Tourette Syndrome is a neurological condition. It’s characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations known as twitches. They can range from mild to severe. They also impact a person’s daily life, including work and relationships. TS is often associated with children. But around 10-15% of individuals with TS experience signs in adulthood. Tourette Syndrome in…
Post-traumatic stress disorder is unique in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. That’s because for physicians to diagnose, they need to expose the person to trauma. For this reason, PTSD and memory issues are often called “trauma-related anxiety disorder.” But memory changes represent such a central part of the symptom picture. So some…
The spine is a crucial component of the human body. It supports the body’s weight and protects the spinal cord. But, several conditions can affect the spine, including spinal protrusion. The spinal protrusion, also known as a herniated disc or slipped disc, is a medical condition. In it, the outer ring of an intervertebral disc…
A hemifacial spasm is a unilateral involuntary painless contraction of one muscle. It can also affect several groups of facial muscles. Most often, the disorder begins with a twitching of the circular muscle of the eye and passes to half of the face. The diagnosis of hemifacial spasm is simple. The entire half of the…
A hemifacial spasm is segmental myoclonus of the muscles. The disease occurs between the ages of 50 and 60. It almost always occurs on one side. Although doctors sometimes see bilateral involvement in severe cases. Face twitching usually begins with short clonic movements of the circular eye muscle and, within a few years, spreads to…
Diabetic neuropathy is a consequence of metabolic disorders in peripheral nerves. It leads to a change in their structure and functions. The main drugs for this are alpha-lipoic acid drugs and drugs that cut pain syndrome. Besides them, doctors can prescribe the following popular options for diabetic neuropathy medications: Pain relievers; Antidepressants; Opioids; Anticonvulsants. Medications…
Have you reached to get a book off the shelf and suddenly felt a strange pain in your shoulder? As soon as you notice this sign, don’t ignore it. After all, this can state urgent diagnosis and the appearance of various diseases. Usually, tingling in the shoulders can be caused by a variety of factors….
Among spinal cord injury symptoms are tingling and numbness in the back and loss of sensation. It can be due to a car accident, a fall, a sports injury, or a medical condition, such as a tumor or infection. Spinal cord disorder has two types: complete and incomplete. The first one involves a total loss…
Cerebral stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. The global incidence has increased by 25% over the past decade. We really notice it in low- and middle-income countries where treatment is difficult. Hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke is the third leading cause of death in such countries. This condition’s physical, social,…
The health of the nervous system and vision are closely interrelated. Decreased vision can sometimes be an indicator of an underlying disease. Neurological eye disorders can have a significant impact on a person’s well-being. Including cause loss of vision. These disorders can affect the nerves and muscles that control vision and movement. They can also…