Sudden Jerks And Spasms: Causes And management
Dystonia is the term that is used to refer to a number of movement disorders that may have varying origins. The common symptom of these conditions is the presence of...
Possible Causes Of 'Brain Crackling'
A complaint of "brain crackling" is relatively uncommon even though there are a couple of possibilities that could lead to it. The good thing is that brain crackling is highly...
The Clinical Picture Of Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease which affects the central nervous system and it can be potentially disabling. The immune system seems to produce antibodies which start to attack the...
Brain Freeze, Back Freeze, and What to Do About Them
People who live in warm climates frequently experience something that has come to be known as a "brain freeze." You're probably familiar with it. You eat a big spoonful of...
Management Of Freiberg's Disease
Freiberg’s disease was first described around a hundred years ago. It is not easy to determine the number of people that are affected by Freiberg’s disease since a lot of...
Complications After Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture)
A lumbar puncture or spinal tap may be performed for a number of reasons including diagnostic, investigative or therapeutic. It is an extremely technique-sensitive procedure that involves careful insertion of...
Increased Head Pressure And Dizziness
The human body is an incredibly complex piece of machinery, and even a seemingly small malfunction can cause wide-ranging effects. A sinus infection would fall right in this category. Under normal...
Causes Of Chronic Facial Pain
Chronic pain in the facial area is a very complex symptom which always which always gives doctors headaches when they need to make the right diagnosis. Anything can trigger this...
Information Regarding Spinocerebellar Degeneration
General overview Spinocerebellar degeneration, also known as spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), is a progressive and degenerative neurological disease affecting the cerebellum of the brain. The cause of this disease is due to genetic...
Paralyzed Diaphragm?
General overview The thoracic diaphragm is a thick layer of skeletal muscle which divides the thorax from the abdomen. It's main function is to aid in respiration. When the diaphragm...