Definition Dumping syndrome is a condition that happens when the stomach empties its contents too quickly into the small intestine. It is generally connected with gastric surgery. Quick gastric emptying causes huge amounts of undigested food to flood the small intestine. A person can feel nausea, abdominal cramping, and blood sugar reactions. What is Dumping…
What is a Tethered spinal cord syndrome? Etiology Primary Tethered Cord Syndrome When focusing on primary TCS, the simplest mechanism by which the caudal spinal cord capitulates to tethering is due to a thickened filum terminal. Normally, the filum terminal is a viscoelastic structure that facilitates the increase of the conus medullaris during neural development….
What is a Transient Ischaemic attack (TIA)? A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary neurologic dysfunction due to a temporary blockage in the blood supply to part of the brain. It is also called a ministroke, a TIA may be a warning sign of a future stroke and a chance to prevent it. It…
Psychogenic nonepileptic seizure (PNES) includes attacks that resemble epilepsy-related seizures that are because of underlying psychological distress, not abnormal electrical activity in the brain. PNES is treatable with psychotherapy. The psychiatric diagnosis for PNES is conversion disorder, as mental stress is being converted into a physical symptom. Conversion disorder is also identified as a functional…
What Is Migraine? Migraine is a neurologic disorder that frequently causes a strong headache. The headache happens in episodes and sometimes also arrives with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. A migraine episode is a type of headache. An episode generally happens in stages and may last for a few days. Severe cases may affect…
A knee examination is important and performed as part of a physical examination to diagnose Knee pain-related conditions. To examine the Knee Doctor takes medical and family history with inspection and palpation of the Knee. They also performed a special test to differentiate from other conditions. The Knee examination is divided into several parts: Subjective…
Duane Retraction Syndrome is an eye condition that a person is born with that affects how far the eyes may move from left to right. The eye-opening can get smaller when a person looks in a particular direction. Severe cases can require surgery. What is Duane Retraction Syndrome? Are there other names for Duane syndrome?…
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) is the cause of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. There are some treatments for shingles symptoms, but there is no cure. There are vaccines for shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia. What is Herpes Zoster (shingles)? Where do shingles come from? How common is Herpes Zoster? Who is at risk…
What Is Shoulder Impingement? Shoulder impingement syndrome develops when there is a narrowing of the subacromial space in the joint. Shoulder impingement syndrome happens at the top of the shoulder joint. Shoulder impingement occurs when the top and outer edge of your shoulder blade, called the acromion when rubs against (“impinges on”) or pinches your…
What is a Muscle Atrophy? Muscle atrophy is when muscles waste away. It’s usually caused by a shortage of physical activity. The absence of physical activity due to an injury or illness, poor nutrition, genetics, and certain medical conditions can all contribute to muscle atrophy. Muscle atrophy is the absence or thinning of muscle tissue….
