What are the different types of brain disorders?

Brain Injuries

Brain injuries are often caused by blunt trauma. Trauma can damage brain tissue, neurons, and nerves. This damage affects your brain’s ability to communicate with the rest of your body. Examples of brain injuries include:

1. Hematomas
2. Blood clots
3. Contusions, or bruising of brain tissue
4. Cerebral edema, or swelling inside the skull
5. Concussions
6. Strokes

 Brain Tumors

Sometimes, tumors form in the brain and can be very dangerous. These are called primary brain tumors. In other cases, cancer somewhere else in your body spreads to your brain. These are called secondary or metastatic brain tumors.

The most common symptoms of brain tumors are:

1. headaches
2. seizures
3. numbness or tingling in your arms or legs
4. nausea
5. vomiting
6. changes in personality
7. difficulty with movement or balance
8. changes in your hearing, speech, or vision

 Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases cause your brain and nerves to deteriorate over time. They can change your personality and cause confusion. They can also destroy your brain’s tissue and nerves.

Some brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, may develop as you age. They can slowly impair your memory and thought processes. Other diseases, such as Tay-Sachs disease, are genetic and begin at an early age. Other common neurodegenerative diseases include:

1. Huntington’s disease
2. ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), or Lou Gehrig’s disease
3. Parkinson’s disease
4. all forms of dementia

 Mental Disorders

Mental disorders, or mental illnesses, are a large and diverse group of conditions that affect your behavior patterns. Some of the most frequently diagnosed mental disorders are:

1. depression
2. anxiety
3. bipolar disorder
4. post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
5. schizophrenia

The symptoms of mental disorders vary based on the condition. Different people can experience the same mental disorders very differently. You should talk to your doctor if you notice a change in your behavior, thought patterns, or moods.

The two major types of treatment for mental disorders are medication and psychotherapy. Different methods work better for different conditions. Many people find that a combination of the two is the most effective.

If you think you might have a mental disorder, it’s important to talk to your doctor of AMRI Hospitals, best neurology hospital in Kolkata to come up with a treatment plan that works for you. There are many resources available — don’t try to self-medicate.