Introduction: Aphasia is an acquired language problem caused by injury to the brain’s language centers, marked by difficulties in verbal or written expression, comprehension, or both. Most cases of aphasia contain a combination of these deficits, impacting several language functions. Broca and Wernicke aphasia, conduction aphasia, transcortical motor or sensory aphasia, and alexia, with or…
Introduction Alcoholic Neuropathy is a condition characterized by nerve damage resulting from chronic and excessive alcohol consumption. It primarily affects the peripheral nerves, leading to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, pain, and muscle weakness, typically in the limbs. Alcohol’s toxic effects on nerves, combined with nutritional deficiencies (especially B vitamins) common in heavy drinkers, contribute…
Introduction Global aphasia is a severe form of aphasia that results from extensive damage to the brain’s language-dominant hemisphere, typically the left. Damage to the parts of your brain that regulate language can result in global aphasia.It’s possible that a person with global aphasia can only produce and comprehend a small number of words. They…
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to the gradual loss of muscle control. It primarily damages motor neurons, resulting in muscle weakness, atrophy, and eventually, paralysis. While the exact cause of ALS is often unknown, a small percentage of cases are…
What is The Restless Legs Syndrome? Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations like tingling, itching, or aching. Symptoms typically worsen during rest or inactivity, especially in the evening or at night, leading to disrupted sleep. The exact cause is…
What is a Guyon Canal Syndrome? Guyon’s Canal Syndrome, also known as Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome, is a condition caused by compression of the ulnar nerve as it passes through Guyon’s canal in the wrist. It can result from repetitive wrist motions, prolonged pressure, or trauma. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain in the ring…
Dolichocephaly: What is it? Dolichocephaly is a condition where the head is longer than usual in relation to its width, resulting in an elongated skull shape. It can be congenital or develop due to external factors, such as prolonged positioning in infants. In some cases, it is associated with genetic conditions like craniosynostosis. Treatment depends…
What is Wernicke’s Aphasia? Wernicke’s aphasia, also known as receptive or fluent aphasia, is a language disorder caused by damage to Wernicke’s area in the brain, typically in the left temporal lobe. It affects comprehension and the ability to produce meaningful speech, though fluency and grammar remain intact. Individuals with this condition may speak in…
What is Broca’s Aphasia? Broca’s aphasia, also called non-fluent aphasia, is a language disorder caused by damage to the left frontal lobe, specifically Broca’s area. It affects speech production, making it slow and effortful, while comprehension remains relatively preserved. Individuals with Broca’s aphasia may struggle with forming complete sentences but can often understand spoken and…
Introduction Causes for Sudeck’s atrophy Pathophysiology Though the exact mechanisms are still unclear, a number of elements are thought to have been a role in its formation. Sign and Symptoms of sudeck’s atrophy Stages of CRPS syndrome Diagnosis The following are the diagnostic standards for complex regional pain syndrome I (RSDS) as listed by the…
