What is Palmar Hyperhidrosis? Sweaty palms, medical term palmar hyperhidrosis, refers to profuse perspiration (excessive sweating) of the palms. Palmar hyperhidrosis is one form of focal hyperhidrosis, meaning profuse perspiration affecting one area of the body. Sweaty palms may be accompanied by profuse perspiration of >> Read More ...
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia is defined as a painful condition involving irritation and inflammation of the trigeminal nerve. Trigeminal nerve carries sensation from the face to the brain. Trigeminal neuralgia, also called tic douloureux, causes unbearable facial pain on one side. Even the mildest >> Read More ...
What is Meralgia Paresthetica? Meralgia paresthetica refers to unusual sensations, particularly a burning pain or numbness, in the lateral part (outer side) of the thigh due to pressure on the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN). In some cases, trauma, stretch injury and impaired circulation to the thigh may also >> Read More ...
What is Ulnar Neuropathy? Ulnar neuropathy refers to the condition in which one of the nerves in the forearm, known as the ulnar nerve, gets trapped or pinched. Pressure is applied on a nerve resulting in symptoms like pain, tingling, and numbness in parts of the forearm and hand. The term ulnar neuritis is often used >> Read More ...
Parkinson’s disease affects about 1 in 100 Americans and is among the more commonly known neurologic disorders. About 50,000 new cases are reported every year. While there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, early diagnosis and treatment can help slow the progression of the condition. There is no routine >> Read More ...
Injuries to the head and neck during sports, accidents, and other traumatic events are common. Two of the most frequently occurring conditions in the head and neck area are whiplash (a particular neck injury from high velocity forces) and concussion (a closed-head injury, sometimes called mild traumatic brain injury). >> Read More ...
A stroke, like a heart attack, is one of the most dreaded conditions. While there are other equally serious and life-threatening conditions, a stroke and heart attack are relatively common in the modern world. It is a major concern for people at risk but it can even strike a person who would otherwise seem like the most >> Read More ...
What is a neuron? A neuron is a nerve cell although the word is sometimes also used for a nerve supporting cell. Our nervous system is primarily made up of two types of cells – the nerve cells (technically called the “neurons”) and the supporting cells (technically called the “glia” or “glial >> Read More ...
There are three parts to the brain – the cerebrum which is the largest part, the cerebellum and the brainstem. Any organ of the body may become swollen and the brain can also swell for various reasons. This can increase pressure on and in the brain and even affect its functioning. With the brain being a vital organ, >> Read More ...
