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TwitterErb’s palsy is the result of injury or stretching of a cluster of nerves found near the shoulder and upper rib cage. Also known as brachial plexus injury, Erb’s palsy affects the nerves that control movement in the hand and arm. For every 1,000 babies born in the United States, 1 or 2 will develop [...]
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Sciatic Nerve Pain Relief Exercises
Sciatic nerve pain can be devastating. The sciatic nerve is a long nerve that runs from the buttocks down the legs. When this nerve gets pinched, the result is pain, numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness. The pinched nerve may the result of a variety of underlying medical conditions such as a herniated disk, degenerative disk [...]
Bell’s Palsy Causes And Remedies
There are about 40,000 cases of Bell’s palsy reported annually in the United States. Bell’s palsy usually affects just one side of the face. If the nerve that controls muscles of the face is inflamed or damaged, one side of the face may droop, it may be difficult to blink or close the eye, and [...]
Pinched Nerve Treatment – What Can I Use?
If you think you have a pinched nerve, the first thing you want to do is rest the affected body part. You can also try applying ice for the first couple of days and then switching to heat. Over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen and naproxen can also help relieve pain. Symptoms of [...]
Neuropathy Pain Relief Cream vs. Medication
If you are living with neuropathy pain, you want relief. In order to find the right solution for your neuropathy pain, you have to figure out the source of the pain. You will most likely need to enlist the help of a health care professional. If the problem is caused by a pinched nerve, then [...]
Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment Options
Diabetic neuropathy occurs in people with high blood sugar (diabetes). In diabetic neuropathy, the blood vessels that supply oxygen to the nerves may become damaged or the covering of the nerves can become damaged. The damaged nerves may lead to numbness. This is particularly troublesome for diabetics who have a harder time healing than the [...]
Top 10 Home Remedies for Migraine Headaches
1. Ice – One of the oldest home remedies for migraine headaches is an ice pack or frozen compress. This can be placed on the back of your neck or on your forehead, and you may get instant relief. 2. Coffee – For fast migraine headache relief try drinking two or three cups of strong [...]
Menstrual Migraine Headaches – What To Do?
If you suffer from menstrual migraine headaches there are many different treatment options that you can choose from. Many more women get these headaches than men, and they are linked to hormonal changes caused by your menstrual cycle. There are three main options when it comes to treatment for migraine headaches caused by your menstrual [...]
Ocular Migraine Causes and Treatment
What is an ocular migraine, what causes this condition, and what treatment is available? An ocular migraine can be two separate conditions, one which is no big deal and one that can be serious and involve medical complications. In the type which is not serious and that will usually go away without treatment the causes [...]
Homeopathic Migraine Headache Relief
Is it possible to get homeopathic migraine headache relief, without drugs or possible side effects? Yes it is. There are many natural migraine headache cures which may work for all ages. A migraine headache can become unbearable, with a sensitivity to light and intense pain so severe that nausea may occur. Children and adults both [...]
Top 10 Neuritis Symptoms
1. Tingling Tingling is one of the top neuritis symptoms, and this sensation can be felt in any part of the body where nerves are located. This symptom may occur only occasionally and simply be uncomfortable or it may be frequent and severe. 2. Burning Burning is a common symptom of neuritis, especially certain types [...]
Ulnar Nerve Neuritis – What Is It?
What is ulnar nerve neuritis, and what can you do if you have this condition? The ulnar nerve is located in your arm, and when this nerve becomes inflamed you will start to develop neuritis symptoms. These symptoms can include pain, swelling, and tenderness near the elbow and in the forearm. You may also notice [...]
Facial Nerve Paralysis Causes
Facial nerve paralysis can be caused by a number of things. This condition may be called many different names, including a pinched nerve, neuritis or facial neuritis, and many other terms, and it is a common problem. The facial nerve runs through many areas of the face, and any of these can be affected or [...]
Alpha Lipoic Acid in Neuropathy
The use of alpha lipoic acid in neuropathy cases has shown some very promising results in scientific studies, and this antioxidant has been proven to help reduce neuritis symptoms in many individuals. One unusual aspect of this antioxidant is that it can be dissolved in both water and fat, and this is not true of [...]
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Review
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a disease which may causes absence seizures in children, as well as causing tonic clonic seizure types. This is a common childhood condition, and most of the time medications to control the seizures with this type of epilepsy are very effective. The child will exhibit movements that are jerky within a [...]
Focal Epilepsy Causes
What is focal epilepsy, and what causes this condition? Focal epilepsy is one of the many seizure disorders, and with this condition the seizure is preceded by unusual electrical activity in the brain. This is considered partial epilepsy, instead of one of the forms of full epilepsy, because the the entire brain is not affected [...]
Tonic Clonic Seizure Symptoms and Treatment
What is tonic clonic seizure and what treatments are available for this condition? A tonic clonic seizure occurs due to abnormal electrical impulses and activity which happen in the brain, and there are some symptoms which can help to diagnose this type of seizure. If you suffer from this condition you experience a muscle rigidity [...]
Tingling Hands and Fingers: Causes and Remedies
Tingling hands and fingers cause people a lot of pain and discomfort, inability to do their favorite tasks, wake them up at night if a wrong sleeping position is assumed. Understanding the causes of your tingling hands and fingers is a huge milestone on your road to recovery. Your doctor is your best ally in [...]
Facial Neuritis May Lead to Serious Consequences
Facial neuritis occurs when you suffer nerve inflammation or damage to one or more nerves that run through and affect your face. This condition can occur for many different reasons. A viral infection can affect the nerve, injury to the area may be the cause, or a number of other factors can play a part [...]
Top 10 Rarest Causes of Optic Neuritis
If you are worried about optic neuritis you may want to learn that it can be causes by different conditions. In this article we list the top 10 rarest causes, but worth mentioning if you ever suffer from them you might consult with your health practitioner to double check: 1. Mumps Mumps are a very [...]