Dementia is a disease in which the cognitive (ability to think) abilities of the patient are impaired. Dementia causes a gradual deterioration in memory, mental abilities, the ability to navigate in time and space, and the ability to recognize people and objects. It happens that dementia turns into Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most…
The human body can fully function and exist only when it harmoniously interacts with the diverse microbial world. In some situations, it becomes a lifesaver for a person and, in others, a threat to life in terms of autoimmune diseases. An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body….
Cervical (carotid) artery dissection (CAD) is a rupture of a layer of the artery wall, in which blood begins to seep and spread between the layers. It is responsible for 20% of ischemic strokes in adults diagnosis under 45 years old, accounting for 2% of all IS. CAD is rare – the frequency of dissection…
Stress-related illnesses are by far the most common reason for sick leave. When stress persists for too long, there is a risk of developing fatigue syndrome. Treatment for this condition can take a long time, and its precursors must be taken seriously. What is asthenic syndrome? Fatigue syndrome is the result of long-term chronic stress…
An intervertebral hernia is often the reason for headache and hand insensitivity. It causes compression of the spinal nerve roots at their exit from the cervical disc; you feel pain and irritation or compression of the corresponding nerve fibers. As a rule, these changes are accompanied by muscle spasms, edema, inflammation, and impaired vascular circulation…
A cervical herniated disc is a dangerous disease due to injuries or heavy load on the spine. Back pain is a frequent companion of people with a sedentary lifestyle. But if you do not visit the doctor on time, then even due to usual scoliosis, a complication of a herniated disc may occur. It will…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA) is a condition when during sleep a respiratory arrest occurs, after which the sleeping person snores loudly, sometimes tossing and turning, and then starts breathing again. In patients at risk of developing OSA, the nasopharynx and/or oropharynx partially or completely overlaps during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when breathing decreases,…
Radiculitis or radiculopathy is a complex of specific symptoms associated with compression of the nerve roots extending from the spinal cord. The pathological process can be located in any part of the spinal column, but it is often localized in the lumbosacral region and called lumbar radiculopathy. This zone experiences the maximum load when the…
Schizophrenia is a chronic illness that provokes misinterpretations of reality and can cause hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior that impair daily functioning. This psychotic disorder can lead to disability. One of the biggest problems with this disease is that it cannot be completely cured. At the same time, scientists continue to look for…
The outside of the human eye is covered with a thin transparent tissue – the conjunctiva. It is a mucous membrane that contains many thin blood vessels. If the vessels dilate for any reason, redness of the eye may occur, which is noticeable from the outside. But sometimes they do not just expand, but burst….