Managing neurological health involves identifying seizure types, treating structural spinal pathologies, and maintaining neurotransmitter balance for nerve clarity.
A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS machine, provides pain relief by sending low-voltage electrical impulses through electrodes placed on the skin to a painful area on the body. A TENS unit can lessen pain without the use of medication. A TENS machine is generally considered safe.
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A vitamin B-12 deficiency can occur if you do not get enough of the vitamin in your diet or if you have a condition, such as Crohn's disease, which affects your absorption of the vitamin.
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Pressure headaches can occur when the sinuses become congested. Colds, allergies or a sinus infections can lead to this type of headache, according to the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
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Progressive muscular weakness, muscle wasting, loss of coordination, balance problems and walking difficulties are characteristics of a number of diseases.
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A headache is defined as pain in any part of the head and may be described as throbbing, dull or sharp. Pain in the forehead area is common. Different types of headaches exist; based on your symptoms, your doctor can determine the cause of your headache and how to treat it.
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Foods most likely to trigger headaches and migraines include wheat, milk, cheese, chocolate, coffee, sugar, peanuts, pork and chemical additives and preservatives. Fortunately, some foods do not cause or exacerbate headaches, and some can help prevent or alleviate headaches and migraines.
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Cerebral atrophy, or brain atrophy, describes a loss of brain cells and damage to the connections between them, or โshrinkageโ of brain tissue. Cerebral atrophy is commonly associated with many diseases that affect the brain, notes the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, or NINDS.
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The central nervous system includes the brain, brain stem and spinal cord and is the main infrastructure for electrical communication in the body. A variety of nutrients are required for normal neuronal development and healthy functioning.
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A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that affects the function of a person's brain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention divides the symptoms of concussion into 4 main groups: physical, cognitive, emotional and sleep-related.
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In the U.S. alone, 795,000 people suffer from the consequences of a stroke each year, according to the American Heart Association. A stroke is a brief blockage of the blood stream to a particular brain region or a brain hemorrhage.
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The bones in the neck region of the spine, known as cervical vertebrae, are numbered 1 to 7 beginning from the top. Discs serve as cushions between the vertebrae. The C3 and C4 disc -- commonly noted as C3-C4 -- is between the third and fourth cervical vertebrae.
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A stroke is an interruption of blood flow to a portion of your brain, caused by blockage or opening of an artery or blood vessel. Depending on the area of the brain that is affected, a stroke can cause cognitive problems, physical impairment or difficulty speaking.
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If you have become light-headed or felt tingling in your arms during exercise, you are probably concerned about your health. Although you may not have a health condition if you experience these symptoms, you should treat them seriously.
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The carpal tunnel is a narrow pathway on the palm side of the wrist, through which the median nerve travels. This nerve can be compressed within the tunnel by overuse of your wrist and fingers or by trauma to your hand. Nerve compression can lead to pain, numbness, tingling and weakness.
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Most women complain of constant and annoying pregnancy headaches. These headaches may occur at any time during the pregnancy, but they usually appear during the first and third trimesters, according to the American Pregnancy Association.
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Amoxicillin is a prescription antibiotic medication used to treat various bacterial infections of the nose, throat, ears, skin and urinary tract. In children, this medication is typically administered orally in liquid or chewable tablet form.
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Pediatric neurological disorders span a broad spectrum, according to Continuum Health Partners. Disorders can include epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, autism, ADD, movement disorders and cerebrovascular stroke.
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According to 2105 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alzheimer disease (AD) is the sixth most common cause of death in the United States. AD describes a progressive degeneration of the gray matter of the brain, which controls thinking, memory, movement and sensation.
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For some headache sufferers, the one place in which they often assume they are safe--their own home--is actually the site triggering their headache pain. Whether they contract an infection from a pet or the problem is a family member smoking indoors, headaches can take root under their own roof.
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Pressure headaches are the most common types of headaches. They can occur when something such as mucus, blood, or cerebrospinal fluid buildup and causes increasing pressure. A growing tumor in the brain can also cause such headaches.
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