TBIs are a significant global health concern. They affect millions of people each year. They can occur from a blow to the head, sudden acceleration/deceleration, or penetrating objects. They’re often associated with falls and accidents. However, TBIs can occur due to sports traumas, assaults, and blast waves. Understanding the different types of traumatic brain injury…
Welcome to a comprehensive exploration of focal dystonia. This neurological condition impacts muscle control and coordination. It is particularly in specialized movements. Musician’s dystonia manifests in specific areas of the body. It often affects musicians, writers, or athletes who rely heavily on precise motor skills. In this guide, we grub into the manifestations, common causes,…
Do you ever find yourself tossing and turning, struggling to catch a good night’s sleep? Sleep disorders in adults can make bedtime a real challenge. Let’s dive into the world of sleep disorders, understanding what causes them and what the most common types are. When we talk about sleep disorders, we’re referring to conditions that…
Usually, people of working, elderly and senile age suffer from low backache. The human spine bears almost the entire body weight. It consists of 33-34 vertebrae connected by intervertebral discs. Due to this connection, the vertebrae can move relative to each other. The sacrum and tailbone are special parts of the spine. The sacrum is…
Diseases of the nervous system are a special group of pathologies that cause significant discomfort, are often of a chronic progressive nature, and are difficult to diagnose and treat. What are the symptoms of diseases of the nervous system? The first stage in diagnosing diseases of the nervous system is a thorough examination of complaints…
Loss of smell can be an independent disease or a symptom of any other pathology. Therefore, doctors argue that the causes and treatment of anosmia as the problem in question is classified in medicine should go side by side. The choice of the therapeutic regimen will depend on what triggered the loss of smell. Doctors…
Suppose during the prenatal period a child has a violation of the brain’s formation of any cerebral structures. In that case, they will show congenital brain abnormalities and the development of the central nervous system. The symptomatic picture is most often nonspecific. It can include mental retardation and epileptic syndrome. The clarity of the clinical…
The knee joint is one of the largest in the body. As a result, the knee joint takes on a tremendous burden and is most often injured. Over time, degenerative changes occur in it. Thus, knee pain is a sign of severe pathology. Besides, it restricts movement, causes physical and psychological distress, and can lead…
Major trauma is a violation of the physiological structure of tissues as a result of the action of external factors, physical, mechanical, or chemical. Joint injury is a defect with a high risk of disability. Without proper treatment and rehabilitation, the patient should think about the irreversible consequences. Bone and, especially, cartilage tissue have a…
Getting to Dementia meaning, in general, it affects memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with your daily life. It isn’t a specific disease, but several conditions may cause dementia. Abnormal brain changes lead to disorders sorted under the general term “dementia.” These changes provoke a decline in thinking skills, also known as…