Diseases of the Nervous System | Symptoms, Precautions and Treatment

Diseases of the Nervous System are the most commonly searched diseases on internet. Nervous system is one of the most important systems of our body. It controls other systems of our body, which makes it one of the most important systems of our body. Our complete body is connected to our brain by nerves which are connected to brain. These nerves act as a medium to pass information from all body parts to brain. So even a minor disease in our nervous system, can cause a major disorder in our body. Here we are discussing some common nervous system diseases. We will also discuss some common precautions to prevent these diseases and their symptoms and treatment.

Basically nervous system diseases are of two types:

1. Central Nervous System Diseases ( brain and spinal cord )


2. peripheral nervous system diseases ( all other neural elements)

Some common nervous system diseases:

• Brain Diseases


• Spinal Cord Diseases


• Headache


• Movement Disorders


• Low Vision Conditions


• Paralysis


• Neuromuscular Diseases


• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome


• Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease


• Friedreich's Ataxia


• Fibromyalgia


• Meningitis and Meningococcal Infections


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• Nervous System Cancers


• Poliomyelitis


• Restless Legs Syndrome


• Spina Bifida

Nervous System Diseases Prevention: Some nervous system diseases are caused by viruses which are unpreventable. But some diseases are causes due to inadequate lifestyle which are preventable. If we follow the following tips then we can avoid most of the nervous system diseases as well as some other diseases also.

• Physical Exercise on regular basis


• Living in a hygienic environment


• Having quality diet (full of nutrients)


• Living a tension free life


• Giving some time to meditation


• Avoiding alcohol and smoking