The brain can be divided into 3 main parts: the cerebrum, the brainstem, and the cerebellum.
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Is it time for your baby to have a full physical exam? Your pediatrician might want to conduct a neurological exam. Don't worry, this series of tests designed to evaluate your child's nervous system is painless. Here's what it entails.
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A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. The brain is part of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS also includes the spinal cord.
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Anencephaly is a birth defect that affects the brain and skull bones. Learn more about this condition.
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Cephalic disorders affect the central nervous system as it develops. They may also affect the brain and the growth of the skull.
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Most headaches in kids are caused by tension, not disease. Your pediatrician can determine what kind of headache your child has.
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A headache is pain or discomfort in one or more areas of the head or face. Headaches can happen once in a while. Or they may happen often.
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Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is when the spinal cord is damaged from an accident or other situation. An SCI may be a bruise (contusion), a partial tear, or a complete tear (transection) in the spinal cord.
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A head injury can be as mild as a bump, bruise (contusion), or cut on the head. Or it can be a concussion, a deep cut or open wound, broken skull bones, internal bleeding, or damage to the brain. Head injuries are one of the most common causes of disability and death in children.
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Muscular dystrophy (MD) is an inherited (genetic) disorder of the muscles. It is called a neuromuscular disease. There are several types. Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a rare type.
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare genetic condition that weakens your child's muscles. It appears in young boys, usually between ages 2 and 5.
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Absence seizures are a type of epilepsy that most often occur in children. Read on for details about this condition.
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An abscess is a pocket of infection. In the brain, an abscess may be in one or more areas. This condition may cause problems with how the brain and spinal cord function. It is a serious and life-threatening condition that needs to be treated right away.
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