Question

Research the Internet about a problem that occurs with the nervous system. For your first post, write a description about the disease/disorder you chose. What are some of the symptoms? Is it treatable/curable? If so, how? Is it genetic or caused by something environmental? Why did you choose this particular problem? Does it affect a particular group of individuals more than others? Etc? Do you have any personal experience with this problem? List at least one source from your research.

Answer 1

Alzheimer's disease.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.

Brain cell connections and the cells themselves degenerate and die, eventually destroying memory and other important mental functions.

Symptoms :

Cognitive: mental decline, difficulty thinking and understanding, confusion in the evening hours, delusion, disorientation, forgetfulness, making things up, mental confusion, difficulty concentrating, inability to create new memories, inability to do simple maths, or inability to recognise common things

Behavioural: aggression, agitation, difficulty with self care, irritability, meaningless repetition of own words, personality changes, restlessness, lack of restraint, or wandering and getting lost

Mood: anger, apathy, general discontent, loneliness, or mood swings

Psychological: depression, hallucination, or paranoia

Also common: appetite loss, difficulty with skilled movement, or paraphasia

there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease or a way to stop or slow its progression, there are drug and non-drug options that may help treat symptoms.

Cause:

Alzheimer's disease is thought to be caused by the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around brain cells.

I chosed it because it is very common

Over 1.5 million people come up with this disease