The nervous system is the most complicated and important organ system. It is responsible for all the body functions that are performed. The body cannot function properly if any part of it is damaged. It controls and sends messages to the entire body and without it none of the tasks can be performed. When we touch a hot object, we immediately remove our hand; it is due to our reflex action that is controlled by our nervous system. The nervous system consists of the brain, nerve cells and the spinal cord, all of them are interconnected and control all our voluntary and involuntary body movements.
Importance of nervous system:
- The nervous system controls all our voluntary and involuntary actions. These actions include body movement, body balance and coordination.
- It regulates the blood pressure and controls the blood flow.
- All our sense organs are controlled by the nervous system. Our sense of taste, smell, sensation and hearing all of it is controlled by the nervous system.
- Our intelligence, ability to think, ability to remember, thoughts, conscience and memories all are controlled by our nervous system.
Causes of nervous disorders:
- Genetic disorder
- Birth defect or congenital problem
- Accident or trauma
- Exposure to toxins such as carcinogens, arsenic, lead, carbon monoxide.
- Excessive use of drugs
- Excessive drinking
- Chronic diseases such as hyperthyroidism, hypertension, diabetes etc
- Autoimmune disease
- Cancer
- Nutritional deficiency
Different types of nerves in the body:
- Motor nerves: Motor nerves control body movements and actions by sending signals to the brain and spinal cord that transfers the signal back to the muscles. The entire process takes microseconds.
- Sensory nerves: These nerves transfer information from skin to muscles to brain and spinal cord and vice versa. The signals are processed and that helps us to feel the pain and other sensation.
- Autonomic nerves: Autonomic nerves control all our voluntary and involuntary actions of our body. It also controls our blood flow, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, hormonal control and regulation of temperature.
Different nervous disorders:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Bell’s palsy
- Cerebral palsy
- Epilepsy
- Motor neurone disease(MND)
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
Symptoms of nerve disorder or nerve damage:
Any damage in any nerves or any part of nervous system can cause a lot of damage to the body and a varied number of symptoms are shown by the body, some of that include:
- Bladder dysfunction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Inability to coordinate actions
- Dry eyes and mouth
- Weakness
- Headache
- Numbness
- Paralysis
Why Eternal Hospital?
At Eternal Hospital, we have a highly qualified and dedicated team of neurosurgeons who are always committed to providing the latest and most advanced medical care to all our patients. Being a trusted name in healthcare, we act compassionately while ensuring confidentiality to those who need it. We have set high standards in patient-centric premium care and outstanding patient safety, and exceptional maintenance in a timely manner. In addition, we adhere to the use of up-to-the-minute innovations to offer state-of-the-art treatments to our patients with unparalleled results.
