Nervous System

Discovering that someone has cerebral palsy (CP) can bring on emotional, physical and financial stress--not only to the patient, but also to his family as well. Various coping styles can be implemented to help ...Read More

Sciatica is a condition that occurs when there is pain in the sciatic nerve, which runs from the spinal cord through the legs. It is usually a sign of another larger problem in the body involving the nerve. ...Read More

Parkinson's disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological condition that affects the neurons in the substanstia nigra of the brain. This damage reduces production of the substance dopamine; dopamine is ...Read More

Carpal tunnel syndrome is pain usually found in the wrists and arms and is caused by undue stress placed on the palm of the hand. Any type of activity which causes stress on the bone, such as typing, can lead ...Read More

People with Huntington's disease have increased calorie requirements, but also experience challenges eating as a result of the symptoms of the disease. Huntington's disease, therefore, requires special ...Read More

Restless leg syndrome also referred to as RLS is characterized by an uncomfortable crawling or twitching and aching feeling in the legs, particularly in the calf. It most often happens in the evenings or ...Read More

3Cerebral palsy (CP) is a medical condition that starts prior to, during or immediately following the birth of those suffering from it, due to injury of the brain. It exhibits itself by such indications as ...Read More

4Severe cerebral palsy in a child can debilitate an entire family. High medical bills and time-consuming care can drain bank accounts and leave siblings feeling left out. As a result, any family caring for a ...Read More

4Seizures are a traumatic experience for the sufferer and those who are witnesses to a loved one suffering. They often create a deep panic and remind all participants how fragile life can be. But seizures ...Read More

3Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive condition that destroys the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. This prohibits the brain from being able to communicate ...Read More

Parkinson's disease is not infectious, meaning that it cannot be passed through contact with an affected individual, and it is not caused by an infectious agent (such as a bacterium or virus)....Read More

Millions of people throughout the world are afflicted with restless leg syndrome (RLS). While the causes of RLS are not entirely known, researchers are endeavoring to discover the triggers for this ailment as ...Read More

Parkinson's disease is idiopathic, meaning the overall cause remains unknown. However, people who have a family member who has Parkinson's disease are at a slightly increased risk for developing it....Read More

If your child has had a seizure, you know it can be a very frightening experience. It is important to identify the type of seizure and to seek medical care....Read More

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) is a condition characterized by movement, ranging from a slight twitch to full-scale thrashing of the arms and legs, that occurs during sleep. Restless legs syndrome ...Read More

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. Many MS patients experience the movement disorder known as restless leg syndrome (RLS), which is characterized by an ...Read More