Neurological Disorders

Any damage to the head by a traumatic blow affects the brain and its electrical nerve signals. As a consequence, it is possible for those signals to be interrupted briefly, causing a seizure.

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that can affect the feet with a sensation of burning, tingling or numbness that may be periodic or constant. It is a frequent symptom of nerve trauma or...

Neurontin is the brand name of gabapentin, a prescription pharmaceutical compound similar to the neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-Aminobutyric acid). Produced by Parke-Davis, a subsidiary of Pfizer,...

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a disorder caused when nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra become impaired or die. When these cells no longer function properly, they...

Each year, thousands of Americans are prescribed drugs to help treat and control their epilepsy. Many people suffer from this condition at varying degrees, which means that the dozens of...

Paralysis is broadly characterized by the loss of muscle control, power and movement to one or more parts of the body. Nerve disease or injury is the most common reason for paralyzation and is...

According to the National Parkinson's Foundation, there is no specific blood test available that can confirm Parkinson's disease. Any blood test performed is merely done to rule out other possible...

Parkinson's Disease use to be a disease that most of us associated with old people. We would think of our grandparents tucked away in old age homes suffering from the disease. But all that changed...

Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) affects 50 percent of those who are diagnosed with epilepsy. While there are many tests, such as an EEG or MRI, that can diagnose the condition, these tests cannot...

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder caused by excessive electrical activity within the brain. There are many different types of epilepsy which can manifest in a variety of different ways. ...

Moebius Syndrome is a neurological birth defect. It involves the 6th and 7th cranial nerves. These nerves control the movement of the eyes as well as the ability to control facial expression such...

Celebrities often use their notoriety to advance worthy and important causes, such as disease research and prevention. Michael J. Fox is one such celebrity who has been integral in the research of...

Your feet may be numb and lacking in sensation due to various reasons, such as diabetes, poor circulation in your feet or a neurological condition such as a stroke or Multiple Sclerosis.Whatever...

The prevention of Huntington disease is impossible, as it is a genetic disease, which is inherited from a parent. It is preprogrammed from birth like blue eyes and blond hair, but not every child...

Cerebral palsy occurs as a result of a brain malformation or injury. The associated symptoms are usually discovered within the first 3 years of life. Although cerebral palsy has no cure, there are...

Affecting the development of nerve cells, Neurofibromatosis (NFT) can be an emotionally devastating disease as it results in body deformity, eye conditions and skin problems. A child with...

Tourette's Syndrome is a neurological condition characterized by tics, tremors and sometimes vocal outbursts. Though there is no known cause or cure for the condition, there are ways to treat it....

People with multiple sclerosis can find living in their own home difficult. The design of a home can contribute to problems with balance, mobility, fatigue and blurred vision. With modification, a...

Well over one million Americans are afflicted with Parkinson's disease. They are joined by 60,000 newly diagnosed individuals every year. Parkinson's is a neurological disease of unknown origin...

Sir Charles Bell, the 19th century Scottish anatomist and surgeon, was the first to recognize and document the relationship between the seventh cranial nerve and the muscles that control facial...

Bell's palsy results when inflammation and compression of the seventh cranial nerve cause facial paralysis. The condition usually affects only one side of the face but it can occasionally cause...

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that produces abnormal surges of electrical activity in the brain. Seizures are the primary symptom of epilepsy. Epilepsy does not discriminate among ages,...