Articles on Neurological Disorders

How to Be Passive-Aggressive Towards Others

By michaelgavin

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The largest web-based encyclopedia defines passive-aggressive behavior as, “sometimes obstructionist resistance to following authoritative instructions in interpersonal or occupational situations. It can manifest itself as resentment, ... more »

How to Choose the Right Treatment for Tourrette Syndrome

By J J

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Because a person with Tourrette Syndrome can suffer from a number of other conditions such as attention deficit disorder, depression, over compulsive disorder and bipolar, among other problems, treatment can be difficult at times. In some cases, ... more »

How to Create a Migraine Profile before Visiting the Doctor

By LifeExperiencer

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How many of us remember every detail we want to tell the doctor by the time we reach the examination? Generally, you’re a bit anxious to begin with. You have migraines that can be frustrating and even a bit frightening to confront. But you’ve ... more »

How to Help Someone Cope With Parkinson's Disease

By eHow Health Editor

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Parkinson's disease attacks the central nervous system and affects motor function; it can also lower self-esteem and diminish quality of life. Caregivers and friends can do a lot to minimize the negative effects... more »

How to Help Someone Having an Epileptic Seizure

By eHow Health Editor

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It's scary to see someone having a seizure. Although the person is usually unconscious during a generalized seizure, there are many ways you can offer assistance. Your physical and psychological support can make a world of difference... more »

How to Know If You Are a Narcissist

By michaelgavin

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Chances are that not many narcissists will ever read this article. Narcissism, as defined by Dictionary.com is, “noun 1. inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity. 2. Psychoanalysis. erotic gratification derived from ... more »

How to Know The Cause Of Chronic Headache

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Headache is a very common medical complaint. Like many other chronic disorders, chronic headaches can also significantly affect quality of life of the sufferer. Chronic migraine headache is a cause for millions of lost workdays and school days ... more »

How to lift a patient with Parkinson's.

By Chris Wright

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Lifting Techniques for Home Caregivers of Parkinson's Patients... more »

How to Recognize the Signs of a Stroke

By liz velrene

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In February 2005, Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi was rushed to the hospital at the age of 31, reporting blurred vision, numbness on the right side, and headaches. He was hospitalized and diagnosed with a stroke, and it was feared that his ... more »

How to Tell if You Might Have Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

By momoftwingirls

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When my twins were born in 2005, I was just fine, mentally and physically. In fact, I was just exhausted for the first three to four months from lack of sleep. As my twins were getting older, I became more fatigued and when I went down to see my ... more »

How to Treat Bell's Palsy

By eHow Health Editor

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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 bilateral paralysis, or paralysis on both sides of ... more »

How to Treat Neuropathy

By eHow Health Editor

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Neuropathy is a disorder of the the motor, sensory and automatic nerves that connect the spinal cord to the muscles, skin and internal organs. It usually affects the hands and feet. It causes weakness, numbness, tingling and pain. Neuropathy's ... more »

How to Care for a Child With Neurofibromatosis

By Tippy

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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 Neurofibromatosis will need special care and ... more »

How to Deal with Tourette's Syndrome

By JanCast2007

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Tourette's syndrome is a neurological disorder involving nerves and neurotransmitters in the brain that yield symptoms characterized as involuntary movements and vocalizations that are called tics. The person may be prone to sudden bursts of ... more »

How to Diagnose Capgras Syndrome

By eHow Health Editor

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Although Capgras syndrome is an unusual and somewhat strange mental disorder, it's not particularly rare. Thousands of people in the United States have it at any given time. Capgras syndrome, also called "Mirror Self-Misidentification," is the ... more »

How to Find Support Groups for Cerebral Palsy

By eHow Health Editor

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Support groups can help a person with cerebral palsy or a parent of a child with it to communicate with others who share the same concerns and problems, as well as to share information about treatment and therapies. Finding a support group has ... more »

How to Alter a Home to Manage Multiple Sclerosis

By eHow Health Editor

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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 home can become safe, functional and comfortable ... more »

How to diagnose fibromyalga

By torque63

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Diagnosing fibromyalgia is difficult because there is no specific test for it, I will share with you what is traditionally done to diagnose this condition... more »

How to Find the Right Physical Therapist for Your Special Needs Child

By Green Elm

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Raising a Special Needs child brings a whole new set of challenges to parenthood, and not all of those are in the home. Choosing the right service providers for your child and your family can be one of the most difficult, and rewarding, ... more »

How to Protect Yourself From a Brain Aneurysm

By Richard Ferri

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The sudden and tragic death of Ohio Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones of a brain aneurysm led many people to ask what they can do to prevent an aneurysm from occurring. Sadly, there isn't any "magic pill" or medication to prevent a blood vessel from ... more »

How to Recognize an Addiction to Prescription Pill Medication

By Angie Shiflett

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Many individuals in the world are addicted to prescription pills. What starts off as a simple prescription to reduce pain, or other symptoms, may lead to a full blown addiction for many different people. By reading this article, you will learn to ... more »

How to Recognize the Symptoms of Bell's Palsy

By eHow Health Editor

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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 expression. When this nerve is inflamed and ... more »

How to Start a Therapeutic Horse Riding Program

By eHow Health Editor

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Therapeutic riding provides therapy to adults and children with physical and emotional difficulties while hippotherapy uses horses and riding in physical, speech and occupational therapy. Parents, family members and doctors report that patients ... more »

How to Cope With Parkinson's Disease

By eHow Health Editor

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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 that causes symptoms ranging from a slight tremor to ... more »

How to Cope With Sundowners Syndrome

By eHow Health Editor

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Sundowners syndrome is confusion and agitation that may only appear or become worse in the evening. The exact cause of sundowners syndrome is not known. One theory hold that it may be the start of Alzheimer's disease. Some researchers believe it ... more »

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