Brain Disease: Growing Cases of Brain-related Diseases and Disorders across the Globe
Addictions (Substance Use Disorders) are extremely
powerful. So much so that even after
years or decades of abstinence and recovery, an individual can still experience
strong cravings, and be vulnerable to relapse.
Neuroimaging has allowed researches to investigate the acute and
long-term effects of addiction on the brain.
The majority of addiction experts agree that addiction greatly impacts
the brain, and many have coined it a “brain disease.”
Individuals who have developed addictions often struggle
with impulse control. This is why the
risk and rate of relapse is so high among individuals who enter recovery. Approximately 40-60% of individuals who are
in a 30-day inpatient rehab for drug and alcohol abuse relapse within the first
30 days of leaving, and up to 80% relapse within the first year. Impulse control is a primary factor that
contributes to such high relapse rates.
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We all understand that the brain is an essential component
of the human body. It is the central control hub for all our bodily function,
so if it is in crisis, the effects can be devastating. Under the umbrella of
brain diseases, there are many individual variations, all vary widely depending
on the particular condition. Brain diseases can result in other comorbid
conditions such as paralysis, seizures, and comas.
1. Meningitis
Meningitis is the inflammation of the lining that surrounds
the brain and the spinal cord. Usually due to infection, bacterial and viral
meningitis are the two most common forms of the disease. However, other cases
are known to be caused by fungi, chemical irritations, drug allergies, and some
cancers. The inflammation can be deadly serious if left untreated and complication
can occur such as seizures, brain damage, and hearing loss. Symptoms can vary
depending on age and the type of meningitis, but hospitalization is the most
immediate action in these cases as early diagnosis can prevent further
complications.
2. Alzheimer's
Disease
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are similar, but not the
same thing, as they are often mistaken to be. Alzheimer's is a form of
Dementia. With Dementia, there is a decline in cognitive function. This is due
to death, damage or malfunction of brain cells brought on by strokes, alcohol
abuse, and other conditions. Alzheimer's Disease kills and destroys brain
cells. They begin to degenerate or form an abnormal tissue build up. This
causes progressive memory loss and changes in behavior and personality. These
conditions are a combination of genetics, lifestyle, and environment , but it
is not entirely clear exactly what causes it.
3. Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a seizure disorder and is one of the most common
neurological disorders in the world. Its main trait is unpredictable seizures
that range in severity, but they can cause many other health problems as well.
A seizure is the disruption of any electrical communication between neurons in
the brain. Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disorder of the brain. To
diagnose epilepsy, a person must experience two or more unprovoked seizures,
separated by at least 24 hours.
4. Brain tumor
A brain tumor any mass of abnormal tissue cells, which form
a growth inside the brain. These growths can be benign (non-harmful) or
malignant (cancerous). Either way, they can cause problems by the pressure they
cause onto the brain. Tumors grow because more and more cells combine into the
mass. As it grows in size, the risk of seizure, motor function disruption and
confusion grows. Doctors can treat cancerous tumors or remove them depending on
location and size. Treatment is not always required in the case of benign
tumors, unlike cancerous tumors, they will not spread to other parts of the
body.
5. Lou Gehrig's
Disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the medical name of
Lou Gehrig's disease. The name of this diseases refers to Lou Gehrig who was a
famous baseball player in the 1930's. Gehrig suffered from muscle atrophy. Lou
Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disease, which affects the brain and
spinal cord, specifically the sections of nerve cells, which signal and
controls muscles. The motor neurons die, and the nerve area scars or hardens,
which is where sclerosis comes from. Sporadic ALS is the most common form of
the disease with up to 90% of cases diagnosed, and familial ALS, which counts
for 5-10%.
Leading companies operating in this research are Pfizer, Eli
Lilly, F. Hoffmann La Roche AG, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Abbvie, Allergan, Merck
and Co, Novartis AG, AstraZeneca
References:
http://www.acupuncturehealthcentertexas.com/Brain-Diseases.html
https://www.theinsightpartners.com/reports/brain-disease-market
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