neurology

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disease that affects movement. Learn about symptoms in each of the 5 stages Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disease that causes the breakdown of cells in the nervous system. The 5 stages of PD are as follows: Stage I Symptoms at this stage are mild and …

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a series of hereditary illnesses caused by a genetic fault that is inherited from one or both of a child’s parents. Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease or hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy is a series of hereditary illnesses that result in nerve injury. The genetic condition is passed down through generations. Because CMT disease is inherited, people are …

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a hereditary disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakening and atrophy that destroys motor neurons. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a hereditary disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakening and atrophy (when muscles get smaller). SMA can make it difficult for a child to crawl, walk, sit up or regulate their head motions. It can also harm …

Although the exact cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome is not clearly known, many patients develop the condition after an infection (such as COVID-19). Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder, in which the immune system attacks the nerves of the body. Anyone can get GBS, but it is more common in older people. Additionally, men have a higher likelihood …

The most common cause of SIADH symptoms is hyponatremia (low sodium level), which can result in confusion, loss of appetite, disorientation, and more signs. A low sodium level (hyponatremia) is the most common cause of symptoms associated with the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). If hyponatremia develops gradually, it does not cause any noticeable symptoms. However, signs …

What is Ponvory (ponesimod), and what is it used for? Brand name: Ponvory Generic: ponesimod Ponvory (ponesimod) is a prescription medicine that is used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. It is not known if Ponvory is safe and effective in children. What are the …

Syringomyelia is mainly treated with surgery that focuses on restoring the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or draining fluid from the syrinx Syringomyelia is mainly treated with surgery since there is no known medical treatment for this condition. However, medications may be prescribed to manage symptoms such as pain or stiffness.  Treatment largely depends on the severity of syringomyelia …

Head injury or a ruptured brain aneurysm is the most common cause of a subarachnoid hemorrhage Head injury is the most common cause of a subarachnoid hemorrhage. In people without head trauma, however, a subarachnoid hemorrhage is usually caused by ruptured brain aneurysm. A brain aneurysm occurs when there is abnormal bulging or ballooning of a blood vessel that can …

An EEG is a test used to detect abnormalities in brain waves or the electrical activity of your brain. An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test in which doctors place special electrodes over the scalp to measure electrical activity in your brain and record brain wave patterns. These waves arise out of voltage fluctuations in the cell membranes of the cortical …

Thunderclap headache is an extremely painful headache that begins suddenly and peaks with intensity within seconds. These headaches can last for at least 5 minutes. Thunderclap headache (TCH) is a term introduced to describe the apoplectic onset of a headache that begins suddenly, without warning and peaks with severe intensity within seconds. A person often describes this headache as “the …