The causes of polyneuropathy can be manifold. Ultimately, damage to the peripheral nerves results in loss of sensation, tingling paresthesia or even paralysis. In Germany and other western countries, polyneuropathy (PNP) is most frequently triggered by diabetes mellitus and excessive alcohol consumption. Other causes can be poisoning with heavy metals, solvents or medication. Inflammatory diseases … Causes of polyneuropathy
Infectious diseases as a cause of polyneuropathy In infectious diseases, a distinction is made between bacterial and viral infections. Borreliosis is one of the bacterial infectious diseases most frequently mentioned in relation to PNP. Borrelia are transmitted by ticks, for example, and can lead to polyneuropathy, which is why tick bites should be well observed … Infectious diseases as a cause of polyneuropathy | Causes of polyneuropathy
Metabolic diseases as a cause of polyneuropathy As a result of metabolic diseases, peripheral nerves can also be damaged. These include functional disorders of the liver (e.g. in liver cirrhosis, hepatitis B, C, etc. ), kidney diseases (uremic polyneuropathy due to waste products produced in the body when kidney function is insufficient) or thyroid diseases. … Metabolic diseases as a cause of polyneuropathy | Causes of polyneuropathy
Stress as a cause of polyneuropathy Polyneuropathy cannot be caused by stress alone, but nerve pain can still occur due to prolonged stress. These neuralgias are treated by relaxing procedures such as acupuncture, osteopathy but also by medication. Stress is an important and burdening factor for our immune system. In the case of autoimmune diseases … Stress as a cause of polyneuropathy | Causes of polyneuropathy
Other causes of polyneuropathy Further causes of polyneuropathy can be metabolic diseases, heriditary noxic-toxic effects or borreliosis pathogens, as well as other infectious diseases. In developing countries, leprosy is a common cause of polyneuropathy in addition to the above-mentioned malnutrition. In our latitudes, if the cause of PNP is not known, HIV infection or a … Other causes of polyneuropathy | Causes of polyneuropathy
Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease, which means a chronic inflammation of the central nervous system. It is also called the disease of “many faces”, because the symptoms and course of the disease cannot be more different. In multiple sclerosis, inflammation occurs in the medullary sheaths of the nerve fibers of the central nervous system, … Multiple Sclerosis (MS) exercises
Physiotherapy Physiotherapy for multiple sclerosis depends on the symptoms of the patient. Equally important in the treatment of multiple sclerosis is talk therapy, which affects the physiotherapist as much as a psychotherapist. The patient should be able to talk about his or her symptoms and anxiety and express his or her worries so that the … Physiotherapy | Multiple Sclerosis (MS) exercises
Gait disorder In multiple sclerosis, a gait disorder develops due to the accompanying symptoms. It usually shows a somewhat unsteady gait pattern with slight sway, especially around corners or through doors. This can occur due to coordination/balance difficulties, as self-perception is disturbed and distances are harder to estimate due to existing visual disorders. Gait exercises … Gait disorder | Multiple Sclerosis (MS) exercises
The exercises for various forms of muscular dystrophies are designed to improve the functionality and coordination of the muscles and to preserve the remaining muscles as much as possible. For those affected, this ideally means an improvement in general strength and mobility and a slowing down of the progressive disease process. Depending on the cause … Exercises for muscular dystrophy
Physiotherapy The treatment of muscular dystrophy through physiotherapy is adapted individually from patient to patient according to the progress of the disease, the general condition of the patient and the type of muscular dystrophy. However, the primary goal of physiotherapy is always to maintain and improve the patient’s mobility as much as possible and to … Physiotherapy | Exercises for muscular dystrophy
Summary Since there is no promising drug therapy concept for muscular dystrophies, the exercises performed as part of the therapy play a central role. They enable the patients to actively do something against the rapid progress of the disease and to regain a bit of quality of life for themselves. The routine of daily training … Summary | Exercises for muscular dystrophy
Course of multiple sclerosis Depending on the patient, the course of multiple sclerosis can vary and can be more severe in some cases and milder in others. In the relapsing-remitting form (the most common form of multiple sclerosis), the symptoms decrease completely after the relapses. This is the most favorable course for the patient, as … Course of multiple sclerosis | Symptoms of multiple sclerosis
