A child may be exposed to diseases or disorders that negatively affect the functioning of the nervous system. What are the symptoms of neurological diseases in children? Symptoms of neurological diseases in children The nervous system is divided into two main parts: the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the other part, which is the peripheral nervous system that extends throughout
Body parts.
Symptoms of nerve diseases in children vary according to the nature of the disease, the affected part of the nerves, and the location of the damage.
Symptoms related to the central nervous system
Here are the most prominent symptoms of neurological diseases in children that may affect the central nervous system:
Physiological symptoms
The physical physiological symptoms are
1. Poor ability to control muscles
Severe muscle weakness and inability to control it is one of the most prominent symptoms of nerve diseases, so that you may notice difficulty walking, imbalance, and inability to coordinate muscle movement in a child. Stiffness, spasticity, or extreme flexibility of the muscles may also be noted in the child.
2. Loss of ability to focus
Children with neurological diseases, such as: autism or hyperactivity, often lose their ability to focus and learn. They also have less imagination, daily or school tasks, and slow learning compared to their peers.
3. Nervous spasms
Nervous convulsions and epileptic seizures are also a symptom of obvious nerve diseases, which may occur as a result of infection, epilepsy or sometimes tumors.
4. Other physiological symptoms
They include
slow growth
Enlargement or atrophy in the size of the head.
Reaction disorder.
Fainting.
stutter
Constant severe headache.
vision disturbance
Shiver.
Weakness in one side.
High temperature for no apparent reason.
psychological symptoms
Some children may suffer from psychological problems and mental disorders, so that they may show symptoms of depression, severe mood swings, or symptoms of delirium and hallucinations.
Symptoms related to the peripheral nervous system
Symptoms of peripheral nerve diseases vary according to the location of the injury, including the following:
1. Symptoms of motor neuropathy
They include
muscle weakness
Muscle spasm and twitching.
Musculoskeletal atrophy.
Skin, hair and nail disorders
2. Symptoms of sensory neuropathy
They include
numbness and tingling
Loss of sensation in some parts of the body.
Loss of balance.
Mood disturbances.
sleep disturbance
3. Symptoms of autonomic neuropathy
They include
Disruption of the sweating process, which leads to problems with the internal body temperature.
Loss of urine control, which leads to recurring urinary tract infections and urinary incontinence.
Dizziness or persistent lightheadedness.
Persistent constipation or diarrhea, or loss of control over bowel movements.
Difficulty chewing and swallowing.
Difficulty breathing and heart arrhythmias.
Complications of neurological diseases in children
According to the type and nature of the disease, the complications vary from simple to very severe, so that some diseases may affect the child’s entire life and his ability to move and practice his daily life, and others may lead to symptoms related to slow learning or growth, for example, but the doctor can help improve them.
To mitigate serious complications in children as a result of neurological diseases, early diagnosis and optimal treatment are two essential steps to overcome and reduce this.
Diagnosis of neurological diseases in children
Here are the most prominent diagnostic methods for neurological diseases in children
1. Neurological examination
The doctor conducts a series of clinical examinations of the nerves, determines the child''s mental ability and concentration, determines the ability to move the muscles properly, checks balance and movement systems, and monitors reactions.
2. Radiographic images
Radiographic images form the following
Computed tomography.
Magnetic Resonance.
Poetron emission tomography.
X ray.
Ultrasound.
3. Other examinations
The doctor also performs the following tests
blood tests
Examination of chromosomes and genes.
Electroencephalography.
Electromyography.
