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Encephalitis== Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. Encephalitis with meningitis is known as meningoencephalitis. Symptoms include headache, fever, confusion, drowsiness, and fatigue. Further symptoms include seizures or convulsions, tremors, hallucinations, stroke, and memory problems. * In 2013, encephalitis was estimated to have resulted in 77,000 deaths, down from 92,000 in 1990.==...
Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in the cavities (ventricles) deep within the brain. The excess fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain. The term hydrocephalus is derived from the Greek words "hydro" meaning water and "cephalus" meaning head. Although hydrocephalus was once known as "water on the brain," the "water" is actually cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) — ...
Tay-Sachs disease is a rare genetic disorder that progressively destroys nerve cells (neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. The most common severe type, known as Infantile Tay–Sachs disease , becomes apparent around three to six months of age with the baby losing the ability to turn over, sit, or crawl. They also develop an exaggerated startle reaction to loud noises. An eye abnormality called...
Cerebral angiomas are blood vessel abnormalities comprised of clusters of abnormally dilated blood vessels. * They can be singular or multiple, and are found in the brain, spinal cord, and rarely, in other areas of the body including the skin and retina.* They are also known as:** cavernous angioma** cavernous hemangioma** cavernous venous malformation* Up to 40% of solitary cerebral angiomas c...