Spastic paralysis is not a disease, but a symptom of a disease of the central nervous system. Damage to the brain or the spinal cord increases the internal tension of the skeletal muscles 2023
Paraplegic palsy is the combination of symptoms that occur when nerve conduction in the spinal cord is damaged. However, this includes not only paralysis, but also disturbances of vegetative functions as well as changes in muscle tension and reflexes. 2023
A flaccid paralysis results from the damage to a so-called peripheral nerve located outside the spinal cord. The connection between the brain and muscles is thereby disturbed or interrupted 2023
Typical signs of carpal tunnel syndrome: The hand falls asleep, especially at night or in certain postures, often associated with tingling or pin-prick-like pain 2023
The cause of a tarsal tunnel syndrome is irritation of the tibial nerve in the area of the medial ankle. Usually an overwork or injury is the cause of the discomfort 2023
Trigeminal neuralgia is a lightning-fast, extremely violent, electrifying and stabbing facial pain in the forehead, cheeks or chin 2023
Multiple sclerosis is also called „ Disease with a thousand faces “called because it works differently for every person affected 2023
The symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) can vary. You can find out which symptoms can occur and how the diagnosis is made here 2023
There is currently no cure for multiple sclerosis. However, the course of the disease can be positively influenced in many cases 2023
As part of a comprehensive multiple sclerosis treatment, neurorehabilitation plays an important role in promoting self-reliance and improving quality of life 2023
In the last few decades, there has been a steady increase in the number of new multiple sclerosis cases. Possible causes for this include lifestyle changes 2023
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common inflammatory disease of the central nervous system in young adults that can lead to disability 2023
Multiple sclerosis usually occurs in women during childbearing. From a medical point of view, there is almost never a reason to give up a pregnancy. Breastfeeding is also often possible 2023
Guillain-Barr é Syndrome (GBS) is a very rare autoimmune disease. The immune system attacks the body's own nerve cells outside of the brain and spinal column and destroys their insulating myelin layer 2023
If you observe someone having a seizure, there are a few steps that you can take to protect them from further harm 2023
What can you do yourself to support the treatment of venous diseases? Here are tips for helpful things to do to improve vein health 2023
Find out more about the various stages or phases of sleep and learn the difference between REM and NonREM sleep 2023
The sleep-wake rhythm is influenced by different circumstances. The length of sleep required is just as different. Read more here 2023
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is characterized by paresthesia in the legs and is one of the sleep-related movement disorders. Read more here 2023
Here you will find all information about obstructive sleep apnea, as well as about the diagnosis, causes, therapies and cost coverage 2023
Invasive treatment methods in pain therapy are procedures in which drugs are usually administered using syringes 2023
Narcolepsy disrupts the sleep-wake cycle. It is characterized, among other things, by daytime sleepiness and sudden ö sleep attacks “ 2023
Acupuncture, physiotherapy or psychological procedures - There are various options available to relieve pain 2023
Phantom pain is attributed to changes in the brain. It is perceived in a part of the body that is no longer there, usually as a result of an amputation 2023
Inflammation of the gallbladder is caused, among other things, by gallstones. Fever and chills develop. Therapy is carried out with antibiotics and surgery 2023
Nerve pain is caused by ä damage to „ sensory fibers “of the nervous system. Here you will find information on the diagnosis and therapy of neuropathic pain 2023
There is broad consensus in science that women and men generally experience and experience pain differently - however, not how these differences can be explained 2023
Important information about scarlet fever and rotlauf. Here you can find out how streptococcus infection occurs in children and what symptoms are manifested 2023
Early and accurate diagnosis is necessary to treat pressure ulcers effectively. More on symptoms 2023
Pressure ulcers are particularly favored by pressure, shear forces and friction. The most common cause of pressure ulcers is lying down for long periods of time. A typical sign is persistent flushing 2023