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…
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….
What is Triangular Interval Syndrome? The triangular interval (also known as the lateral triangular space, lower triangular space, & triceps hiatus) is a gap found in the axilla. It is one of the three intermuscular spaces formed in the axillary space. The other two spaces are quadrilateral space & triangular space. Triangular Interval Syndrome (TIS)…
Introduction What are the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome? In addition to fatigue, symptoms may involve: When to see a doctor What are the causes of chronic fatigue syndrome? A combination of factors may be involved, such as: What are the risk factors of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Factors that may improve your risk of…
What Is Muscle Weakness? Muscle weakness is a declination of muscle strength. Its causes are many and may be divided into conditions that have real or perceived muscle weakness. Serious muscle weakness, just like muscular dystrophy and inflammatory myopathy, is a first sign of a variety of skeletal muscle diseases. It happens in disorders of…
What is dizziness? When you are dizzy, you may feel: What is the difference between dizziness and vertigo? It feels such as you or objects around you are: How common is dizziness? What are the Symptoms of dizziness? People who are dizzy may experience various sensations, involving: Often, dizziness is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or…
Introduction Cause Epidemiology Pathophysiology What is main Todd’s paralysis disease? Symptoms Evaluation Treatment of Todd’s Paralysis A person with epilepsy may be able to tell when they are about to have a main seizure. This awareness is known as a warning and aura. It may also involve: Differential Diagnosis Non-convulsive status epilepticus: Usually occurs after…
Central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis identifies that blood vessel walls in the brain and spine are inflamed (swollen). This inflammation may be caused by different types of conditions and illnesses. CNS vasculitis is serious but treatable. What is vasculitis? What is central nervous system vasculitis? Central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessel…
Moebius syndrome is a rare disorder that causes weakness or paralysis of FEW cranial nerves. It is present at birth but does not get worse over time. Signs and symptoms vary widely but frequently include problems with the face, specifically the mouth, and eyes. Several specialists and procedures, like “smile surgery,” may help. What is…
