Hepatitis B is one of five viruses that may infect the liver, causing inflammation. It is spread through bodily fluids. Most individuals only have a brief, acute infection. But for some individuals, it becomes chronic. Chronic infection may do serious long-term damage to the liver. Hepatitis B is preventable with a vaccine, but it has…
Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most usual complication of shingles. If a person had chickenpox, the person will always have the virus in their body. Sometimes the virus becomes active further, causing shingles followed by PHN. Vaccines may prevent both chickenpox and shingles. Pain-relieving medications may manage symptoms. For most individuals, PHN improves over a…
What is Superior rectus palsy? Superior rectus palsy is a disorder associated with dysfunction of the cranial nerve 3rd (oculomotor nerve), which is responsible for causing contraction of the superior rectus muscle’s to perform the primary action of elevating the eye, causing the cornea to roll superiorly (i.e., turn upward). The inability of an eye…
What is a Abducens nerve palsy? The Abducens nerve is the sixth nerve of the cranial nerve. Sixth nerve palsy takes place when the sixth cranial nerve is damaged or does not work right. This condition causes problems in eye movement. The sixth cranial nerve gives signals to the lateral rectus muscle. This is a…
What is Peripheral Neuropathy? Examples of peripheral neuropathy include: Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage caused by different conditions. Medical conditions that can cause peripheral neuropathy include: Other causes of neuropathies include: Signs & Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy Every nerve in your peripheral system has a specific function, therefore symptoms depend on…
What is a Spinal Decompression Therapy? Spinal decompression therapy is a good, non-surgical, and medicine-free treatment method for people who suffer from chronic neck and back pain which can or can not be caused by disc problems and other spine-related conditions. Spinal decompression therapy’s goal is to help patients who are suffering from some crippling…
Whiplash is an injury that takes place when sudden force or movement of the neck and spine, damaging bone, muscle, ligaments, and nerves. It is most common in motor vehicle crashes, but may also take place for other reasons. It is generally treatable and short-lived. Although, some individuals experience chronic effects like Neck pain for…
What is Wernicke’s aphasia? What are the symptoms of Wernicke’s aphasia? Concerning speech & comprehension, people with Wernicke’s aphasia may: Those with Wernicke’s aphasia may: What are the causes of Wernicke’s aphasia? Other conditions that may affect this area of the brain involve: How it is diagnosed? Some of the tasks may involve: Once diagnosed,…
Overview Pathophysiology What is a main Space-occupying lesion of the brain? Space-occupying lesion symptoms False localizing signs Temporal lobe Frontal lobe Parietal lobe Occipital lobe Cerebellopontine angle Midbrain Diagnosis Blood tests Biopsy X-ray CT and MRI Causes of the space-occupying lesions Differential diagnosis Treatment of Space occupying lesions of the Brain FAQ:
What Is Apraxia? What Is the various Between Apraxia of Speech and Aphasia? What Are the Symptoms of Apraxia of Speech? There are a variety of speech-related symptoms that can be associated with apraxia, involving: Childhood apraxia of speech rarely happens alone. It is sometimes accompanied by other language or cognitive deficits, which may cause:…
