Paralysis is the inability to make voluntary muscle movements and is caused by a nervous system problem. In a healthy body, the uninjured nerves send signals to muscles making muscle movement possible. When a person is paralyzed or has paralysis, they can’t move certain parts of their body. Degrees or severity of paralysis Some types of paralysis are temporary and the affected are able to regain partial or full movement over time. For example, Bell’s palsy is a temporary paralysis…
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Managing The Pain Of Sciatica
Posted on February 24, 2023Pain that is caused by the sciatic nerve and that carries messages from the brain to the spinal cord and to the legs is termed Sciatica. The pain of sciatica normally radiates down one side from the lower back into the leg, often below the knee. What causes sciatica? Bulging from a herniated disc in the lower back is the most common cause of Sciatica. Human discs are tire-like structures that sit between the bones of our spine. A tear…
Epilepsy – Myths and Facts
Posted on February 10, 2023Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. Epilepsy surges electrical activity in the brain that can cause recurring seizures. Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition, and the hallmark of this condition is recurrent and unprovoked seizures. Approximately 5-10 out of 1000 people suffer from epilepsy globally. A person is said to have epilepsy if they have at least two seizures that were caused by some unknown reasons. Though the seizures in epilepsy could be related to…
How Does Alcohol Affect Your Brain?
Posted on January 18, 2023Damages! That’s all that alcohol does to the brain. And this is coincidentally the primary reason why alcohol consumers use it in the first place. Alcohol shuts off certain processes in the brain and numbs the person as well, ultimately causing damage. Slurred speech, impulsive behaviour, poor memory, and slowed reflexes are some of the notable characteristics of someone under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol consumption can be quite pleasant to experience during the moment, but it’s important to be…