Vertigo
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Vertigo

What is Vertigo? Vertigo is a sense of being off balance. When you get dizzy spells, you may feel as if you are spinning or the world around you is moving. Vertigo often originates from an inner ear issue. This sensation might be mild or severe, making it difficult to maintain your balance and do…

Mononeuritis Multiplex
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Mononeuritis Multiplex

What is a Mononeuritis Multiplex? Mononeuritis multiplex (MNM) is a neurological disorder characterised by severe pain, impaired motor function, and diminished sensation in at least two distinct regions of the body. The specific areas affected by mononeuritis multiplex vary based on the underlying cause of the condition. Introduction  Mononeuropathy multiplex, also referred to as mononeuritis…

Autoimmune Disorders of Muscles and Nerves
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Autoimmune Disorders of Muscles and Nerves

What are autoimmune disorders of the muscles and nerves? Neuromuscular autoimmune disorders, encompassing conditions that impact both muscles and nerves, present substantial health challenges. These ailments arise when the immune system erroneously targets the body’s tissues, causing inflammation and impairing the normal function of muscles and nerves. Introduction Autoimmune neuromuscular disorders, impacting peripheral nerves, neuromuscular…

Spastic Quadriplegia
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Spastic Quadriplegia

What is Spastic Quadriplegia? Spastic quadriplegia, also understood as spastic tetraplegia, is a subset of spastic cerebral palsy that involves all four limbs (both arms and legs portions). Corresponded to quadriplegia, spastic tetraplegia is defined by spasticity of the limbs as objected to rigorous paralysis. It is dissimilar from other forms of cerebral palsy in…

Polyuria
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Polyuria

Introduction Polyuria is a medical term for excessive urination, defined as passing more than 2.5 liters of urine per day in adults. It is a common symptom of many different medical conditions, but it can also be caused by lifestyle factors such as excessive fluid intake or caffeine consumption. What Is Polyuria? In adults, polyuria…

Fueling Recovery: The Best Foods for Stroke Patients
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Fueling Recovery: The Best Foods for Stroke Patients

Importance of Healthy Foods for Stroke Patients For individuals who have experienced a stroke, a balanced and nutrient-dense diet plays a crucial role in their recovery and overall well-being. The journey to rehabilitation often involves specific dietary considerations to manage the risk factors associated with stroke, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes….

Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment
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Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment

What is a Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment? Baxter’s nerve entrapment, also known as inferior calcaneal nerve entrapment, is a painful condition that affects the heel area of the foot. It involves the entrapment or compression of the first branch of the lateral plantar nerve, which supplies sensation to the heel pad. This condition often leads to…

Crouch Gait
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Crouch Gait

Introduction Excessive dorsiflexion or calcaneus at the ankle combined with excessive flexion at the knee and hip is known as crouch gait. The majority of children with spastic quadriplegia and children with more severe diplegia exhibit this pattern as part of the normal course of gait problem. Unfortunately, in younger children with spastic diplegia, solitary…

Basal Ganglia Stroke
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Basal Ganglia Stroke

Introduction An uncommon form of stroke known as a basal ganglia stroke can have distinct long-term implications. The lack of spontaneous speech and emotional blunting are only a few of these side effects. Although these severe consequences may follow a stroke in the basal ganglia, recovery is possible with focused therapy. The possible long-term repercussions…