What is Neurological disorder?
A '''neurological disorder''' is any [[Disorder (medicine)#Disorder|disorder]] of the [[nervous system]]. Structural, [[biochemical]] or electrical abnormalities in the [[brain]], [[spinal cord]] or other [[nerves]] can result in a range of [[symptoms]]. Examples of symptoms include [[paralysis]], [[muscle weakness]], poor [[motor coordination|coordination]], loss of [[sensory system|sensation]], [[seizures]], [[confusion]], [[pain]] and [[altered level of consciousness|altered levels of consciousness]]. Many neurological conditions cannot be cured. Some can be prevented Conditions such as [[stroke]], [[dementia]] and migraine are the biggest global cause of ill-health. 3.4 billion people suffered a nervous system condition in 2021. The number of [[disability-adjusted life years]] due to neurological problems from 375 million in 1990 to 443 million in 2021. That is because the population has increased and people are living longer. The problems are much worse in poorer countries. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Nervous system disorders found to be biggest cause of poor health|url=https://www.ft.com/content/8c90fb61-e43b-4bdd-bbec-a0ce1722274b|access-date=2024-03-15|website=www.ft.com}}</ref> The 10 most damaging neurological conditions in millions of Disability adjusted life years (2021) * Stroke 160 * Neonatal encephalopathy 58.6 * Migraine 43.4 * Dementia 36.3 * Diabetic neuropathy 26.3 * Meningitis 14.5 * Epilepsy 14.4 * Preterm birth 13.8 * Autism spectrum disorder 11.5 * Nervous system cancer 9.2 ==Other websites== * [http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/disorder_index.htm Disorder Index] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215185346/https://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/disorder_index.htm |date=2016-12-15 }} of the [[National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke]] ==References== {{reflist}} ==Related pages== *[[Neurodegeneration]] *[[Neurology]] [[Category:Diseases and disorders of the nervous system| ]] {{med-stub}}