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Many people experience severe discomfort in their thumb and hand. These unbearable symptoms can occur multiple times throughout the day, and uncomfortable tingling sensations often disrupt sleep. These symptoms are classic signs of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a condition caused by prolonged pressure on the median nerve. The disease typically affects people between the ages…

Botulinum toxin is a remarkable substance with powerful therapeutic effects used to treat a variety of conditions. In cervical dystonia, the head twists, tilts, or pulls forward or backward involuntarily. These spasms cause constant pain, abnormal posture, headaches, and tremors. Simple tasks like driving, reading, working, or even sleeping become difficult or impossible. Many patients…

The room starts spinning, your heart pounds against your ribs. Your vision narrows to a tunnel as you grab onto the nearest surface, trying to stay upright. This isn’t dramatic exaggeration – it’s the daily reality for people with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. POTS belongs to a family of autonomic nervous system disorders that sabotage…

Dizziness is one of the most common reasons people visit neurologists. That unsettling spinning sensation or feeling of being off-balance can disrupt everything from your morning routine to your work performance. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, you’re likely dealing with one of two conditions: vestibular migraine or BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). While both conditions…

Cancer treatment saves lives, but it can come at a steep cost. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) affects nearly 70% of patients receiving certain drugs, creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond the infusion chair. Nerve damage manifests as tingling, burning, and numbness — sensations that transform routine tasks into formidable challenges. Hands that once…

Trigeminal neuralgia vs. TMJ: two very different conditions that can be frustrating to distinguish. Facial pain can strike suddenly, leaving you unsure of its origin. One moment, it’s a lightning-bolt stab across your cheek; the next, it’s a dull ache when you chew or yawn. Trigeminal neuralgia comes from an irritated nerve – the fifth…

Some patients experience partial migraines or headaches that they may attribute to weather sensitivity, increased workload, or general fatigue that builds up over long days without rest. Without treatment, the problem can worsen significantly. Patients typically report that the pain begins on one side of the neck or at the base of the skull and…

Tremors affect millions of Americans, causing involuntary shaking that can significantly impact daily life. Whether it’s difficulty holding a coffee cup, trouble with handwriting, or challenges with eating, these rhythmic movements can be both frustrating and concerning. Understanding the distinction between essential tremor vs. Parkinson’s is crucial for getting the right diagnosis and treatment plan….

Women’s neurology is a specialized field that focuses on the unique aspects of neurological health in women, acknowledging that hormonal fluctuations significantly impact brain function and susceptibility to certain conditions. Hormones such as estrogen and progesterone influence neurotransmitter activity, vascular function, and pain pathways, directly affecting cognition, mood, and headache patterns. Many women experience headaches,…

Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is characterized by persistent symptoms extending beyond the acute phase of COVID-19. This condition affects up to 30% of survivors, including those who experienced only mild initial illness. The nervous system is particularly vulnerable, with neurological complications reported in 10-20% of cases.  SARS-CoV-2 can…