Tag Archives: neurology

What is aphasia? Aphasia is a broad term that refers to a partial or total loss of the ability to speak and understand language. While aphasia affects a person's ability to communicate effectively, dysarthria impacts a person's ability to speak due to damage to the parts of the brain that control the muscles of the …

What causes aphasia? Aphasia impairs a person's ability to process language and speak and understand other people. Recovering from aphasia can be long and difficult for some people, but a qualified speech-language therapist can help. Aphasia impairs a person's ability to process language and speak and understand other people. It's caused by damage to the part of the brain that …

The anatomy of the ear Dizziness and similar complications happen because of things that happen in your inner ear. You know if your inner ear is causing dizziness because when you have it, moving your head in any way causes immediate vertigo – the sensation that your physical surroundings are spinning. If you often get dizzy for what seems like …

Primary progressive MS is a severe type of MS that is characterized by declining neurologic progression Primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) is characterized by the progressive worsening of neurological function from symptom onset, with no early relapses or remissions.  The rate of progression may vary, and there may be times when things are stable, with periods of short-term improvements. Declining …

What is ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease? ALS is a motor neuron (nerve cell) disease also commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. How long you can live with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) may depend on the cause of the condition. How long you can live with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) may depend on the cause of the condition. Most people with ALS …

Primary progressive MS is unpredictable and can cause severe symptoms Primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) causes more severe symptoms than other types of MS, with almost no symptom-free period. PPMS is not considered fatal, but complications can reduce life expectancy by about 7-8 years. What are possible complications of primary progressive MS? Primary progressive MS is unpredictable. Possible complications that can …

Learn about 9 neurological symptoms of lupus and how to manage them Lupus can affect both types of the nervous system—the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)—through antibodies that bind to the nerve cells, by attacking the blood vessels that feed them, or interrupting the blood flow to the nerves.  When lupus attacks the nervous system, …

Learn the difference between primary and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. The progressive phase of multiple sclerosis (MS) is most often associated with a permanent disability. MS has two generally known progressive classes, primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). The difference between PPMS and SPMS is that a person can be diagnosed with PPMS, but SPMS …

Multiple sclerosis is a challenging condition that must be continuously monitored because it is treated with numerous drugs. It is very challenging to treat secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) while balancing risks and reducing flare-ups. SPMS is a transition of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), wherein the flare-ups become more frequent with almost no respite from the symptoms.  Treatment mainly focuses …

One of the subtypes of multiple sclerosis is called relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). The relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis, which is the most prevalent form of the illness, is characterized by clearly defined bouts of new or increased neurologic symptoms. These occurrences, which may sometimes be referred to as relapses or exacerbations, are followed by times when the patient is …