Diseases of the Nervous System

The human nervous system is a vast network of nerve fibers that extends throughout the entire body. It is divided into the central nervous system (CNS), consisting of the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS includes all the nerves that run through the body, thereby establishing the connection between the CNS and the body’s periphery. This enables the exchange of information between the CNS and the PNS, which, among other things, controls all important basic functions of the human body, regulates movement, and enables the perception of stimuli.

Diseases or injuries to the nervous system can have far-reaching consequences, ranging from degenerative brain diseases and perceptual disorders to movement disorders and paralysis. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) internationally recognized ICD-10 diagnostic classification system groups these diseases of the nervous system in Chapter VI under codes G00 through G99. Specialists in neurology or neurosurgery typically focus on the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions, depending on whether the therapy is conservative or surgical. On the following pages, you will find detailed information on various neurological disorders. You can also use this information to find a suitable specialist for your specific condition.