal: Muscles will be "Shaking" |
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | Immune System attacks and detroys coverings that protect nerves 1st hands, feet, eyes 2nd Nervous System 3rd Muscle weakness |
Spinabifida | Congenital Defect of Spinal Column (Vertebrae does not close properly during development, leaving spinal cord exposed) May Have weakness in: Legs or totally be Paralyzed below waist |
Permanent Disabilities - Developmental Disabilities : Occurs before Adulthood, Congenital : Born w/ or occurs during or right after birth | Cerebral Palsy - Damage to Cerebrum, Part of Brain (Jim/James) Involves motor Skills control |
Permanent Disabilities - Developmental Disabilities : Occurs before Adulthood, Congenital : Born w/ or occurs during or right after birth | Fragile X Syndrome: Inherited-defect in X Chromazone More Common, More Severe in boys (Billy) |
Permanent Disabilities - Developmental Disabilities : Occurs before Adulthood, Congenital : Born w/ or occurs during or right after birth | Hydrocephalus: "Water on the Brain" (Emi's Jacob) Can be Congenital or acquired through head trauma, tumor, or infection |
Neurologic Disorderes | Diagnosis: - X-RAYS - CT Scans - MRIs - Electrolencephalogarnphy (EEG) |
Paralysis - From NECK DOWN | Tetraplegia |
Paralysis - WAIST DOWN | Paraplegia |