Dizziness or vertigo is a generalized term to describe types of impairment and sensations that include feeling weak, faint, or unsteady. Dizziness can create an unreal perception that things are spinning, it is also called vertigo.
When the peripheral nerves get damaged in specific areas such as the skin, internal organs, or muscles, it is termed polyneuropathy. It is a condition wherein similar areas on both sides of your body get affected by pain, weakness, and numbness. When peripheral nerves are impaired, they fail to send normal signals to the brain.
Paraplegia is an impairment that affects the spinal cord and paralyzes the sensory function of the lower limbs. It occurs when the spinal cord and the nervous system are badly damaged, usually the result of an injury.
Syncope, in the medical dictionary, is a term used for fainting or transient loss of consciousness. It is a postural tone and is caused by a sudden drop in the blood flow level that is carried to the brain. The condition can also be caused when your blood pressure level drops or if there is a fall in heart rate.
Myasthenia Gravis or MG is a rare neuromuscular disorder that causes muscle weakness. MG occurs when the normal connection between the nerves and the muscles is damaged or broken. Although there is no known cure for myasthenia gravis, correct diagnostic treatment and care can relieve the severity of the symptoms. It can also offer relief to the patients. This uncommon disease mostly affects women under the age of 40 and men older than 60 years.
Hemiplegia is a form of paralysis caused by trauma or stroke. It mainly affects one side of the body. Most often the arm, leg, and trunk on one side are affected. Hemiplegia is a neurological condition characterized by loss of movement, sensation, and control in the damaged area. Patients suffering from hemiplegia do experience periodic pain.
Facial palsy is a scientific term that refers to a facial disorder. It occurs when there has been temporary or lasting damage to the facial nerve. The facial muscles with non-functional facial nerves do not receive proper signals and this leads to partial paralysis of the affected facial area. This, in turn, affects the normal movements of the other organs such as the eyes and mouth
Brachial plexus is a collective term for a network of cervical and thoracic nerves that are found in the shoulder area. These nerves help sensory signals pass from the spinal cord to your arms and hands. Injuries related to the brachial plexus may arise from accidents or trauma to the neck region. The injury can cause severe pain, numbness, and fragility in the arms and hands.
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition characterized by build-up pressure in the blood vessels from the heart area to the lungs. In this, the blood pressure is significantly high in the pulmonary artery or pulmonary vein. It is an uncommon lung disorder wherein the blood pressure (in the pulmonary artery) gets abnormally high and puts strain on the right ventricle in the heart region.
Sleep apnea can be termed as a sleeping disorder that causes repeated cessation of breathing during sleep. It can lead to numerous health issues such as high blood pressure and heart ailments. Sleep apnea can sometimes stop your breathing process as many as fifty times when you are asleep at night.
