Your primary healthcare provider may be the first healthcare provider to evaluate you for epilepsy. They may refer you to a specialist for further evaluation. Read on to learn what you can expect.
When you have a loss of trunk control, you can't control your upper body. This puts you at risk for falls and injuries. Read on for safety tips to help you keep your balance.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the brain and spinal cord. Unfortunately, there is no cure for MS. But there are many treatments, and many people with MS can manage their symptoms and lead active, healthy lives. Read on to learn more about MS and its treatments.
Symptoms of concussion can last for a few weeks or longer. Here's what you can do to help heal.
Spinal cord disease can cause a loss of sensation and movement. Learn more about resources that can help you.
HE is a brain disease that can happen if you have chronic liver disease or cirrhosis.
Learn more about this painful nerve problem that can cause limited use of the injured area.
Parkinson disease is caused by a problem with a small area of your brain. This part of the brain helps control your movement and balance. For reasons that are not yet clear, cells in this part of the brain stop working.
Parkinson disease can cause changes that make you feel tired, cranky, or depressed. Your healthcare team may be able to help you or refer you to someone who can. Friends, family, and community groups can also offer support.
Many of the symptoms of Alzheimer disease can cause safety concerns. Symptoms such as forgetfulness and confusion can lead to unsafe situations. Here are some tips to help keep your loved one safe.
Restless legs syndrome is a creepy, crawly feeling in the legs. Medications and lifestyle changes can help.
The spine has three natural curves. The cervical curve is located in the neck. It forms the top part of the spine. For this reason, it is also called the cervical spine. This sheet tells you more about the parts of the cervical spine and damaged disks. This is a common problem that can affect the cervical spine, but most people don't need surgery for this.
The most common back problems happen when disks tear, bulge or rupture. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and other symptoms.
Learn about seizures and epilepsy.
Instructions for taking care of yourself after carpal tunnel release surgery.
You have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease of the brain, the spinal cord, or both. MS involves the destruction of the covering of the nerves (myelin sheath). When the nerves are damaged, messages from the brain are not transmitted very well. Here are some things you can do to feel better.
Your healthcare provider has prescribed a thoracolumbar sacral orthosis brace (TLSO) for you. A TLSO is a back brace. It's used to keep your back straight after surgery to help treat scoliosis or a spine fracture. Using the TLSO correctly will help you move on your own.
Delirium is a sudden change in a person's mental state that fluctuates over short periods of time. Read on to learn more.
Cervical radiculopathy is irritation or inflammation of a nerve root in the neck. It causes neck pain and other symptoms that may spread into the chest or down the arm.
Bell's Palsy is a problem involving the nerve that controls the muscles on one side of the face.
In rare cases, medicines given for nausea, seizures, or psychiatric issues can cause a muscular reaction. It often affects the muscles in the eyes, tongue, jaw, back, legs, or arms.
A muscle spasm is a sudden tightening of the muscle you can't control.
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves of the arms or legs. It causes a change in physical feeling. It may cause weakness in the muscles, tingling, numbness or shooting pains.
Radial nerve palsy is caused by damage to the radial nerve, which controls movement and feeling in the wrist and hand.
Paraesthesia is a burning or prickling feeling that's sometimes felt in the hands, arms, legs or feet. It can also occur in other parts of the body. Learn details about home care after seeing your healthcare provider.
This resource briefly outlines the challenges caregivers may face, tips to help with those challenges, and a list of trusted resources for further assistance. © U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a slowly progressive disease of the central nervous system. MS damages the protective covering of nerve fibers, which leads to multiple physical problems. In this video, you'll learn about possible causes, the range of symptoms, and treatments available.
Myasthenia gravis is a disease of the central nervous system characterized by sporadic muscular fatigue and weakness. This video explores possible causes of this disease, as well as available treatments.
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test to find problems in the electrical activity of the brain. Read on to learn what happens before, during, and after the test.
If you have severe carpal tunnel syndrome, you may have carpal tunnel release surgery.
