Disorders Of The Nervous Flashcards
Name some nervous disorders in central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
What are the causes of nervous disorders
. Congenital (born with it)
. Vascular
. Infection: fungal, viral, bacterial
. Degenerative (as we get order)
. Trauma
. Environmental
symptoms
. Pain (especially in peripheral nervous disorders)
. Sleep problems
. Changes in special senses
. Changes in cognition (brushing teeth)
. Other symptoms- dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
What is a Stroke and the dental implications
Is neurological condition, occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced
And dental implications can be: cognition (brushing), dysphagia, speech (communication), poor oral hygiene, medication - anti coagulants (warfarin)
Is stroke a peripheral or central nervous system disease
Central nervous system