Articles on neurology

Symptoms, first aid and treatment of microstroke Microstroke is called necrosis of brain tissue, which occurs due to thrombosis or ischemic narrowing of small vessels. In this condition, necrotic changes in brain tissues are minimal, but they are there, and there is no complete reversibility. In or

Main symptoms of intercostal neuralgia Intercostal neuralgia (thoracalgia) is a pain syndrome that occurs when the intercostal nerves are inflamed, irritated, or compressed. The main symptom of intercostal neuralgia is pain in the left or right side of the chest. Causes of the disease: h

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%

Dorsago - causes, symptoms, treatment of stab wounds in the chest Dorsago - this term is used in medicine for severe, sharp pains in the thoracic spine. Most often, this condition develops in those who are forced to be in a sitting position for a long time. Treatment of stab wounds in the chest can

Rehabilitation after a stroke The number of people who have suffered a stroke reaches 2-3% of the entire population per year. The mortality rate is high, especially in the case of a hemorrhagic stroke. It accounts for 30-35% of all cases of this disease. The problem of rehabilitation after a stro

Causes of fainting in children and adults, first aid Fainting is a short-term loss of consciousness that lasts from 5 seconds to 10 minutes. Prolonged unconsciousness is dangerous for a person and requires resuscitation measures by qualified specialists. But providing first aid in case of fainting i

Stuttering is a disorder of the fluency and rhythm of speech. Why does such a pathology occur, how to cure children's stuttering, is it possible to effectively fight stuttering in adults – these and other questions are very often asked at a doctor's appointment. This pathology is also called l

Characteristic symptoms of shingles in humans Shingles is a disease that affects the skin, mucous membranes, and the peripheral and central nervous systems. The disease belongs to infectious diseases with high contagiousness and is characterized by a classic triad of symptoms: skin manifestations, p

Brain stem stroke - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment Brain stem stroke is a sudden and unexpected disruption of the blood supply to the specified area of ​​the brain. In almost all cases, it leads to the loss of function of delicate brain cells, in critical cases - to their irreversible death. Classi

Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a chronic progressive disease of the nervous system that affects the spinal cord and brain. In most cases, the onset of the disease is asymptomatic. The first signs of multiple sclerosis include impaired coordination, sens

Possible causes of back pain, treatment Severe pain between the shoulder blades, in the lumbar or sacral spine is a real problem of the 21st century. Thus, according to the official world statistics of the World Health Organization (WHO), pain syndrome that occurs in the lumbar region of the back

Symptoms and treatment of migraine: the main triggers of the disease Migraines are headache attacks that are repeated and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and increased sensitivity to light. Migraine attacks are three times more common in women than in men. Migraine headaches are experienced

Myelography - what it is and what it shows Introduction of a contrast agent into the subarachnoid canal of the spinal column and taking pictures of bones, cavities, nerve roots and other structures of the spine is called myelography in official medicine. More recently, x-ray machines were used to ca

Neurorehabilitation after a stroke - features of its implementation A stroke is a severe brain injury that, even with a favorable outcome, provokes speech problems. Immediately after the attack, it is important to understand that the program of neurorehabilitation and correction of speech disorde

What is a spinal tap, lumbar puncture technique Lumbar (spinal) puncture is a procedure during which the doctor inserts a special needle into the spinal cord (directly into the subarachnoid space) and withdraws fluid. It is carried out for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. A clear technique of per

Symptoms and treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia The restless 21st century provokes a large number of diseases "from nerves". Therefore, patients are often interested in the question of the symptoms and treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia (VSD), which belongs to this group of diseases.

Providing first aid to a victim in a coma Coma is a severe unconscious state, characterized by a violation of the most important functions of the body, the absence of reflexes and suppression of consciousness. Coma can occur instantly or develop over several hours. The mechanism of its occurrence is

Neurosonography of the brain in newborns Neurosonography (ultrasound) of the brain is an examination performed in early infancy, when the baby's fontanel has not yet closed. This is one of the safest examination methods, but it should be performed only as prescribed by a doctor. The fact is tha