Symptoms In addition to the numbness in the leg, which is characteristic of a leg that has fallen asleep, other accompanying symptoms can occur. Most common is tingling in the foot or leg. When the leg wakes up again, slight pain may occur, but this disappears after a short time. If the pressure on the … Symptoms | Leg asleep – how come?
Therapy The therapy of a leg that has fallen asleep depends on the underlying cause that is responsible for the symptoms. In most cases, moving the leg and the associated relief of the affected nerve is sufficient so that the leg “wakes up” and the symptoms disappear. However, if this measure does not lead to … Therapy | Leg asleep – how come?
Synonyms Charcot’s disease; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; myatrophic lateral sclerosis; Lou Gehrig’s syndrome; motor neuron disease; abb. ALS Definition Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive, degenerative disease of the nerve cells that control the muscles (motor neurons), which can lead to spastic as well as flaccid paralysis in the entire body. Due to the breathing and … Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Symptoms Two motor nerve cells are connected in series for muscle excitation. The first motor neuron originates in the brain and is switched to the second motor neuron in the spinal cord at the level where it connects to a peripheral nerve to reach the corresponding muscle. If the second motor neuron (peripheral nerve) is … Symptoms | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
History The exact course of the disease is generally very difficult to predict and can take many different forms. Basically, the symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are continuously progressive and thus paralysis once it has occurred cannot disappear again. The early symptoms are usually initial awkwardness such as stumbling or problems holding things. After some … History | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Forecast In addition to the possible symptoms already mentioned above, which are progressively worsening, in the usual forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, inadequate respiratory capacity is to be expected after three to five years after the initial onset of the disease, resulting in death either through pneumonia or through suffocation. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a … Forecast | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Introduction In up to ninety percent of all patients with a herniated disc, purely conservative treatment is sufficient. In some patients the symptoms disappear completely after a few weeks. There are different constellations of findings, under which an operation is possible. If the conservative treatment fails, surgery is considered. In the presence of paralysis and … When does one need surgery for a herniated disc?
When can a herniated disc be operated on? A “you can, but you don’t have to operate” situation is usually present in patients with herniated discs when there are no neurological deficits. This refers to patients who have no paralysis of body parts or organs such as the bladder or rectum. If the patients suffer … When can a herniated disc be operated on? | When does one need surgery for a herniated disc?
Definition The trigeminal nerve is one of the most important nerves in the human body. It is counted among the so-called brain nerves. These are characterized by the fact that they all originate directly from the brain stem. The main task of the trigeminal nerve is, in addition to the nervous supply (innervation) of the … Trigeminal Palsy
Associated symptoms The trigeminal nerve is the most important sensitive nerve in the facial area. If paresis or paralysis of the nerve occurs, this has major consequences for the affected patient. Depending on the location of the constriction or injury of the nerve, various failures occur. If a central lesion occurs, i.e. an injury to … Associated symptoms | Trigeminal Palsy
Prognosis In general, trigeminal nerve palsy usually has a good prognosis. If the nerve is narrowed, it can in most cases be surgically removed and the nerve regains full functionality. If the trigeminal nerve or its branches are injured, for example as a result of an accident, the prognosis depends very much on the degree … Prognosis | Trigeminal Palsy
