Dysfunction without pathology Flashcards
1
Q
What is trigeminal neuralgia?
A
Sudden, severe, shooting pain below jaw, on one side
A nerve malfunction
Normally idiopathic
2
Q
Why are seizures treated after they last for 5mins?
A
Because it can be assumed that it won’t stop by itself
3
Q
What is foetal valproate syndrome?
A
Affects IQ
Causes malformations like spina bifida
Associated with neurodisability
It’s dose-dependent
4
Q
What are some causes of anosmia?
A
- Mucous blockage of the nose preventing odours from reaching the olfactory nerve receptors
- Head trauma: can result in shearing of the olfactory nerve fibres leading to anosmia.
- Congenital
- Parkinson’s disease: an early feature
- COVID-19
