Brain Injuries and Disorders

TIA – Transient Ishemic Attack - Like a stroke but symptoms go away in 5 to 50 minutes. Huntington’s Disease – Genetic disorder. On Chromosome #4Death within 15 years of first symptomsDominant trait but does not usually show symptoms until middle age.

Rubella (German Measles) – Causes deafness or blindness in a child whose mother has this disease in pregnancy.

Cerebral Palsy – Lack of Oxygen Neuromuscular voluntary control problems

Multiple Sclerosis – Autoimmune disease. Cause unknown. Can strike at any age but most common onset is in young adults Spina Bifida – Incomplete closure of spine or skull during pregnancyOrthostatic Hypotension – Low blood pressure when sitting or standing from a lying down position.