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…
Neurological disturbances are defined as severe diseases resulting from genetic or inheritance factors and prime acquired reasons due to force majeure, incidents, or trauma-concerned circumstances. The severity of such disorders is connected with the complicated nerve ties and the uninvestigated brain functionalities. Scientists have proven that the initial conjunction between the nerve system and the…
Due to the increase in life expectancy, neurodegenerative diseases are increasingly common worldwide. The cause of neuronal death, which causes neurodegenerative diseases and leads to various neurological symptoms, primarily dementia, and impaired movement, is unknown. Symptoms in neurodegenerative diseases depend on which part of the central nervous system is affected. Modern treatment methods are symptomatic…
A mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack) is a type of stroke, accompanied by impaired blood circulation and a lack of oxygen supply to certain areas of the brain. Also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), a mini-stroke only lasts a few minutes and doesn’t usually result in permanent damage. Still, TIAs can be followed by…
A stroke of the brainstem is a disturbance of blood supply to the specified site of a brain that occurs quickly and unexpectedly. Brain stem stroke is one of the most dangerous clinical conditions. Thus, it is essential to remember the symptoms to call emergency services on time. The brain stem is the part of…
We’re sure you’ve heard about strokes and why people over the age of 65 should be afraid of them. However, not everyone knows about the causes of a mini-stroke. In a mini-stroke, the brain cells malfunction quickly and cause symptoms similar to a stroke. However, the symptoms and signs of a mini-stroke usually disappear within…
Stroke is one of the most frequent causes of death among all diseases, and doctors also note that over the past decade, the age at which people have a stroke has significantly decreased. Patients who have had strokes are often not exempt from all its effects. Its consequences are difficult to treat, so it is…
Stroke is a hazardous medical occurrence that can be fatal for the patient. However, there is a massive chance of paralysis in the human body after the stroke. Paralysis is a condition when a person is unable to move their muscles. The cause of stroke paralysis is a disruption in the transmission of neural impulses…
In moments of a medical emergency, it can be challenging to know precisely what action to take. When someone has a stroke, response time is critical. Stroke is one of the most life-threatening problems. It requires careful, yet reasonably quick, treatment. Getting immediate medical attention is of the utmost importance. But, the first signs of…