Category: Nerve-related Conditions

11/04/2011 case 1 headache it is monday today,a headache case who was recommended to me by his friend ,has a right side headache for 3 months.he is 30 years old, doing computer for many years. this changes on daily basis,sometime very strong, sometime very weak.strong  headache usually happen on his  right side,the headache feel like […]

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Dizziness URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003093.htm Dizziness is light-headedness, feeling like you might faint, being unsteady, loss of balance, or vertigo (a feeling that you or the room is spinning or moving). Most causes of dizziness are not serious and either quickly get better on their own or are easily treated. Causes Light-headedness happens when […]

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Neuralgia Neuralgia is pain that follows the path of a nerve. Causes Causes of neuralgia include: • Certain drugs • Chemical irritation • diabetes • Infections,such as shingles. • Pressure on nerves by nearby structures (for instance, tumors) • Swelling and irritation (inflammation) • Trauma (including surgery) In many cases, the cause is unknown. Trigeminal […]

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Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects an estimated 12 million people worldwide. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the incidence may be somewhat higher in females and most patients with severe cases are diagnosed during middle age. Older patients tend to face more severe symptoms than younger adults […]

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Achilles tendinitis Achilles tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the Achilles tendon (the tendon that connects the muscles of the calf to the heel). Causes There are two large muscles in the calf: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. These muscles generate the power for pushing off with the foot or going up on the […]

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Facial nerve palsy Facial nerve palsy is a nervous system disorder in which a damaged nerve in the skull affects the movement of the muscles of the face. It is a form of cranial mononeuropathy VII. Causes Facial nerve palsy occurs when there is damage to the seventh cranial (facial) nerve. The seventh facial nerve […]

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About Swallowing Problems The swallowing tract extends from the mouth to the stomach. The act of swallowing is divided into three phases: • The oral or mouth phase — moving food or liquid into the throat. • The pharyngeal or throat phase — squeezing food down the throat and closing the airway to prevent choking. […]

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Tendinitis Tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of a tendon, which is the fibrous structure that joins muscle to bone. Tendinitis pain in the knee is located in the front of the knee. The pain gets worse when going up and down stairs or inclines. Tendinitis knee pain can happen in runners, skiers, and cyclists.

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knee pain Causes Knee pain usually results from overuse, poor form during physical activity, not warming up or cooling down, or inadequate stretching. Simple causes of knee pain often clear up on their own with self care. Being overweight can put you at greater risk for knee problems.

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