Stroke is the fifth highest cause of mortality in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It can happen when a blood artery carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain becomes clogged or when a blood vessel draining fluid from the brain ruptures. There are several risk factors for…
Everyone knows that a stroke is a dangerous and serious condition that can lead to complete paralysis and disability, or death. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), or as we used to say, stroke has different types, and each of them has its own causes, symptoms and consequences. If a person has CVA this can lead to a large number…
Movement disorders are conditions that affect a person’s ability to control movement. There are several types of them, each with its own symptoms. Some are relatively mild, while others can be very severe and debilitating. All these conditions have their own characteristics, symptoms and causes. In this article, we will explore the various types of…
In the realm of health, people associate the term “stroke” with the elderly. However, a growing concern is emerging as CVAs increasingly affect young adults. Dismissing the notion that CVAs exclusively target the aged, this article delves into the causes of stroke in young adults. By shedding light on the most common triggers and the…
Varicose in leg veins is a medical and cosmetological problem. However, varicose attacks the male population due to the disease’s symptoms. Women with spider veins feel discomfort, refusing to wear short dresses or skirts. At the same time, they suffer from painful effects provoked by the deteriorated blood circulation in the lower limbs. According…
Many therapists and neurologists approve physical activities as effective mediums to avoid triggers associated with epilepsy, seizures, and mental or psychological disorders. Muscle strength exercises are dedicated to reducing cognitive deterioration and suspending disease progression. Yoga, pilates, walking, jogging, and elementary aerobic exercises relate to successful epilepsy therapy programs. Some active or team sports are…
Stenosis of the carotid arteries is a narrowing of the lumen of the vessels that are responsible for the blood supply to the brain. Pathology is dangerous and coward: there are no symptoms for a long time, but there can be dangerous complications. When carrying out diagnostics and treatment, it is necessary to establish the…
Lacunar stroke is an ischemic cerebral infarction limited to the territory of the blood supply to one of the small perforating arteries located in the deep regions of the hemispheres and the brain stem. In the process of organizing a lacunar infarction, a rounded cavity is formed, filled with cerebrospinal fluid – a lacuna. Lacunar…
Devic’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that strikes the nerves of the eye and spinal chord. This disease occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the cells of the nervous system, and although it mainly affects the optic nerve and spinal chord, it can also affect other parts of the…
Migraine with aura is a disorder that presents with repeated episodes of reversible local neurological symptoms (aura), usually increasing over 5-20 minutes and lasting no more than 60 minutes. “Aura“ is a term that doctors understand as follows: Visual impairment. It can be lines, lights, spots, flickers. In severe cases, loss of vision. All manifestations…