Trauma Any type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) or injury done to the spinal cord can result in a wide spectrum of disabilities in a person. Depending on the section of the brain or spinal cord that suffers the trauma, the outcome may be anticipated. Infections Infectious<unk> s are transmitted in several ways. Some of these infections may affect the brain or spinal cord directly. Generally, an infection is a<unk>  that is caused by the invasion of a microorganism or virus. Degeneration Degenerative spinal disorders involve a loss of function in the spine. Pressure on the spinal cord and nerves may be associated with herniation or disc displacement. Brain degeneration also causes<unk> s (i.e. Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's<unk> s). Studies have shown that obese people may have severe degeneration in the brain due to loss of tissue affecting cognition. Structural defects Common structural defects include birth defects, anencephaly, hypospadias, and spina bifida. Children born with structural defects may have malformed limbs, heart problems, and facial abnormalities. Defects in the formation of the cerebral cortex include microgyria, polymicrogyria, bilateral frontoparietal polymicrogyria, and pachygyria. CNS Tumors A tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue. In the beginning, tumors can be noncancerous, but if they become malignant, they are cancerous. In general, they appear when there is a problem with cellular division. Problems with the body's immune system can lead to tumors. Autoimmune disorders An autoimmune disorder is a condition where in the immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. This is caused by a loss of tolerance to proteins in the body, resulting in immune cells recognising these as 'foreign' and directing an immune response against them. Stroke A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to the brain. Approximately every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. This can happen when a blood vessel is blocked by a blood clot or when a blood vessel ruptures, causing blood to leak to the brain. If the brain cannot get enough oxygen and blood, brain cells can die, leading to permanent damage.
Central nervous system disease
Nervous system disease
Cranial nerve disease
Central nervous system tumor
Brain damage
Neuromuscular disease
Spinal disease
Urologic disease