Causes of Memory Loss
It is quite frustrating when one finds it challenging to recollect things. At first, it may appear as intentional to people around and can even lead to arguments. It is never pleasant. This is why so many studies have gone into understanding the reason our mind suddenly starts having memory loss. This can be very […]
Worst Habits for Your Brain
Habits are small things that we do on a daily basis that defines who we are. When we talk about habits, it essentially sums up the level our lives have gotten to. According to some researchers at Duke University, habits make up about 40% of our actions on a daily basis. How do we treat […]
How do you know you have Bipolar Disorder?
Find a Neurologist Near Me What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive illness, is a psychological disorder characterized by the presence of 2 different personality traits. Most people live a dual personality lifestyle with an alternation between high mood (maniac) and low energy mood and depression. People are suffering from bipolar […]
Could this Asthma Drug Help with the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
Find a Neurologist Near Me What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It is a disease characterized by a decline in cognitive function and memory loss. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. In its early stages, memory […]
Pseudoseizures from a Doctor’s Point of View
Find a Neurologist Near Me What is a Pseudoseizure? Seizures are a very hot topic on the Internet right now. And one of the big confusions is something called pseudoseizures. So, as their name implies, they are not really seizures at all. I’m going to get into seizures in another topic, but for now, […]
Coma Causes Diagnosis and Treatment from a Physician’s Point of View
From the basic principles all the way to the treatment concerns when you are facing someone who is not responsive to any stimuli, coma will fascinate.
COMA = no sensation to any stimuli. So painful stimuli are often elicited to provoke a response. But… No response.
So something MUST be going down to mess up one of two areas of your brain (or both!). One of these two areas must be affected for you to be in a coma. Brainstem OR Bilateral hemispheres. So, it’s the whole supratentorial portion of your brain (an anatomical term that refers to everything brain that lives above the tentorium, a horizontal support structure in your brain); OR infratentorial. So either everything above the tentorium is a no go, or everything below the tentorium is out. Or both, of course.
The brainstem lives below the 10 Tory him. Lesions in the brainstem wiping it out can cause a coma. Those lesions can be primary, intrinsic to the brainstem; or secondary, affecting some region outside it to mess it up.
Pituitary Adenomas
Find a Neurologist Near Me Introduction The most important diseases of the pituitary are probably the pituitary adenomas. Disclaimer This is for the purposes of education only. Discussion What are Pituitary Tumors? Pituitary tumors which are usually benign are called pituitary adenomas and represent the bulk of pituitary disease in general. They’re broken […]
Are you at risk for Dementia?
Find a Neurologist Near Me You probably have had of this condition before. And what comes to your mind most likely whenever you hear of “dementia” is old age. Dementia is reduction in the mental capacity of an individual. It is often so severe that it affects daily functions of an individual. It […]
Amphetamines and ADHD
NEED HELP WITH DRUG ADDICTION? call 844-445-1226 Find a Neurologist Near Me Introduction There’s a lot of confusion about what amphetamines are good for in the setting of ADHD and out of the setting of ADHD. This is just a summary of the big picture as good psychiatrists see it. Disclaimers Even if you’re […]
Top 10 Causes Of Migraine In Women
A migraine can be defined as a headache that is characterized by frequent headaches, which might vary in severity. The headaches usually affect one half of the head and are pulsating in nature. Migraine might also last from 2 hours to up to 3 days. Other symptoms that are associated with a migraine are vomiting, […]
What can a Neurologist do for Post-Concussion Syndrome?
Find A Neurologist Near Me What is Post Concussion Syndrome? Post-concussion syndrome is a medical condition which consists of a range of physical and cognitive symptoms that persists for a while after head injury. A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury which can present with various symptoms and these symptoms usually resolve […]
Five Stages of Parkinson’s Disease and How it is Treated
Find A Neurologist Near Me What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a result of the loss of neurons (brain cells) in the substantia nigra, a part of the brain which is in charge of the production of the chemical messenger called dopamine. A reduced level of dopamine is produced and transported to the striatum […]
What are the Most Common Neurological Disorders in Adults and What are their Symptoms?
Find A Neurologist Near Me Neurological disorders are pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system as a whole. To expanciate, this is an infection of the brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, peripheral nerves, nerve roots, autonomic nervous system, neuromuscular junction, and muscles. They are about over 600 diseases that affect the nervous system. There […]
Migraine Symptoms Causes and Treatment
Find A Neurologist Near Me Migraines can be referred to as moderate to severe recurring pain in the head. The pain often affects just one side of the head which patients may describe as pulsing or throbbing. Sensitivity to light and sound are common during a migraine attack which may be accompanied by nausea and […]
What are the Causes Symptoms and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic debilitating immune-mediated disease that affects the myelin sheath of the nervous system. It is a very prevalent disease affecting about 400,000 Americans annually. The symptoms depend on the types of nerves affected. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. The myelin sheath are supporting structures that help in transmitting information to and from the brain. Women are more affected than men in the ratio 2 to 1.
In multiple sclerosis, the myelin is damaged by the immune system, forming a plaque or lesion (an area representing the absence of myelin). The lesion created by the damaged myelin leads to interruption of electric signals in the brain. This sudden disruption in the electrical activity in the brain is responsible for the numerous symptoms experienced in multiple sclerosis. The damaged myelin forms scars (sclerosis) after a prolonged period.
Clinically Isolated syndrome (CIS) is a course of multiple sclerosis characterized by demyelination induced neurological symptoms that last for about 24 hours. It is often the first neurological symptoms experienced by multiple sclerosis patients.
Can Sports-Related Head Injuries Lead to Brain Disease Such as Alzheimer’s?
The Last decade has given us a lot of drama and surprises. Events that were unprecedented unfolded, and they were a spectacle to behold. One of those was the case of NFL and CTE – Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Who would ever imagine a Black man from Nigeria will shake one of the very foundations of […]