Introduction Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3, also known as Machado-Joseph disease, is an inherited neurological illness that impairs muscle function, leading to a lack of balance and coordination. As a result…
Friedreich's Ataxia: What is it? Friedreich's Ataxia (FA) is a rare, inherited genetic disorder that causes progressive damage to the nervous system. It primarily affects the spinal cord and the…
A Paraneoplastic Syndrome: What is it? Paraneoplastic syndromes are rare disorders triggered by an abnormal immune response to cancer. They occur when tumors produce hormones, cytokines, or antibodies that affect…
Multiple System Atrophy: What is it? Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare neurological illness that causes some brain regions to degenerate. Over time, this impairs the capacities and functioning…
What is an Episodic Ataxia? Episodic ataxia (EA) is a neurological disorder that affects movement. At least eight varieties have been identified, all of which are hereditary but can vary…
Spinocerebellar Ataxia: What is it? Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) is a group of genetic, progressive neurological disorders that affect the cerebellum, leading to impaired coordination, balance, and speech. Symptoms often include…
Introduction Electrolytes are minerals that regulate vital physiological processes in the body. An electrolyte imbalance happens when the mineral levels in your body are either excessively high or insufficiently low.…
Introduction: A nerve entrapment occurs when a peripheral nerve loses mobility, and flexibility, or is squeezed by surrounding tissues. A nerve entrapment can result in neuropathic/neurogenic pain, which can be…
Introduction Charcot Neuropathic Osteoarthropathy (CN) is a progressive condition affecting the bones, joints, and soft tissues of the foot and ankle, often seen in individuals with peripheral neuropathy, like diabetes.…
The most severe form of aphasia is global aphasia, which arises from significant damage to the brain areas responsible for language processing. Consequently, individuals with this condition have a severely…