Brain & Nervous System

Peroneal neuropathy can be painful, but fortunately there are many options for treating pain. Non-medicinal options include ice and heat therapy. You can apply ice and heat alternatively for no...

When the brachial plexus, a complex set of nerves that send messages directly from the spinal cord to the arm, suffers damage, the arm and hand may lose some or all ability to function....

Ulnar neuropathy, also called cubital tunnel syndrome, is a nerve compression disorder caused by pressure on the ulnar nerve, which runs down the arm and into the hand. Ulnar neuropathy has many...

A pinched nerve is a type of nerve damage in which the signal being sent along the nerve is being interrupted. Common symptoms of a pinched nerve are pain, numbness, tingling and weakness of the...

According to neurologychannel.com, approximately 4 million people in the United States have seizure disorders, as of 2009. Your risk is increased when you reach the age of 55.

The cervical spine is what holds your head on your shoulders. It houses your spinal cord, extending through the vertebrae to provide sensory and motor input to your extremities. Pressure or...

Nerves provide sensory input and output for the body. Any damage caused to nerves, such as through trauma or injury, may mildly or severely decrease motor functions and cause debilitating pain....

Common types of nerve pain you may experience in the mouth can come from your taste and sensory nerves (burning mouth syndrome), inferior alveolar nerve located in the lower jaw, skin of the chin...

Cervical radiculopathy is a condition caused by either a pinched or inflamed nerve. Radiculopathy is generally a descriptive term for pain, tingling and numbness in the cervical region and...

Brain surgery (or a craniotomy) is perhaps one of the most frightening operations to undergo. Recovery time will vary by individual, and also will depend on the specific procedure. Some people can...

Epilepsy, or seizure disorder, is a neurological condition that affects the brain and nervous system. People with epilepsy have recurring seizures. There is no cure for epilepsy, but there are...

The cervical spine is the area of the spine in the neck. Cervical spine surgery is most often performed to treat an unstable cervical spine or a pinched nerve in that area. This surgery is...

Any type of surgery can cause problems during or after it is performed. Spine surgery problems are often considered more serious because the spinal cord is far more delicate than most other body...

A pinched nerve in your back may cause radiating pain, weakness and numbness in your legs. It may also lead to incontinence and loss of bowel control. This isn't always the case---symptoms depend...

Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects the central nervous system. There is no cure for the disease but there are treatments that can help control the symptoms. Parkinson's disease can be...

Epilepsy is caused by abnormal brain activity that generates electrical signals that cause seizures. Several types of seizures characterize epilepsy and symptoms depend on the type you are having....

Carpal tunnel syndrome results from the nerve located in the hand, called the median nerve, being compressed due to inflammation or pressure. It is an overuse injury that leaves the hand with...

The pudendal nerve is the nerve in males that is responsible for carrying sensations from the penis, the rectum, and the perineum (the area between the anus and the genitals) to the brain. If the...

Anesthesia is used in surgery to not only eliminate the patient feeling any pain, but anesthesia also puts the patient to sleep. While in surgery with general anesthesia, it is thought that the...

Treatment or therapies associated with carpal tunnel syndrome initially begin with the least invasive measures and continue progressively until relief is achieved but may ultimately result in...

Pinched nerves are a common---and painful---medical condition. Pinched nerves normally go away on their own, but in rare cases need the attention of a medical professional.

There are several reasons one may need brain surgery: a tumor, aneurysm, bleeding, damage or some forms of seizure. It is quite a shock to your body, and the recovery time may be more difficult...