Managing neurological health involves identifying seizure types, treating structural spinal pathologies, and maintaining neurotransmitter balance for nerve clarity.
Muscle twitches are brief, painless, involuntary movements of parts of muscles. Some are visible under the skin, others are just felt. Disorders affecting any part of the nervous system that controls movement, or the muscles themselves, can result in muscle twitches.
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Stuttering is a communication disorder that affects around 1 percent of the population around the world. Many factors contribute to a stuttering problem, including genetics, another speech disorder, neurophysiology and family dynamics.
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Dizziness is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor, according to MayoClinic.com. Dizziness refers to feeling faint, unsteady or unbalanced. It can also refer to vertigo, a sensation that the room is spinning. Most causes of dizziness are not serious. It can occur after simply standing up too quickly.
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A stroke is a debilitating attack that strikes the brain, but can affect the whole body. A stroke can be caused by a clot or a hemorrhage in a blood vessel in the brain, and when blood supply is cut off, serious damage is done to the brain.
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Parkinson's is a progressive disease that causes trembling, rigidity, slowed movement and poor coordination in an estimated 1 million people in the United States, according to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
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Sinus polyps are growths or swollen pieces of tissue in the sinuses that may obstruct breathing or make it hard for sinuses to drain. They are often caused by constant inflammation of the sinus tissue, which might be the result of allergies or frequent viral and bacterial infections. The polyps often cause headaches.
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Headaches are a common problem that everyone experiences at some point or another. For some people, headaches are a constant interference with their lives. An imbalanced diet is a potential cause of headaches. Even migraines, which are more severe than regular headaches, may be related to diet and protein consumption.
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Neuropathies are disorders or dysfunction of the peripheral nerves--those outside the brain and spinal cord. Hereditary diseases, trauma, toxins, infections, medications and systemic and autoimmune diseases can all cause neuropathy in which sensory and motor functions -- muscle movement and strength -- can be impaired.
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People with sinus problems often experience congestion, irritation, runny nose, frequent cough and facial pressure. The condition can be caused by a wide variety of factors, from seasonal allergies to food sensitivities. In fact, there are a few suggested connections between sinus problems and carbohydrates.
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The trigeminal nerve is the main nerve controlling sensation in the face. Trigeminal neuralgia occurs on one side of the face and manifests as excruciating, intermittent pain in the cheek, gums, chin or lips. Conventional medical treatments are available, but none is guaranteed.
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Historically, dementia has been used as a catch-all phrase for symptoms of degenerative disorders of the brain. Several of these disorders are associated with vivid dreams and sleep disturbances as well as the more common symptoms of confusion, daytime hallucinations and progressive loss of mental functioning.
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Neuropathy, also commonly known as peripheral neuropathy, is a condition in which nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord become damaged. Symptoms of neuropathy typically include numbness, pain and tingling in the hands and feet.
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Exercise can be effective in the treatment and management of a number of chronic health conditions. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, participation in physical activity can also be useful for those who suffer from acute conditions -- including cauda equina syndrome.
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Barbiturates or barbituates are in the same classification as benzodiazepines (Valium, Librium and more) and act as depressants on the central nervous system, which basically means that barbiturates decrease excitability in the brain to produce a calming and sedative effect.
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Gel-filled discs cushion the spaces between the cervical vertebrae, the bones that protect the spinal cord in the neck area. If the disc is damaged, it can bulge or herniate into the spinal canal and compress the nerve closest to the defect.
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Many factors can change the smell of your urine, but most of the time, you have no reason to be alarmed. Illnesses or medications can change the look and smell of your urine, but one of the most common causes of altered urine is the food you eat.
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There is no single cause or cure when it comes to migraine headaches, and the role almonds may play in a migraine also vary from person to person. For some people, almonds may be a trigger that sets the headache process in motion. For others, almonds may help to ease headache pain.
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Migraine headaches can be extremely painful and debilitating. Some of the symptoms commonly associated with migraines include a throbbing or pulsing pain focused in one area of the head. Nausea or vomiting may also accompany a migraine, with migraine sufferers also experiencing extreme sensitivity to light.
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The spinal cord is made up of nerves that relay messages back and forth between your brain and muscles and other tissues. It is protected by the backbone which is made up of stacked bones known as vertebrae. Spinal cord compression occurs anywhere from the neck to the lower end of the spine.
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Sinus headaches are the result of sinus inflammation, according to Penn State University. The American Rhinologic Society states that sinusitis is the most common chronic condition, affecting more than 30 million Americans.
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