Articles on neurology

Forms of infantile cerebral palsy (CP) Childish cerebral palsy is a group of diseases characterized by disturbances in the motor, nervous, intellectual and speech spheres. Forms of infantile cerebral palsy: mono-, tera-, paraparalyses, various paresis, unsteadiness of gait, impaired muscle tone, hyp

Cephalohematoma in newborns on the head - symptoms, treatment A birth injury characterized by the formation of a hematoma is called a cephalohematoma. Pathology is diagnosed in 3% of babies, regardless of gender. Cephalohematoma in newborns on the head can be accompanied by various complications: de

Drug treatment of fibromyalgia - what the patient needs to know Fibromyalgia is a neurological disease characterized by reflex pain in muscles and fascia. The disease belongs to the pathologies of peri-articular soft tissues. In the development of myofascial pain syndrome of the spine, several phase

Causes of leg pain, types and treatment Most often, pain in the legs appears when there is a violation of blood circulation in them, and this can happen with diseases of the vascular system. Also, the causes of pain in the legs can be related to neurological disorders, injuries, flat feet or problem

Causes, signs and treatment of paralysis Paralysis is the complete lack of movement that occurs due to the impression of the motor pathways of the nervous system - a set of its nervous structures that are responsible for motor activity. According to statistics, paralysis of the right or left side of

Causes, signs and treatment of paralysis Paralysis is the complete lack of movement that occurs due to the impression of the motor pathways of the nervous system - a set of its nervous structures that are responsible for motor activity. According to statistics, paralysis of the right or left side of

How to relieve neck muscle spasm in osteochondrosis A muscle spasm is a sudden, short-term contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. Spasms can occur in healthy people (most often middle-aged and elderly) during or after physical exertion, as well as at rest and during sleep. It is impossible not

Neurofibromatosis in children: types, causes, symptoms, treatment What is neurofibromatosis? This is the name given to a group of diseases with similar clinical manifestations. The cause of neurofibromatosis is mutations in certain genes. It is believed that in half of the cases they are inherited f

Causes of tinnitus, treatment Ringing and throbbing in the ears can occur for various reasons. To find out the truth, it is necessary to undergo an examination. Who to turn to when ringing in the ears? Such patients are treated by doctors of various profiles - depending on the disease that led to un

Hypertensive crisis: danger, causes, treatment Hypertensive crisis is a very serious pathological condition caused by a significant increase in blood pressure (BP). Emergency care for a hypertensive crisis involves taking measures to quickly lower blood pressure, otherwise the risk of possible comp

Borreliosis (Lyme disease) - treatment and consequences Borreliosis is an acute infectious disease characterized by numerous and diverse symptoms. Most often, the disease is a consequence of the bite of the ixodid tick, which is most active in the summer. Moreover, infection can occur not only durin

Epilepsy - symptoms and treatment in adults and children Epilepsy belongs to diseases of the central nervous system and is characterized by the presence of a focus of strong excitation in the cerebral cortex, which provokes convulsive attacks. This pathology is quite common, so every person needs to

Main symptoms of senile dementia Dementia is senile dementia characterized by cognitive impairment. Previously acquired skills and knowledge are lost and difficulties arise in acquiring new ones. Most often, the disease occurs in people aged 65-75 years, and women are affected twice as often. The sy

Biopuncture – what is it, indications for conducting Biopuncture (pharmacopuncture) – this is a procedure associated with the injection of specific medicines under the skin. In general, this is a combination of acupuncture and mesotherapy, but more effective, which is used not only to s

Causes, symptoms and treatment of inflammation of the facial nerve Facial neuritis is an inflammatory process that always develops acutely and can affect both adults and children. The term "neuralgia of the facial nerve in children" can often be found in pediatric practice. This is an incorrect inte

Computer tomography of the head is the most accessible means of diagnosing diseases. The method is in the process of constant improvement. The latest multispiral devices allow to reduce the harm of X-rays to a minimum and significantly increase the informativeness of the examination. Modern modific

Ischemic stroke (brain infarction) occurs as a result of the cessation of power supply to areas of the brain. The cause of the phenomenon is a long-term spasm or the formation of a blood clot in the lumen of the artery that supplies blood to the brain tissue. The process develops quickly, because th

Dyslexia - definition, types. Correction of dyslexia Dyslexia is a problem with the development of reading skills, consisting in persistent repetition of the same mistakes (substitution of sounds, incorrect combinations, etc.). Dyslexia in children without developmental pathologies is observed in 5%