Articles on neurology
Dizziness is a sensation of movement that is not really there. It is usually difficult to describe in words, and people use a variety of comparisons to tell their doctor what they are really feeling. For some it's “helicopters”, for others it's “the deck of a ship” or
Squints: causes and correction by operative and conservative methods Squints are disorders in which uncoordinated movements of the eyeballs occur. Deviation of one eye from the fixation point will be characteristic. Strabismus can be of different types: convergent and divergent, conjugal and paralyt
Symptoms and signs of Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease is a progressive form of senile dementia characterized by complete loss of cognitive abilities. The disease affects people over 65 years old. The causes of Alzheimer's disease are still unknown. Heredity, viruses, injuries,
State rehabilitation program for children with disabilities In the Center "Childology of special development" you can undergo a comprehensive rehabilitation program within the framework of the state rehabilitation program for children with disabilities in accordance with Resolution No.
ADOS-2 - plan of diagnostic examination for autism ADOS-2 - for the presence of autism spectrum disorders for children and adults The method is recommended for use by children and adults of any age with suspected autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ADOS-2 is a complex semi-structured method, which co
Causes, symptoms and treatment of cerebral edema Cerebral edema is the rapid accumulation of fluid in its tissues, which can be fatal. Knowing the symptoms of cerebral edema in adults and children will ensure timely diagnosis and adequate treatment. Varieties, causes Swelling of the brain happens:
"Where can an encephalogram of the brain be done Electroencephalography (from the Greek enkephalo - brain and graphein - to write) is a method of studying brain activity. EEG measures and records the bioelectrical activity of the brain. The EEG of a normal healthy adult in a state of relative rest i
Panic attacks: symptoms and treatment Panic attacks (PA) are sudden bouts of intense fear accompanied by symptoms of autonomic and mental disorders. Panic attack attacks develop quickly enough. Their duration is from several minutes to an hour (on average about 20-30 minutes). PA is one of the sympt
Parkinsonism is a pathological condition manifested by periodic shaking of the head and lower/upper limbs (tremor), impaired motor activity and high muscle tone. A patient with Parkinson's disease also has these symptoms, but these two concepts are different. Parkinson's disease is an independent di
Causes of dizziness, diagnosis and drug treatment Dizziness is a frequent complaint with which patients turn to the doctor. The treatment of vertigo, diagnosis and prevention of this condition will be discussed later. Types of dizziness: physiological; central; peripheral;
Hollow foot syndrome - what it is, causes, symptoms and treatment Hollow foot is a pathological change in the arch characterized by an increase in its height. The disease is the antithesis of flat feet and most often occurs against the background of injuries and some problems in the neuromuscular s
Down syndrome is not a disease, but a genetic feature that affects a person's appearance and psycho-emotional development. In the first months of life, such a child practically does not differ from his peers, but the older he gets, the more peculiarities in behavior and development are revealed.
Hamartoma - what is it: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment Hamartoma is a benign neoplasm with predominant localization in the lungs. Retinal hamartoma and liver hamartoma are much less common. A benign tumor is a neoplasm without invasion of neighboring tissues, it grows slowly. Such tumors do not me
Stenosis of the spinal canal of the lumbar spine Spinal stenosis is a dangerous disease characterized by narrowing (reduction) of the spinal canal. The disease is gradual and can lead to disability without proper treatment. Spinal stenosis is treated by a surgeon. Causes of the disease congenit
Flies before the eyes - possible causes and treatment Many people periodically have spots and lines in front of their eyes. These blurs are especially noticeable when looking at a bright monochrome surface - for example, the sky on a clear day. The reasons for the appearance of flies in front of the
Epidemiology, clinical picture, treatment and prevention of leptospirosis Leptospirosis is a naturally occurring disease that is transmitted from animals to humans and affects the liver, nervous system, and kidneys. The causative agents of leptospirosis are mobile, spiral-like bacteria of the gen
Causes of pain under the left shoulder blade Pain under the scapula can be caused by inflammation or trauma in the shoulder area or be one of the symptoms of a serious disease of the chest and abdominal organs (myocardial infarction, lung cancer, and others). Localization of pain is important for di
Symptoms and treatment of tension headache Tension headache is one of the types of headache accompanied by unpleasant sensations. "Head in a vise" is the most accurate description of the condition. The main cause of episodic tension headache is stress and mental overstrain. The disease