Intracerebral Hemorrhage – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and …
WEBIntracerebral hemorrhage can be characterized by a smooth progressive onset over minutes to hours, but can also be like ischemic stroke, with sudden onset of symptoms. Symptoms depend on location of hemorrhage an include: Headache, nausea, vomiting. Alterations in levels of consciousness. Weakness/numbness in face, arm or leg (usually …
Spasticity – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
WEBSymptoms. Symptoms of spasticity can vary from being mild stiffness or tightening of muscles to painful and uncontrollable spasms. Pain or tightness in joints is also common in spasticity. Muscle stiffness, causing movements to be less precise and making certain tasks difficult to perform. Muscle spasms, causing uncontrollable and often painful ...
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments
WEBThe lumbar spine (lower back) consists of five vertebrae in the lower part of the spine, between the ribs and the pelvis. Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, compressing the nerves traveling through the lower back into the legs. While it may affect younger patients, due to developmental causes, it is more often a degenerative …
Spinal Tumors – Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
WEBA spinal tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue within or surrounding the spinal cord and/or spinal column.These cells grow and multiply uncontrollably, seemingly unchecked by the mechanisms that control normal cells. Spinal tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Primary tumors originate in the spine or spinal cord, and …
Neck Pain – Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments
WEBCauses. Neck pain may be caused by arthritis, disc degeneration, narrowing of the spinal canal, muscle inflammation, strain or trauma. In rare cases, it may be a sign of cancer or meningitis. For serious neck problems, a primary care physician and often a specialist, such as a neurosurgeon, should be consulted to make an accurate diagnosis and ...
Parkinson’s Disease – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
WEBTremor or the involuntary and rhythmic movements of the hands, arms, legs and jaw. Muscle rigidity or stiffness of the limbs – most common in the arms, shoulders or neck. Gradual loss of spontaneous movement, which often leads to decreased mental skill or reaction time, voice changes, decreased facial expression, etc.
Osteoarthritis – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
WEBDegenerative spondylolisthesis (slippage of one vertebra over another) is caused by osteoarthritis of the facet joints. Most commonly, it involves the L4 slipping over the L5 vertebra. It most frequently affects people age 50 and older. Symptoms may include pain in the low back, thighs and/or legs, muscle spasms, weakness and/or tight hamstring ...
Epilepsy – Seizure Types, Symptoms and Treatment Options
WEBAccording to the Epilepsy Foundation, epilepsy affects three million people in the U.S. and 50 million worldwide.Epileptic seizures may be tied to a brain injury or genetics, but for 70 percent of epilepsy patients, the cause is unknown. The Epilepsy Therapy Project notes that 10 percent of people will have seizures in their lifetime.. Epilepsy affects more than …
Spinal Pain – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments
WEBSpinal pain in the lumbar region (lower back) and cervical region (neck) are highly prevalent and are often the causes for many lost work days. Lumbar muscle strains and sprains are the most common causes of low back pain. The thoracic spine can also be a site of spinal pain, but because it is much more rigid, the thoracic spinal area is much …
Herniated Disc – Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and Treatments
WEBSymptoms. Symptoms vary greatly, depending on the position of the herniated disc and the size of the herniation. If the herniated disc is not pressing on a nerve, the patient may experience a low backache or no pain at all. If it is pressing on a nerve, there may be pain, numbness or weakness in the area of the body to which the nerve travels.
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