Brain Health
Explore common conditions of the brain and nervous system, helpful resources, and treatment options that can help you help your child feel their best.
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Causes
Causes of neurological conditions can include genetics, environmental factors, and infections.
Definition
Learn the basics about the anatomy and inner workings of your brain and the components its made of.
Diagnosis
Diagnosing neurological issues involves medical history, exams, imaging, and brain function tests.
Management
Learn more about managing your brain health after the diagnosis of a neurological issue.
Prevention
Preventing neurological issues involves healthy choices and proactive measures like exercise, nutrition, and rest.
Recovery
Neurological event recovery involves rehabilitation, medical interventions, and brain healing or adaptation.
Related Conditions
Neurological health conditions include neurodegenerative disorders, stroke, epilepsy, migraines and more.
Symptoms
Neurological conditions can manifest as changes in cognition, sensation, coordination, or behavior.
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Management
Ketogenic Diet for Seizures in Children
A ketogenic diet is causes the body to make ketones. It's very high in fat, low in carbohydrates, and includes enough protein to help your child grow.
Diagnosis
Kids' Headaches: The Diagnosis Is Difficult
Most headaches in kids are caused by tension, not disease.
Common neurological conditions in children
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Types
Reye Syndrome in Children
Reye syndrome is a rare but very serious illness that causes brain swelling and liver damage. It can also affect all the body’s organs.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Children
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disease of the nerves and muscles caused by certain genes. It causes muscle wasting and weakness.
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Anencephaly in Children
Anencephaly is a birth defect that affects the brain and skull bones. Learn more about this condition.
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Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in Children
Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is when the spinal cord is damaged from an accident or other situation. An SCI may be a bruise (contusion), a partial tear, or a complete tear (transection) in the spinal cord.
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Chiari Malformation Type I in Children
A Chiari malformation (CM) is a problem with how the brain sits in the skull. Read on for detailed information about this condition in children.
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Cerebral Palsy in Children
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong condition that affects how the brain and muscles communicate. CP affects body movement, muscle control, coordination, reflexes, posture, and balance.
Expand your mind
Test your knowledge and learn more about brain health.
What Do You Know About Concussions?
A concussion is caused by a blow or jolt to the head. It is also called a traumatic brain injury. Find out more about concussions by taking this quiz.
Take the Reye Syndrome Quiz
Answer this one: Which part of the body is affected the most by Reye syndrome? Learn about Reye syndrome by taking this quiz.
Treatments for neurological conditions
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Treatment
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy for Cerebral Palsy in Children
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Treatment
VP shunt (child)
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Treatment
When Your Child Has a Brain Tumor
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Treatment
When Your Child Has a Brain Abscess
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Treatment
When Your Child Has Encephalitis
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When Your Child Has Intracranial Hemorrhage
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Treatment
When Your Child Has Migraine Headaches
Watch & Learn: Preventing Abusive Head Trauma
Watch this video to learn about abusive head trauma, the serious injuries it causes, and tips on how to comfort your baby while keeping them safe.
