Articles on neurology

Treatment of various types of neuritis Neuritis is a disease that affects peripheral nerves and leads to changes in their structure. Treatment of neuritis depends on where the pathology is localized and how severe it is. Optic neuritis It is more often diagnosed in young patients, characterized by

Stroke: how to recognize and how to help the patient Ignoring the cardiologist's recommendations is the most common cause of blood pressure spikes. It is enough to break taking the prescribed pills a few times and the pressure can rise to very high numbers. At this moment, acute cerebrovascular acci

Symptoms and treatment of ptosis of the upper eyelid Ptosis of the upper eyelid is called its drooping. The question "Why did my eyelid droop?", "How to remove ptosis after using Botox?" and others often worry patients. But this problem is not purely cosmetic – ptosis of the upper eyelid can signal

Symptoms and treatment of leg and arm muscle atrophy Muscle atrophy is the thinning of their fibers and reduction of the total muscle volume. At the same time, muscle tissue can be replaced by connective tissue that is not able to contract. This is how the atrophy of the muscles of the hand, lower l

Dysarthria in children and adults - what it is and how to treat it Dysarthria is a speech disorder that occurs as a result of damage to the brain centers that coordinate the work of this mechanism, or the conductive paths that transmit impulses to and from it. Speech becomes unclear, the ability to

Exercise classes for scoliosis and other spine problems Remedial gymnastics is a key component of any rehabilitation program. Medical gymnastics doctors successfully use special exercises to correct disorders and improve the functions of the musculoskeletal system, recovery after injuries, operation

Magnetic resonance imaging of the spine is an innovative diagnostic method that allows obtaining a layer-by-layer image of the spine and spinal cord. The basis of the method is the phenomenon of nuclear magnetic resonance, thanks to which the tissues of the examined organ are scanned. The advantages

Medical blockade - indications, types and benefits Medical blockade is an effective method of therapy for pain syndrome and inflammatory changes, which is most often used in diseases of the musculoskeletal system and intercostal neuralgia. Indications for blockade: osteochondrosis; "tunnel" s

Huntington's chorea - etiology, symptoms. Treatment of hyperkinesis in children Huntington's chorea disease is hereditary and is characterized by severe damage to the central nervous system. The reason for its development is pathological changes in the human genome. It can affect not only the corte

Neuralgia is a peripheral nervous system abnormality characterized by the acute pain syndrome. Usually, you need qualified medical assistance; however, you should know how to stop the symptoms of neuralgia by yourself. The clinical picture develops depending on which nerve is affected. However, the

Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: features of drug therapy Obsessive neurosis is a mental disorder accompanied by constant obsessive memories, fears, resentments and doubts. The condition is quite serious and requires long-term treatment and supervision by a specialist. Obsessive compulsi

Cervicago - causes of shooting in the neck from the right or left side, treatment of pain syndrome Cervicago, or cervical sprain, is a pain in the neck that occurs suddenly and can radiate to the head. The syndrome always appears suddenly, there is no way to predict it, let alone warn. Cracks in the

Hemorrhagic stroke (hemorrhage in the brain) Hemorrhagic stroke (apoplexic stroke) develops as a result of a violation of the integrity (rupture) of the arterial vessels of the brain against the background of a hypertensive crisis (a sharp increase in blood pressure). Blood penetrates the brain tiss

How to recognize the symptoms of meningitis in children Meningitis is an infectious disease accompanied by inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. Characteristic features are rapid development and severity of symptoms. The first signs of meningitis include a severe headache, nausea,

What to do with insomnia - effective methods Insomnia - lack of sleep and the inability to fall asleep quickly even with severe fatigue, or sudden awakenings with the inability to fall asleep further. This condition can occur in any person regardless of age, general health and social status. You nee

What to do if there is noise and pain in the ears Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) is a symptom, not a disease. Tinnitus occurs in the absence of external sound stimuli and can be unilateral or bilateral. Why does pulsating tinnitus appear? It can be caused by the perception of blood movement in the v

The cause of lameness in children and adults, symptoms, treatment Gait disorder is not a critical condition for a person, but it causes a feeling of discomfort. Therefore, the question "Why did lameness appear when walking?", "How to get rid of it?" and such are often placed at a doctor's appointmen

Causes of finger numbness in sleep and during the day Complete and partial numbness of the fingers and toes can be short-term or long-term and occur during sleep or during the day. Regardless of the causes of numbness of the fingers during sleep and during the day, their regularity requires qualifie