Category: Nerve

What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a chronic condition due to progressive neuronal degeneration with the initial appearance of motor deficits followed by non-motor deficits of the sensory, cognitive and behavioral types. Why does Parkinson’s disease occur? Parkinson’s disease-specific motor deficits are caused by cellular losses of the substantia nigra located in the midbrain…

Hand numbness in medical terms is called paresthesia. Paresthesia is a term used to describe an unpleasant tingling, burning, stinging, numbness or cold sensation in the skin that may be caused by polyneuropathy, spinal conditions, metabolic diseases or vitamin deficiencies. Depending on the intensity, extent and duration of the paresthesia, it can have multiple aetiologies…

Spondylosis or spinal osteoarthritis is a spinal condition due to the degenerative processes that occur at the level of the intervertebral discs and the bone structures of the spinal column. What is spondylosis? What are the favorable factors of spondylosis What are the symptoms of spondylosis? Diagnosis of spondylosis Treatment of spondylosis What is spondylosis?…

Carpal tunnel syndrome STC, also called carpal tunnel syndrome, represents the damage to the median nerve through its compression at the level of the wrist. The carpal tunnel is an anatomical formation located at the base of the hand (wrist) that constitutes a narrow passage, delimited by the carpal bones and the retinaculum of the…

The term sciatica refers to the pain felt along the path of the sciatic nerve, which starts from the lumbar region and extends lower, towards the thighs and buttocks, reaching the level of the leg. Although in certain situations sciatica can be severe, most of the time the pain subsides with treatment within a few…

Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder of the peripheral nervous system that associates a series of manifestations that cause muscle weakness, numbness and pain syndrome in the upper and lower limbs. What is peripheral neuropathy? What are the causes of peripheral neuropathy? Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy The diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy Treatment of peripheral neuropathy What…

Numbness of the hands in medical terms is called paresthesia. Paresthesia is a term used to describe an unpleasant sensation of tingling, burning, stinging, numbness or cold in the skin that can be caused by polyneuropathies, spinal disorders, metabolic diseases or vitamin deficiencies. Depending on the intensity, extent and duration of the paresthesia, they can…

Fever increases, pain and discomfort intensify, and coughing or asthmatic attacks are more frequent and intense than during the day. The feeling that at night the symptoms of illness worsen is not a subjective perception but is based on medical evidence. The influence of circadian rhythm has been known in the medical community for over…

Back pain is second only to the common cold in terms of frequency of visits to the doctor and is caused by a variety of factors. These include a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, incorrect body posture during office work, obesity or aging. Today, it is estimated that at least 8 out of 10 people experience…

Restless Legs Syndrome is a sensory and motor neurological disorder that affects the patient’s quality of life through nighttime sleep deprivation. Willis Ekbom disease is a condition more commonly diagnosed in females and those aged between 50 and 65 years, its incidence in the population increasing with age. What is restless legs syndrome? Causes of…