neurology

Ultrasound guidance during a lumbar puncture allows surgeons to more accurately identify landmarks. Learn what happens during the procedure Ultrasound guidance during a lumbar puncture helps reduce the risk of injury, allowing surgeons to identify landmarks with greater accuracy. Learn about what happens during an ultrasound guided lumbar puncture. What is a lumbar puncture? A lumbar …

Despite not being classified as a mental illness, here are four mental health disorders often mistaken for dementia due to their similar symptoms. Considering dementia, one might think of it as a mental illness because of its effects on the brain; however, there are a few major differences among dementia and other mental illnesses that must be clearly and carefully …

Scientists do not fully understand how red wine affects multiple sclerosis (MS). Learn about the potential benefits and risks of drinking wine with MS Scientists do not fully understand how red wine affects multiple sclerosis (MS). Although alcoholic beverages like red wine may be able to help calm an overactive immune system, they may also worsen some MS symptoms. What are …

Studies suggest that consuming alcohol may worsen some symptoms of multiple sclerosis, such as the following. The implications of alcohol consumption in multiple sclerosis (MS) are unclear. Various research suggests alcohol directly affects the central nervous system by inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death) in oligodendrocytes (cells that make myelin) that leads to demyelination, thus temporarily worsening multiple sclerosis symptoms. While …

Depending on the type of muscular dystrophy, initial symptoms may include muscle weakness, difficulty walking, frequent falls, limited movement, and more Depending on the type of muscular dystrophy you have and age at which you were diagnosed, initial symptoms may include: Muscle weakness Difficulty walking Frequent falls Limited movement due to shortening of the muscles and tendons (contracture) Difficulty breathing …

Generic Name: pregabalin  Brand Name: Lyrica, Lyrica CR Drug Class: Analgesics, Anticonvulsants, Fibromyalgia Agents What is pregabalin, and what is it used for? Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant (antiepileptic) and a pain-relieving (analgesic) medication. Pregabalin is used to treat seizures and for nerve pain (neuralgia) associated with neurological disorders that include diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia and fibromyalgia. Pregabalin prevents seizures and …

For a mild concussion, you should visit a doctor, rest, limit activities, engage in light exercise when appropriate, and take pain relief medications if needed For a mild concussion, you should visit a doctor, rest, limit activities, engage in light exercise when appropriate, and take pain relief medications if needed. While a moderate to severe concussion can take months or …

If you have a seizure, you may feel strange, notice unusual smells, experience tingling, see flashing lights, or start hallucinating Seizures feel different depending on type and severity, ranging from mild staring spells to violent, uncontrollable shaking and loss of consciousness. If you have a seizure, you may feel strange, notice unusual smells, experience tingling, see flashing lights, or start …

Brain tumors can cause vision changes such as blurred vision, double vision, abnormal eye movements, squinting, and restricted field of vision Brain tumors can cause vision changes such as blurred vision, double vision, abnormal eye movements, squinting, and restricted field of vision. However, brain tumors are rare, which means that most eye problems are caused by conditions unrelated to brain …

Dizziness is typically resolved by treating the underlying medical condition and by following these simple steps. Dizziness is an impairment of spatial orientation that resolves by treating the underlying medical condition. Following these simple steps can help relieve dizziness: Lie down immediately or hold your head between your legs Close your eyes until you feel better Be careful while moving …