What is Myopathy? Myopathy is a disease that occurs due to a disturbance in the metabolism and structure of muscle tissue, as a result of which a decrease in the strength of the affected muscles appears and a limitation of motor activity. Myopathies belong to the group of neuromuscular diseases, characterized by dystrophic lesions of…
It is a group of neuromuscular diseases that lead to gradual muscle atrophy and degeneration. Mostly these are progressive hereditary pathologies. Genetically unrelated muscle atrophy is also possible if a person, for one reason or another (usually due to injury or disease that restricts mobility), cannot have normal, daily physical activity. Muscular dystrophy or myopathy…
Discovering that you or a loved one may have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can be overwhelming. However, understanding the primary stages of ALS diagnosis can help navigate this complex journey. Each step is crucial, from the first symptoms to the physical examination. They help identify and confirm the presence of ALS. The journey begins by…
A variety of reasons can cause frequent numbness in the arms and legs. Typically, the characteristic burning sensation appears in people who lead a sedentary lifestyle. The constant pressure on the nerves and blood vessels in the legs causes the appearance of “ants”, which disappear when you change position. However, numbness in the limbs can…
Functional gait disorders involve the presence of movements or positions of parts of the body due to the malfunctioning of the nervous system (not associated with organic damage to the nervous system). Various types of gait disorders are a type of functional disorders. The most common types of functional gait disorders are: Dragging gait (functional…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where compression occurs in the carpal tunnel of the median nerve. It can be provoked by compression or injury. The concept of tunnel syndrome is not universal for the wrist area; this condition can also manifest itself in other anatomical areas, where the nerves run rather superficially and close…
Now everyone wonders: “What is Alzheimer’s disease?”. We can tell you that it is the name of a form of progressive dementia. The development of the disease leads to a gradual loss of cognitive function in patients in the older age group (60-65 years). The pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease remains controversial in the medical community….
In the intricate dance of our body’s inner workings, a condition breaks the rhythm. It’s a condition you may know as peripheral neuropathy. It’s like a tiny glitch in the large orchestra of our nerves. It causes an unexpected symphony of sensations. Imagine that your nerves are messengers. They deliver messages between your brain and…
Parkinsonism is a neurological syndrome characterized by rigidity (a sharp increase in muscle tone), hypokinesia (slowness of movement), and tremors of rest, expressed in the limbs’ tremors. This syndrome is formed as a result of damage to certain structures of the brain and slowly progresses. The most famous and common form of parkinsonism is Parkinson’s…
Peripheral neuropathy is damage to one or more peripheral nerves. It includes numerous syndromes characterized by sensitivity disorders of varying severity, pain, muscle weakness, and atrophy, decreased deep tendon reflexes, vasomotor symptoms, both individually and in combination. They are classified based on anamnesis and physical examination findings. Neurophysiological studies (study of the rate of propagation…