Neurological disorders are a group of illnesses that affect the central and peripheral nervous systems. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system consists of the nerves that branch out from these areas and into other parts of the body.
The nervous system is responsible for multiple bodily processes. Depending on the part of the nervous system the neurological condition affects, a person may experience difficulties with the following:
- movement
- sensations
- eating and drinking
- swallowing
- breathing
- speech
- learning
- memory
- mood
There are more than 600 neurological disorders with various causes.