Definition of Encephalitis Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain itself. Unlike meningitis, which affects the membranes surrounding the brain, encephalitis involves the brain tissue, leading to swelling and potentially damage to brain cells….
What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Seizures are caused by sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain, which can lead to a variety of symptoms, including convulsions, loss…
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves). In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, the…
What is a Stroke? A stroke, some times called a “brain attack,” occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, either by a blockage (ischemic stroke) or by bleeding (hemorrhagic stroke). Brain cells…