M.C. Huguelet A nerve sheath is a kind of insulation which surrounds the chain-like portion of anerve cell, orneuron, known as the axon. The function of the nerve sheath is to enhance the neuron’s ability to transmit signals along its axon. It is made from a substance calledmyelin, ...
Neuropathy is a term that describes a broad range of nerve disorders. Read this lesson to learn about the different types of neuropathy, what causes it to happen, the resulting symptoms, and how neuropathy is treated. What Is Neuropathy? Neuropathy is the medical term for a condition in whi...
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Neuropathic pain is a type of pain that is caused by damage to the nerves. There are many different types of neuropathic pain...
Some of the conditions a neurologist treats are: Alzheimer's disease Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) Back pain Brain and spinal cord injury or infection Brain tumor Epilepsy Headaches Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's disease Peripheral neuropathy (a disease that affects your...
ability to damage nerves.Diabetesis foremost among these, often causing the type of nerve damage calleddiabetic neuropathy. This term is nonspecific and refers to many types of nerve injury brought about due to diabetes. About two thirds of people with diabetes suffer from some form ofneuropathy....
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Perhaps you’ve heard the word “immunotherapy” thrown around a lot. It can be mentioned in relation to just about everything, from cancer treatments to allergies to neuropathy. However, immunotherapy is more than just a throwaway word. It’s a revoluti
What is peripheral neuropathy (PN)?PN is a type of nerve damage that can develop when your peripheral nerves are damaged. Peripheral nerves are located outside of the brain and spinal cord. These nerves send information from your brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body. Damage to ...
Cranial neuropathy is a condition in which some of the nerves in the head become damaged. The main causes of cranial neuropathy...