what are the effects of neurological diseases in children?
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/neurologicdiseases.html
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Interesting article on the effects of daycare and Preschool\n\nhttp://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20051101/news_1n1earlyed.html
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Thanks for asking this great question. \n\nAs you study the different ways this disorder can present, you'll get to know the signs.  As society becomes more aware of this disorder, the information will become more available and reliable.\n \nAs a pediatrician, you will need to know when to refer a child to a Pediatric Neurologist for diagnosis and treatment.  Our first Pediatrician missed it altogether.  She did not take me seriously when I told her that my son was having involuntary muscle spasms!  We switched pediatricians and started over.    \n\nAfter explaining to the new pediatrician what was happening, and before our visit to the Pediatric Neurologist, we decided to video tape our sons tics and vocal tremors, as we were not sure if they would present at the prescribed day and time of the appointment.  This information was invaluable for the diagnosis.\n\nIf in your career you suspect that a child may have this, you might suggest that they tape their child at home and bring it to the Pediatric Neurologist that you refer them to.  I hope this answer helps.  See also my answer to a similar question:\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=Au6ndYsRC9yFaaunMuIOHcAjzKIX?qid=1006030207422
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Definitely see your family physican.  It could be many things, palsy, Parkinson's, Chorea, stroke, injured muscle, etc.  Your doctor can run the necessary tests to diagnosis the condition.
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Generally, multiple sclerosis and neurofibromatosis. The former is a demyelinating disease of unknown origin that can strike at any age, but tends to afflict those of middle age (40s or 50s). The latter is a genetic condition where neurofibromas--benign tumors--form on the peripheral nerves.\nThese conditions may also affect the CNS, but are known most prominently for their peripheral effects.
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You need to find a very good neurologist who understands children. She probably will need medication to avoid seizures.  I suspect the doctor will tell you that she stands a good chance to lead a good normal life if she is treated correctly. Good luck.
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The motor neuron diseases (MND) are a group of progressive neurological disorders that destroy motor neurons, the cells that control voluntary muscle activity such as speaking, walking, breathing, and swallowing.  Characteristic symptoms of MND include gradual weakening, wasting away, and uncontrollable twitching of the muscles; spasticity or stiffness in the arms and legs; and overactive tendon reflexes. Sensation, intellect, memory, and personality are not affected in MND.  In some types of MND, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, commonly called Lou Gehrig’s disease) muscle weakness is progressive and eventually leads to death when the muscles that control breathing no longer work.  Other types of MND progress slowly and last over a lifetime.  MND occur in adults and children, and are more common in men than in women.  In adults, symptoms usually appear after age 40, and may be similar to those of other diseases, making diagnosis difficult.  In children, particularly in inherited forms of the disease, symptoms are present from birth.  Inherited forms of MND are caused by genetic mutations or deletions that cause degeneration of motor neurons.  Hereditary MND include a group of childhood disorders known as the spinal muscular atrophies.  Nonhereditary (also called sporadic) MND are caused by unknown factors, although scientists think environmental toxins or viruses could act as disease triggers.  Nonhereditary MND include ALS, progressive bulbar palsy, pseudobulbar palsy, primary lateral sclerosis, progressive muscular atrophy, and post-polio syndrome. There are no specific tests to diagnose the MND.
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Wernig Hoffman Disease, also termed hereditary spinal muscular atrophy, is a disease of infants and young children that resembles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. (spinal disease)Pathological changes are confined to the anterior horn cells of the cord and the cranial nerve motor nuclei. The disease affects all muscles to a varying degree. \n\nInfants with Werdnig Hoffmann disease may lack head control, may be unable to roll over or support their weight, and tend to lie relatively still, with little or no movement (flaccid paralysis). In addition, they may develop difficulties sucking, swallowing, and breathing; have an increased susceptibility to respiratory infections; or develop other complications that may lead to potentially life-threatening abnormalities within the first months or years of life. Intelligence is normal. Most affected children die before 2 years of age but survival may be dependent on the degree of respiratory function. \n\nFor infants who appear to have normal development for several months prior to the onset of muscle weakness, the disorder may tend to have a more slowly progressive course. Muscles of the pelvic, trunk, and shoulder areas may initially appear to be disproportionately affected. All muscles, with the exception of the eyes, are affected
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It is observed that patients with brain damage in one half of the brain, affects the opposite half of the body like in some stroke patients.\n\nA stroke is an illness in which part of the brain is suddenly severely damaged or destroyed. The result is loss of function of the affected part of the brain. It usually causes weakness, paralysis of the arm and leg on either the left or right side of the body, twisting of the face, and in some cases other effects which may include loss of balance, and difficulty in swallowing.\n\nIn very severe cases, there is a loss of consciousness or confusion of thought. The damage in the brain is caused by a blood clot or haemorrhage. If the clot is very big or if it affects a vital part of the brain, the patient may die. In less severe cases partial or complete recovery occurs.
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Only in that children are already more susceptable to illnesses due to less mature immune systems already. Children with HIV are usually born with it, therefore are probably already suffering from the symptoms
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my son had a benign form of epilpsy, it started when he was 4 and luckily he hasnt had one in several years, but i think it hurt him mentally, he has had some trouble in school.
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Renal failure, brain damage, muscle damage, nerve damage, coma, death. Later, there could be learning difficulties, blindness. These are extreme cases. In no way am I saying that these things will happen. Just that they can.
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this is the best i found!\ninteresting discussions.\nApparently, the brain is short of oxygen and looses its functional ability.what really happens: you will have to check out the websites and see!\nthe first link takes you to other various links on this matter.\nthe second link gives detailed diagrams with explanations.
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It makes the whole thing a lot less interesting for the kids, maybe it would stop them taking so much...\nAnd maybe it would give more hope for people who could use them for medical reasons, such as an uncle of mine who suffers with MS
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I never heard of that disease..did you make it up  ?\n I have problems sleeping also,but force myself to lay down ,and usually I catch a few winks enough to get me through the day.Try that.\n Eventually lack of sleep will catch up to you,so try and get an early afternoon nap after lunch with your grandson if possible to energize yourself .\n  I just made a pot of coffee myself,it is 4:55 a.m. ,and have been up for about an hour,and don't see myself falling asleep any more until later tonight. \n  Outdoor activities such as taking him out to the park,playground will tire him out also for an early afternoon nap after lunch.   \n  It would not be good to fall asleep if he is still awake,bad things could happen.
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I am a nurse and have looked after alot of kids with it moreso than adults. Did she get meningococcal meningitis, which is the infectious one? Sounds like it if they think her brain has suffered. the infection passes through the barrier into the brain and causes disease. it is hard to know what kind of way that will leave her. depends how well she recovers. when the brain is affected, various things can happen, depending on the area affected. She will certainly be alot more dependant, and will feel very frustrated at this I am sure. It could cause some behavioural problems if that part of the brain is affected. She could lose speech or the ability to walk. its hard to know. You really need to talk to the specialist looking after her as they will have an idea of what area is affected and be able to prepare you. There should be a liason nurse in the hospital as well to be a support to you. I hope she makes as good a recovery as possible. Thinking of you all.
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Weeks to months or years later other symptoms can develop if the disease is not diagnosed and treated. These include symptoms of meningitis, certain heart irregularities, blindness, memory loss, temporary paralysis of certain facial muscles, pain with numbness or weakness of an arm or leg, and, most commonly, arthritis.