Question 1

does weed cause brain damage?

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Define brain damage: Marijuana use can lead to addiction and dependance and many experts consider these to be a form of "brain damage".   There is strong evidence that prolonged use can lead to cognitive impairment which may be irreversible.

Question 2

brain damage from ecstasy use?

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Possibly: The drugs that stimulate especially methamphetamines but also nmda (ecstacy) and GHB can cause permanent brain injury.  I personally have seen several cases.

Question 3

afraid of brain damage from judo?

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Contact-collision: sports do carry a risk of concussion &amp; head &amp; neck injuries. Read http://www.teamusa.org/~/media/USA_Judo/Images/Sports%20Med/basicsinthejudoathletepdf.pdf &amp; decide if the benefits of the sport outweigh the risks for you or for a juvenile family member, whoever is participating in judo.

Question 4

could it be that i have brain damage?

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More info needed: We need more information in order to get an idea and be able to answer you.

Question 5

is enduring pain causing brain damage?

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Maybe: By enduring pain, i assume you're referring to what we call chronic pain. There are studies that suggest differences in brain anatomy & function in those suffering from chronic pain. However, this association does not prove causation since we don't have before & after tests. But it's certainly worrisome. We do have studies demonstrating brain vs body effects, eg narcotics decr testosterone levels.

Question 6

do all kids with brain damage have cp?

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Depends on damage: CP implys damage to the part of the brain involved with motor function. ( like australia on the globe) if the brain damage is localized to another area ( like china on the globe). People can have a disorder of speach called apraxia, and this is thought by many to reflect brain injury specificly in the speach center.

Question 7

which brain damage can solvents cause?

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Many: It depends on the solvent but, neurons can be easily injured by potent chemicals.  Sense of smell, touch, balance and sight might become altered.

Question 8

is there a way to reverse brain damage?

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It depends: On the cause, usually most brain injries can be improved with intensive therapy. This is not an easy questions to answer without more details.

Question 9

what will cause term baby brain damage?

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Several things: The most common would be lack of oxygen, head injury, infection or stroke or bleed (these lst two are rare unless there is a congenital problem).

Question 10

what happens when you have brain damage?

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Family practice : It depends on cause and how severe. Often, through therapy, your brain can learn to compensate. It can take time, hard work but with dermination I have seen miraculous recoveries

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