How Do You Know If Your Nervous System Is Damaged?

You may experience the sudden onset of one or more symptoms, such as: Numbness, tingling, weakness, or inability to move a part or all of one side of the body (paralysis). Dimness, blurring, double vision, or loss of vision in one or both eyes. Loss of speech, trouble talking, or trouble understanding speech.

What happens when nervous system is damaged?

The nervous system is fragile. It can be damaged, and it heals with great difficulty, if at all. This affects the brain's ability to communicate with your muscles and sensory organs. Nervous system injuries can be painful, and cause weakness, tingling, numbness and even changes in blood circulation.

How do I know if I have nervous system damage?

Signs and symptoms of nervous system disorders

Persistent or sudden onset of a headache. A headache that changes or is different. Loss of feeling or tingling. Weakness or loss of muscle strength.