Neuroscience

Other Neurological Conditions See All  Absence Seizures in Other Neurological Conditions Absence seizures are a type of epilepsy that most often occur in children. Read on for details about this condition. ...more  Brain Abscess in Children in Other Neurological Conditions An abscess is a pocket of infection. In the brain, an abscess may be in one or more areas. This condition may cause problems with how the brain and spinal cord function. It is a serious and life-threatening condition that needs to be treated right away. ...more  Encephalitis in Children in Other Neurological Conditions Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The inflammation causes the brain to swell. This leads to changes in a child's nervous system that can include confusion, changes in alertness, and seizures. ...more  Epilepsy and Seizures in Children in Other Neurological Conditions Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes a child to have seizures. It is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system. ...more  Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Children in Other Neurological Conditions Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a short-term but often life-threatening disorder that affects the nerves in the body. GBS can cause muscle weakness, pain, and short-term (temporary) paralysis of the facial, chest, and leg muscles. ...more  Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Babies in Other Neurological Conditions Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is bleeding inside or around the ventricles in the brain. The ventricles are the spaces in the brain that contain the cerebral spinal fluid. ...more  Meningitis in Children in Other Neurological Conditions Meningitis is most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection that moves into the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). ...more  Neuroblastoma in Other Neurological Conditions Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor. It grows in nerve tissue of babies and young children. The cancer cells grow in young nerve cells of a baby growing in the womb. These cells are called neuroblasts. It’s is the most common cancer in babies under age 1. It’s rare in children older than age 10. ...more  Neurocutaneous Syndromes in Children in Other Neurological Conditions Neurocutaneous syndromes are disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, organs, skin, and bones. The diseases are lifelong conditions that can cause tumors to grow in these areas. They can also cause other problems such as hearing loss, seizures, and developmental problems. ...more  Neurogenic Bladder in Children in Other Neurological Conditions Neurogenic bladder means the bladder doesn't work normally because of nerve damage. It causes a child to have problems with holding or releasing urine. ...more  Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL) in Children in Other Neurological Conditions Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a softening of white brain tissue near the ventricles. The ventricles are fluid-filled chambers in the brain. ...more  Reye Syndrome in Children in Other Neurological Conditions 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. ...more  Status Epilepticus in Other Neurological Conditions A seizure that lasts at least 30 minutes is called status epilepticus, or a prolonged seizure. This is a medical emergency that may lead to permanent brain damage or death. Many medical experts become concerned that a seizure is status epilepticus after it lasts 5 to 10 minutes. ...more  Stroke in Children in Other Neurological Conditions Stroke is much more common in adults than children, but children get strokes, too. The good news is that a child has a better ability to recover from stoke than an adult because a child's brain is still developing....more  Tourette Disorder in Children in Other Neurological Conditions Tourette disorder is a neurological disorder that causes repeated tics. Tics are sudden, uncontrolled vocal sounds or muscle jerks. Symptoms of TD often begin between ages 5 and 10. They usually start with mild, simple tics of the face, head, or arms. ...more  Ketogenic Diet for Seizures in Children in Other Neurological Conditions A ketogenic diet is a special type of diet that causes the body to make ketones. The diet is very high in fat, and very low in carbohydrates. It includes enough protein to help your child grow. ...more