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, character

Movement coordination disorder (PCD) — this is a disorder of the processes of coordination of muscle activity when performing movements. One of the forms of PCD is ataxia. The condition is observed when the cerebellum, frontal lobes, leading pathways of proprioceptive (deep) sensitivity are af

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, lowe

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

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

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

Symptoms of intervertebral hernia of the lumbar spine Intervertebral hernia is a degenerative disease characterized by inflammation and deformation of the vertebral disc (displacement, destruction of the fibrous ring). In most cases, a hernia provokes serious disorders in the functioning of the 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, t

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

Innovative methods of modern medicine with timely treatment give most patients with hydrocephalus a chance for a normal and long life. Hydrocephalus - what is it? The literal translation of the term "hydrocephalus" implies that this disease is manifested by the presence of an excessive amount of wa

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

Getting up early is a real challenge for many of us, especially if we have a habit of lying in bed on weekends. But getting up early and in a great mood is not difficult at all. Find a reason to get up early Before you go to bed, plan your day so that the hardest things to do are in the morning.

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

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