15. AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
Affective disorders, also known as mood disorders, are conditions that primarily affect a person’s emotional state. The two major affective disorders are depression and bipolar disorder. These conditions can significantly…
14. SCHIZOPHRENIA
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It is characterized by distorted thoughts, hallucinations, delusions, and difficulty interpreting reality. The condition usually…
13. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. The disease develops slowly and worsens…
12. STROKE
A stroke is a medical emergency caused by a disruption in blood supply to a part of the brain. When brain cells do not receive oxygen and nutrients, they begin…
11. PARKINSONISM
Parkinsonism is a neurological condition caused by reduced dopamine levels in the brain—particularly in the substantia nigra. Dopamine is essential for smooth and coordinated muscle movement. When dopamine decreases, patients…
10. EPILEPSY
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. A seizure occurs due to sudden abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Epilepsy can affect people of all ages,…
9. DRUG INDUCED BLOOD DISORDERS
Drug-Induced Blood Disorders are abnormalities in the blood caused by medications. These conditions may affect red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. They can range from mild and reversible…