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When vertigo persists, evaluation for any underlying structural problems of the brain, spinal canal, or inner ear may be necessary. 11/9/2020 What Is MS? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own central nervous system (the brain and...
You might also notice early signs of scoliosis in small ways. You could see a person leaning to one side or having legs that seem different in length. These signs may show there is a spinal curvature and need checking by a healthcare expert. ...
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When you experience a multiple sclerosis relapse (also known as an exacerbation or flare-up), it's because new damage in the brain or spinal cord disrupts nerve signals. That's why you might notice new symptoms or the return of old symptoms. A true relapse lasts more than 24 hours and ...
Having problems maintaining balance Being paralyzed (partial or complete) Having weak arms or legs Tingling in the arms or legs Deformities in the spinal cord or column Scoliosis, or curved spine Having difficulty controlling bowel or bladder function ...
Patients with neurogenic urinary incontinence may show evidence of spinal cord disease with conscious proprioceptive deficits in the hindlimbs, foot drag, and abrasions on the dorsal aspect of the hindfeet. However, lesions involving the cerebral cortex and cerebellum may also be associated with ...
Parkinson’s disease can cause a wide array of symptoms. The disease is perhaps best known for how it affects movement and balance, creating problems with tremor, rigidity, and slowed movement. People with Parkinson’s can also experience nonmotor symptoms that may lead to problems with ...
The brain is made of soft tissue. It's cushioned by spinal fluid and encased in the protective shell of the skull. When you have a blow or bump to your head, the impact can jolt yourbrain. Sometimes, it literally causes it to move around in your head. Traumatic brain injuries can cau...
Multiple sclerosis affects the entire central nervous system, including the brain and the spinal cord. And as a consequence of that, the information being provided to the processing components of the brain in patients with MS can be affected in terms of, how do you use that brain?