The mass or abnormal growth of cells is understood as a brain tumor. It can be classified into two types noncancerous and cancerous. The noncancerous one is known as benign, whereas the cancerous one is known as malignant. Some tumors grow snappily; others are slow-growing. Tumors that can commence in your brain are known as primary tumors. It is [...]
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior. Anyone can develop Epilepsy. It affects both males and females equally across all races/ethnicities, with an estimated occurrence rate of 1-2 out of 1000. A seizure is when some electrical activity happens in the brain. There are [...]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on your palm side of the hand, causes symptoms that can include numbness, tingling, or weakness in an arm/hand depending on how bad its compression gets to you. CTS has many possible contributors, [...]
A transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) may be a warning of future stroke and an opportunity to prevent it. They usually last only minutes and do not cause permanent damage. Still, one-third of people with TIA will eventually have another stroke within 12 months after their first attack, with half occurring soon after that type of [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
