Blood clots are gel-like collections of blood that form in your veins or arteries when the liquid changes into partially solid. Clotting is normal, but if they do not dissolve on their own then it can be dangerous for you to live with them as a chronic condition. There are treatments ranging from medications all [...]
The nervous system is a complex, highly specialized network that manages and organizes us, From sight to smell and even walking. The human body's most important job in life is seeing what you're doing or where your next step will lead before taking it. Suppose something goes wrong with any part of this neurological web [...]
With so many medical specialities, it’s so obvious for people to get confused about whom to consult for their medical problems, especially when it is your neurological problems. It becomes tough to distinguish doctors according to their field of specialization. Something that makes this thing even more difficult is terminologies that sound similar in nature. [...]
The most complex organ of the human body is its brain. Our brain needs a constant supply of oxygen and blood to function properly. But once, there is a disruption in the supply of blood to the brain cells, it leads to a lack of oxygen and glucose in the brain that causes brain death [...]
Neck and back problems are common, and often hard to cope with. Whether you’ve got a stiff neck or bulging disc, pain and other symptoms can take a toll on your quality of life. If your neck or back pain makes it hard to sit, stand or sleep comfortably, or prevents you from working or [...]
Most people experience occasional memory loss with age. This is usually harmless unless it worsens and affects their daily activities. When that happens, it could be the early stages of dementia. Dementia is a group of disorders that affect cognitive abilities. It causes memory problems, affects problem-solving, and can even lead to behavioral problems. While [...]
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that influences the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. Trigeminal neuralgia is also known as tic douloureux. In most people, trigeminal neuralgia improves with treatment or goes on to release on its own. Trigeminal neuralgia affects women more frequently than men and is [...]
Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku once said, “The human brain has 100 billion neurons, each neuron connected to 10 thousand other neurons. Sitting on your shoulders is the most complicated object in the known universe.” Given that your brain and its supporting nervous systems are inherently complex, it can be a bit concerning to experience any [...]
