Vertigo Overview: Vertigo is a medical condition where a person feels as if they or the objects around them are moving when they are not. Often it feels like a spinning or swaying movement. This may be associated with nausea, vomiting, sweating, or difficulty walking. It is worsened when the head is moved. Actually, vertigo…
What is a Hemiplegia? ‘Hemiplegia’ means complete paralysis of one half of the body, including one arm and leg.Any disease or injury in the motor centers of the brain can cause hemiplegia. Hemiplegia is a more severe form of ‘hemiparesis’ wherein one-half of the body is only weakened. Causes of Hemiplegia: Stroke:it is the commonest…
What is Chondromalacia Patellae? Chondromalacia patellae, or CMP, is a degenerative condition caused by improper loading of the knee. The symptoms of CMP include pain and inflammation in the patellar area, which often causes difficulty when climbing stairs, squatting, and prolonged sitting. CMP is a common cause of knee pain, especially in young adults. Physical…
What is a Prolapse Inter-vertebral disc (PIVD)? It is a protrusion or extrusion of the nucleus pulposus through a rent in the annulus fibrosus known as the Prolapse Intervertebral disc (PIVD).A prolapsed disc is commonly known as a ‘slipped disc”.The prolapsed intervertebral disc is also known as a herniated disc. PIVD Full Name: Prolapse Inter-vertebral…
What is a De Quervain’s tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s tenosynovitis occurs when the 2 tendons around the base of your thumb become swollen.The swelling causes the sheaths covering the tendons to become inflamed.This puts pressure on nearby nerves, causing pain and numbness. Related Anatomy DQ syndrome affects the extensor pollicis brevis (EPB) tendon and the abductor…
What is a Cerebellar Ataxia? Acute cerebellar ataxia (ACA), also known as cerebellitis, It is a disorder that occurs when the cerebellum becomes inflamed or damaged.The cerebellum is the area of the brain responsible for controlling gait and muscle coordination.It is a term used to describe certain behaviors like postural unsteadiness, difficulty in co-coordinating movements…
