Disease and Its Symptoms
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has earned significant recognition as a valuable therapeutic approach in the rehabilitation of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by demyelination of nerve fibers in the central nervous system. This literature review provides a detailed examination of NMES, with particular attention to how it works, its physiological effects, its role in rehabilitation, and how it can improve the quality of life for those with MS.
Lipedema, also called fat edema, is a chronic, progressive condition that primarily affects women. It is a disorder in which fat tissue accumulates abnormally on the limbs, especially the legs, hips and sometimes the arms. It is important to know that this is not simple obesity — lipedema is a real disease that can significantly affect your quality of life.
ALS (full name: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a slowly progressing disease caused by the gradual destruction of the nerve cells (motor nerves) that supply the voluntarily controlled muscles. The disease typically starts in the muscles of the limbs distant from the trunk and gradually spreads toward the center. Muscle strength decreases, muscles start to waste away (atrophy) and eventually paralysis develops. As a consequence, patients lose mobility as well as urinary and fecal continence, and they experience increasing muscle stiffness (spasticity), contractures (shortening of the tendons) and pain resulting from these problems. Progression of muscle weakness largely determines quality of life.
Nerve pain (medically called neuralgia) is an unpleasant condition that can significantly affect your daily life. You are not alone with this problem – a large portion of people will face some form of it during their lives. In this article you will find important information about nerve pain, its various forms of presentation, and most importantly: effective treatment options, with special attention to methods you can use at home.
The common cold and other upper respiratory infections are frequent “visitors,” especially during the autumn–winter period. Did you know there is a natural method against the common cold that can not only help relieve symptoms but may also be effective in prevention? Salt therapy is a natural remedy whose effectiveness is now supported by scientific research.
The Achilles tendon, our body's strongest yet most vulnerable tendon, deserves special attention because it plays a key role in everyday movement. This massive connective tissue structure connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, enabling walking, running and jumping. However, precisely this constant demand makes it particularly prone to inflammation and injury.
The lymphatic system is one of the key lines of defense for our health. As a practicing physician I have met patients every day who came worried about swollen lymph nodes, i.e., a palpable lymph node. This article discusses the enlargement of lymph nodes. The role of the lymphatic system in your body You have a few hundred lymph nodes whose primary task is to defend against pathogens. These pea- or bean-sized organs [...]
Facial neuralgia, medically called trigeminal neuralgia or facial nerve tic, is one of the most painful neurological conditions and can significantly affect your daily life. This chronic pain syndrome occurs in the area of the 5th cranial nerve, the trigeminal nerve. This nerve is responsible for sensory innervation of most of your face and for controlling the muscles used for chewing.
Respiratory allergy is the immune system's overreaction to allergenic substances that enter the airways. An allergen is a substance that provokes an excessive immune response in individuals prone to allergies.
A nerve is a “communication cable” in your body. It brings information to and from the brain — that is, from the body to the brain and back from the brain to the body. Nerves transmit both sensory and motor impulses. Touch, pressure, temperature and body-position sensory impulses move toward the brain, while motor signals go toward the muscles. The consequence of nerve damage can therefore be a disturbance, reduction or even complete loss of sensation and motor function.
The autonomic or vegetative nervous system is the part of the nervous system responsible for regulating bodily functions that are independent of our will (not consciously controllable). It controls basic life processes such as heart rate, breathing and digestion. Its main components are the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
Chronic inflammation is one of the most common conditions of our time. Its causes are diverse but are largely found in lifestyle. Let's look at the most important things to know.
