degenerative diseases

Stroke (stroke), or stroke, is a sudden disruption of blood flow to some part of the brain, causing symptoms such as paralysis of the body, difficulty speaking, fainting, dizziness, and headache, depending on the site affected. This stroke may be of the ischemic type, which is more common and occurs when there is loss of blood flow through a clot, for example, or of the hemorrhagic type, when a vessel ruptures and causes bleeding within the brain or in the meninges, which are the films that involve the brain

Leber's congenital amaurosis, also known as ACL, Leber's syndrome or Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy, is a rare inherited degenerative disease that causes gradual changes in the electrical activity of the retina, which is the tissue of the eye that detects light and color, leading to severe loss of vision from birth and other eye problems such as light sensitivity or keratoconus, for example

The Alzheimer's patient needs to take the drugs for dementia every day and stimulate the brain in a variety of ways. It is therefore recommended that it be accompanied by a caregiver or family member, because being accompanied is easier to maintain the necessary care and decrease the progression of memory loss

Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that, although it has not yet been cured, the use of medicines such as Rivastigmine, Galantamine or Donepezil, along with stimulant therapies such as occupational therapy, can help to control the symptoms and delay their progression, avoiding aggravation of brain complications and improving the quality of life of the person

Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare genetic disease that affects nerve cells in the spinal cord responsible for transmitting the electrical stimuli from the brain to the muscles, thus preventing the individual from having difficulty or not being able to move the muscles voluntarily. There are several types of spinal muscular atrophy, depending on the degree of muscle impairment and the age at which the first symptoms appear: Type 1 : is a severe form of the disease that can be identified shortly after birth as it affects the normal development of the baby, leading to difficulty holding the head o

Mad cow disease in humans, known scientifically as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, can be passed on to humans when eating meat from contaminated animals, for example. This disease has no cure because it is caused by prions, which are abnormal proteins that settle in the brain and lead to the gradual development of definitive lesions, causing symptoms common to dementia that include difficulty thinking or talking, for example

The cyst in the brain is a type of benign tumor, usually filled with fluid, blood, air, or tissue, which may already be born with the baby or develop throughout life. This type of cyst is usually silent, and therefore, in most cases, it is only identified by some routine examination, such as computed tomography

Dehydration is the main cause of acute kidney failure, and in this case, it is more likely to be resolved, however there are other possible causes and the doctor may indicate how the treatment should be done to increase the chances of cure. Main causes of acute renal failure The causes of acute kidney failure, which is the inability of the kidneys to filter blood, may be: Dehydration; Lack of blood in the kidneys; Urinary flow obstruction; Injuries to the kidney itself; Infections; Septicemia; Use of medicines for own account; Purple; Hemolytic-uremic syndrome; Malignant hypertension; Reaction

Pancreatic cancer is a type of malignant tumor that usually does not show symptoms in advance, which means that when it is discovered it may already be spread in such a way that the chances of cure are greatly reduced. The life span of the person with pancreatic cancer can be very reduced, ranging from 6 months to 5 years, even performing the treatment indicated by the doctor

Polymyalgia rheumatica is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes pain in the muscles near the shoulder and hip joints, accompanied by stiffness and difficulty to move the joints, which lasts about 1 hour after waking. Although its cause is not known, this problem is more common in older people over 65 and rarely occurs in people under 50 years of age

Conductive hearing loss also known as hearing loss is due to a problem in the middle ear or outside of the ear, which prevents the sound from reaching the inner ear clearly and perceptibly. Usually, this problem occurs because the ear canal becomes clogged or the ear bones, such as the stirrup, become more rigid, which prevents the eardrum from moving, for example in the case of otosclerosis

Alzheimer's is considered precocious when it is diagnosed before the 65 years of age and in this case it is always hereditary. Its main symptoms may include memory flaws, mental confusion or irritability and aggressiveness, often appearing around the age of 30 years. Early diagnosis is important, because when treated early, the disease can more easily be controlled

Cancer is one of the most serious diseases because of its ability to spread cancer cells throughout the body, affecting nearby organs and tissues, but also more distant sites. These cancer cells that reach the other organs are known as metastases. Although the metastases are in another organ, they continue being formed by carcinogenic cells of the initial tumor and, by that, does not mean that cancer has developed in the new affected organ

Cancer can be cured as soon as it is discovered early and treatment begins promptly and therefore it is essential to see a doctor when symptoms such as a non-healing wound appear, pain that does not improve with rest or weight loss without an obvious cause. Some types of cancer are easier to heal than others and who can indicate the chances of a cancer cure is the oncologist who is following the case

Alzheimer's disease, also known as Alzheimer's disease, is a disease that causes the degeneration of brain cells, causing dementia and causing symptoms such as progressive memory loss, difficulty in reasoning and speaking, as well as knowing objects and their functions. Alzheimer's disease is getting worse as time goes by, and at a later stage of the disease the patient has to be cared for by family members

Lack of memory or difficulty in memorizing information is rarely linked to diseases of the nervous system such as Alzheimer's, a common problem also among young people and adults. However, it is possible to improve the ability to set information by using techniques that facilitate memory access and increase the number of connections made by the brain, which facilitates learning and increases performance in studies and work

Alzheimer's usually is not hereditary, so when there are one or more cases of the disease in the family, it does not mean that the remaining members are at risk of developing the disease. However, there are some genes that can be inherited from parents and that increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

This test consists of 10 multiple choice questions that can help diagnose Alzheimer's because it evaluates factors such as memory, orientation, as well as mood and language changes. The test can be done by the person himself or by a family member, when there is a suspicion of Alzheimer's. Although it does not provide enough data to close the Alzheimer's diagnosis this questionnaire may indicate that the person needs to go to the doctor because there is a suspicion that the disease is developing

Alzheimer's is a genetic disease that passes from parents to children, but may not develop in all patients when some care, such as lifestyle and eating habits, are adopted. In this way, it is possible to combat genetic factors with external factors. So, to make Alzheimer's prevention, especially in cases of family history of illness, there are 6 care that help delay the onset of the disease and are listed below

Physiotherapeutic treatment for Alzheimer's disease should be performed at least 2 times a week in patients who are at an early stage of the disease and who have symptoms such as difficulty walking or balancing, for example, helping to slow the progression of the disease and maintaining the autonomy of the patient for a longer period of time