Neuropathy is a condition that affects the peripheral nerves, which connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. When these nerves become damaged, they can no longer transmit signals for movement, sensation, and bodily functions properly. This damage often causes numbness, tingling, burning pain, or weakness, particularly in the hands and…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks myelin, the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. This damage disrupts electrical signals traveling through the nervous system, causing a wide range of neurological problems. MS affects over 2.8 million people worldwide, with women aged…
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and much more. The condition develops when dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra, a brain region responsible for controlling smooth movement, gradually die off. As dopamine levels drop, the brain struggles to send proper signals to muscles, leading to the characteristic movement problems associated with…
Sciatica and pinched nerves cause sharp, radiating leg pain that can significantly disrupt your ability to work, sleep, and perform everyday activities. Sciatica refers to symptoms resulting from irritation of the sciatic nerve, often caused by a herniated disc or bone spur pressing against the nerve root. A pinched nerve occurs when surrounding tissue compresses…
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