Nervous system problems

The nervous system is a complex system that regulates and coordinates body activities. Problems related to the nervous system can cause different symptoms, depending on the area which is involved in the problem.

Causes

• Injuries especially to the head and spinal cord
• Infections of the brain or membranes surrounding the brain or spinal cord
• Overuse of some medicines
• Some diseases like Parkinson's disease, Multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease etc.
• Problems which occur at the time of birth
• Mental health problems
• Brain tumour
• Organ system failure like Respiratory failure, Kidney failure, Heart failure etc.
• High blood pressure
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Problems related to blood supply

Symptoms

• Sudden, severe headache
• Change in the level of consciousness
• Confusion
• Numbness, tingling, weakness, or inability to move a part
• Visual disturbances like blurring double vision, or loss of vision in one or both eyes.
• Loss of speech, trouble talking, or trouble understanding speech.
• Nausea and vomiting
• Unsteadiness or the inability to stand or walk
• Seizures