Neurocutaneous syndromes
“Even though the world hails Joan of Arc as some sort of hero, which she undoubtedly was, what pains me the most is that her pathological condition ultimately led to her demise at the age of only nineteen.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Love, God & Neurons: Memoir of a scientist who found himself by getting lost
Neurocutaneous Syndrome
Neurocutaneous syndromes are a type of neurological disorder in which the brain, spinal cord, organs, skin and bones are affected. This is long term disease and also forms tumors which are present in different areas. This type of disease disorder causes different problems like hearing loss developmental problem etc. There is no specific treatment that has been found to completely cure Neurocutaneous Syndrome however there are several therapies and medications that are provided to the patient to slow down the progression of the disease so that client survives for longer.
Types of Neurocutaneous Syndrome
There are many different types of Neurocutaneous Syndrome which are a little different from one another but come under the same umbrella term. Following are the most commonly observed types of the Neurocutaneous Syndrome:
- Sturge Weber disease
- Tuberous sclerosis
- Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomas
Causes of Neurocutaneous Syndrome
The main causes of neurocutaneous syndrome are unknown but some factors may lead to this type of neurological problem which we named as neurocutaneous syndrome and the only determining factor which is considered as a cause of neurocutaneous is gene mutation. Genes makes protein which makes our muscles to perform different tasks and activities and if they become defected. In neurocutaneous syndrome gene mutation occurs due to the tuberous sclerosis and neurofibromatosis. It causes gene mutation and at last causes neurocutaneous syndrome.
Signs and Symptoms of Neurocutaneous Syndrome
If Neurocutaneous Syndrome is identified at the early onset and measures are taken to slow the progress down the patient can spend a healthy life for longer time. The most observed symptoms of neurocutaneous syndrome which we discussed here:
- Seizures
- Muscle weakness
- Poor vision
- Pressure on eyes
- Tuberous sclerosis
- Intellectual disabilities
- Problem in movement
- Sturge weber disease
- Tumors
- Developmental problems
- Brown patches on skin
- Headache
- Hearing loss
- Numbness
- Problem in walking
- Loss of balance
- Pain
How doctors diagnose that you have a neurocutaneous syndrome or not?
Following are the methodologies and techniques used by the doctors are:
- Physical examination
- Asking about the symptoms you have experience
- Medical interview
- By different tests
- Laboratory tests
- Some tests
- Enzyme test
- Genetic testing
- Muscle biopsy
- Electrocardiography
- Eye exam
- CT scans
How doctors treat neurocutaneous syndrome?
There is no any exact treatment of neurocutaneous syndrome but the doctor considers some treatment to treat this type of disorder neurological problem:
- Surgery
- Other therapies
- Medications
- Painkillers
- Anti-anxiety medicines
- Muscle relaxants
- Anti-seizures medications
- Rehabilitative therapy
- Exercise regularly
- Do not smoke
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech and language therapy
- Recreational therapy
Treating Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Doctors can treat this type of psychological problems by the following methods and techniques which we discussed here:
- Medications
- Psychotherapy
Personality disorders are basically managed and cannot be treated 100% because they are deeply rooted in a person. Therapies and counselling provides support to the client so that their lifestyle and behavior becomes better.