Sensitivity disorders are manifested by altered perception of physical sensations, such as numbness or undefinable pain. The causes can be numerous and must be diagnosed very accurately for a cure to occur. What are sensitivity disorders? The causes of a sensitivity disorder can range from temporary irritation of the nerves, to serious diseases of the … Sensitivity Disorders: Causes, Treatment & Help
Cervical rib syndrome is one of the bottleneck syndromes. It is also known as scalenus syndrome. What is cervical rib syndrome? In medicine, cervical rib syndrome is also known as scalenus syndrome or Naffziger syndrome. What is meant by this is thoracic-outlet syndrome (TOS). Cervical rib syndrome represents a narrowing syndrome. It forms due to … Cervical Rib Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Vaginal cancer or vaginal carcinoma is a malignant tumor of the female vagina, which, however, occurs quite rarely. Several types are distinguished, with the so-called squamous cell carcinoma being the most common tumor, accounting for more than 90 percent of cases. In the remaining ten percent of cases, either black skin cancer or adenocarcinomas are … Vaginal Cancer (Vaginal Carcinoma): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Ergotism is poisoning by ergot alkaloids such as ergotamine or ergometrine, which are found in ergot fungi and are used as drugs nowadays. The symptomatology focuses on massive circulatory disturbances with death of arms or legs, which can lead to death. What is ergotism? Ergotism actually belongs to the category of “medical history“: as poisoning … Ergotism: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The tegmentum is a part of the brainstem that includes the midbrain, bridge (pons), and medulla oblongata. It contains numerous nuclear areas (nuclei) and nerve tracts, some of which perform motor functions and others sensory or sensitive functions. Nonspecific lesions to the tegmentum may occur, for example, in the setting of stroke, neurodegenerative disease, or … Tegmentum: Structure, Function & Diseases
For years, complaints from patients about pain in one leg or both legs that forces the person to stop after walking a certain distance have been accumulating in doctor’s offices. A patient complaining of such pain is sure to receive instructions from the doctor to free both legs and lie down on the examination bed. … Arterial Circulation Disorders in Feet and Legs: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Plantar warts (plantar warts) form due to infections on the sole of the foot, but are usually harmless. They can be prevented by good foot hygiene and treatment also turns out to be unproblematic. What are plantar warts? Plantar warts are changes in the skin around the soles of the feet. The warts are caused … Plantar Warts: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Nerve inflammation, or neuritis, represented a long ordeal for patients just a few years ago, because in the vast majority of cases of those affected there were no visible physical impairments. It was not until the development of modern medical devices that neuritis could also be clearly diagnosed. What is neuritis? Schematic diagram showing the … Nerve Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Polyneuropathy is a mostly chronic nerve disease. Several nerves are always affected and limited in their function. This often manifests itself in sensory disturbances or states of pain, which can occur more or less severely. The cause of a polyneuropathy is usually a previous underlying disease. The leading causes are diabetes mellitus, alcohol addiction and … Therapy of a polyneuropathy
Ergotherapy Physiotherapy or occupational therapy should always be used alongside drug treatment. The aim of therapy should be to achieve pain relief on the one hand and to cure malfunctions on the other. These can manifest themselves in many ways. If, for example, nerves that mediate motor tasks are affected by the neuropathic failures, this … Ergotherapy | Therapy of a polyneuropathy
Drugs So-called non-opioid analgesics are painkillers that do not belong to the group of opioids. Commonly used examples are ASA (aspirin), paracetamol and metamizole (novalgin). These drugs are generally not very effective against neuropathic pain. They also cause severe side effects when taken over a long period of time, such as gastrointestinal ulcers (gastrointestinal ulcer) … Drugs | Therapy of a polyneuropathy
Homeopathy In a homeopathic therapy, a distinction is made above all between the various symptoms that can occur in polyneuropathy. Aconitum is recommended for stinging or burning pain and Agaricus muscarius is recommended for paresthesia. Spigelia and Verbascum can also provide relief from neuropathic pain. The dosage as well as the form of administration should … Homeopathy | Therapy of a polyneuropathy
