Nervous system disease

[4] Developing babies can have birth defects that affect the formation of the nervous system.

[5] For example, Anencephaly (or spina bifida) causes abnormalities in the nervous system due to neural tube defects.

[10] Epilepsy, for example, is characterized by an abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which causes repeated seizures.

[17][18] Neurodegeneration is different in each disease; for example, MS is a result of a degenerative process called demyelination.

[17] On the other hand, Parkinson's disease results from damage of neurons in the Substantia Nigra, which is important to initiate motor behavior.

A lumbar puncture (LP), also known as a spinal tap, is a procedure where a hollow needle is inserted into the subarachnoid space of the spinal cord, allowing for the collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for collection and subsequent analysis.

The treatments for nervous system disorders varies depending on the condition, and can include interventions such as medication, surgery, and therapy.