Brain and Nerves

Blood Flow in the Brain (Cerebral) and Control Mechanisms

Blood flow to the brain (cerebral blood flow) is essential to maintain consciousness and many vital functions. Unlike certain other parts of the body, a few seconds without blood flow will not be detrimental to functioning but in the brain, a lack of blood flow for even just 10 seconds will lead to unconsciousness. The >> Read More ...

Diabetic Neuropathy (Diabetes Nerve Damage)

What is Diabetic Neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is the nerve dysfunction and damage that is a result of long-standing and often poorly controlled diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes). It is the most common complication of diabetes mellitus and these neurological disturbances may affect more than half of all cases of long >> Read More ...

Hangover Headache and Alcohol-Induced Head Pain Remedies

Headaches are usually accepted as being part of a hangover especially after a period of heavy alcohol consumption. However, not every person who drinks an excessive amount of alcohol at one sitting (binge drinking) will suffer with a headache. In fact, a person who is susceptible to frequent headaches and migraine >> Read More ...

Facial Tingling or Pain Caused by Bulging Disc in Cervical Spine

Can facial numbness or pain arise from a bulging disc ? Yes. It is interesting to note, that cervical disc bulges can also lead to facial symptoms (1). It is frequently seen as neck pain involving the shoulder and also extending to the face. However, sometimes it may even occur without any neck involvement. Earlier it was >> Read More ...

Nerve Stretch, Leg Pain, Other Tests For a Pinched Nerve

KatherineH45 Asked : My problem started 6 months ago when both of my legs started paining but the left leg pain was worse. The right ankle became quite sore and started swelling bout a month later and I visited my doctor who told me that I was putting too much pressure on the leg. He suspected that I had a pinched nerve >> Read More ...

Constant Headache – Causes of Persistent, Continuous Headaches

What is a Constant Headache? A headache is one of the more common symptoms experienced in life and is usually episodic. Constant headaches are considered as any head pain that does not subside for weeks or months. It can vary from severe pain to a dull ache. It may appear episodic but careful assessment will reveal that it >> Read More ...

Anosmia (Loss of Sense of Smell) Causes and Treatment

What is Anosmia? Anosmia Definition Anosmia is the medical term for a complete loss of the sense of smell (olfaction). It can be temporary or permanent and while taste may not be affected, it does impact on the perception of flavors. If the sense of smell is reduced (partial, not complete loss) , then this is known as >> Read More ...
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