URINARY PROBLEM Introduction: Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that’s so sudden and strong you don’t get to a toilet in time. Though it occurs more often …
NERVE DISEASE Introduction: Peripheral nerves are thin structures located in your arms, legs, and throughout your body. When one or more of these nerves become damaged—as a result of an underlying disease process, medication, or infection, to name a few possibilities—a condition called peripheral neuropathy develops. The diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy requires a careful and …
SPINE ISSUE NECK PAIN Neck pain is a common complaint. Neck muscles can be strained from poor posture — whether it’s leaning over your computer or hunching over your workbench. Osteoarthritis also is a common cause of neck pain. Rarely, neck pain can be a symptom of a more serious problem. Seek medical care if …
MUSCLE DISEASE What are muscle cramps? Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms in one or more of your muscles. They are very common and often occur after exercise. Some people get muscle cramps, especially leg cramps, at night. They can be painful, and they may last a few seconds to several minutes. You …
PARKINSON DISEASE Parkinson’s disease is a neurological movement disorder. Common symptoms include tremor, slowness of movement, stiff muscles, unsteady walk and balance and coordination problems. There is no cure for the disease. Most patients can maintain a good quality of life with medications. In some patients, surgery can help improve symptoms. When to see a …
VASCULAR DEMENTIA Vascular dementia is a general term describing problems with reasoning, planning, judgment, memory and other thought processes caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow to your brain. Its stepwise worsening of symptoms noted. Usally develop vascular dementia after a stroke blocks an artery in your brain, but strokes don’t always cause vascular …
FRONTO TEMPORAL DEMENTIA Frontotemporal dementia is an umbrella term for a group of uncommon brain disorders that primarily affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. These areas of the brain are generally associated with personality, behavior and language. Frontotemporal dementia is often misdiagnosed as a psychiatric problem or as Alzheimer’s disease. Frontotemporal dementia …
alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink (atrophy) and brain cells to die. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that affects a person’s ability to function independently. The early signs of the disease include …
HEADACHE Headaches are a very common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives. Headaches are a major cause of absenteeism from work and school. They also take a toll on social and family life. For some people, continually battling headaches can lead to feeling anxious and depressed. Types Of Headache There are …
VERTIGO TINNITUS Tinnitus is the term for hearing sounds that come from inside your body, rather than from an outside source. It’s often described as “ringing in the ears”, although several sounds can be heard, including: buzzing humming grinding hissing whistling Causes: age-related hearing loss inner ear damage caused by repeated exposure to loud noises …
