• Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive, debilitating disease that affects the central nervous system and can ultimately cause permanent nerve damage. (getmegiddy.com)
  • Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative condition that affects the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord communication). (coloplast.com.au)
  • Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. (coloplast.com.au)
  • In Europe and North America, multiple sclerosis affects one in 800 people, making this illness the most common cause of neurological disability in young adults. (coloplast.com.au)
  • Learn more about multiple sclerosis and bladder problems and how to take care of your bladder . (coloplast.com.au)
  • Multiple sclerosis affects people differently and many will experience bladder problems. (coloplast.com.au)
  • Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the central nervous system, which controls bodily functions, including balance and muscle control. (drpossley.com)
  • Neurological issues such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, a stroke, autoimmune diseases, brain injury or spinal cord injury may also play a role in this personal bodily function and can cause many issues. (reclaimingintimacy.org)
  • This Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, we caught up with three members of the Sweat Community who have Multiple Sclerosis - Hannah , Lisa and Jamie - to learn about how MS has impacted their lives, how their workout schedules have changed, and their advice for others living with this disease. (sweat.com)
  • Multiple Sclerosis, aka MS, is a chronic immune disease that impacts the central nervous system - your brain, spinal cord and optic nerves - which control everything you do. (sweat.com)
  • Urinary retention can be caused by an obstruction in the urinary tract, a bladder muscle weakness or by damage to the nervous system caused by e.g. multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury or spina bifida (neurogenic conditions). (coloplast.ie)
  • Parkinson's is another progressive disease that also affects the central nervous system and can significantly impact dopamine production. (getmegiddy.com)
  • Neurological problems can disable the right functioning of sensory apparatus and might include Parkinson's disease, distinct sclerosis, and spinal cord injury with loss of movement. (affordablehealthcard.com)
  • Simple electrical implants have been used since the 1980s for deep brain stimulation (DBS), in which wire electrodes penetrating the brain deliver pulses of an electrical current to ease the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other neurological problems. (proto.life)
  • Living electrodes might not merely replace traditional electrodes but also restore the "connectome," the long-distance connections that can stretch and tear during brain injury or wither away from diseases like Parkinson's or epilepsy. (proto.life)
  • A class of drugs used to treat mild to moderate dementia in Parkinson's disease. (michaeljfox.org)
  • Aggregation of the protein alpha-synuclein is found in Lewy bodies, a pathological hallmark of Parkinson's disease. (michaeljfox.org)
  • A genetic mutation in this protein is the basis for a rare inherited form of Parkinson's disease. (michaeljfox.org)
  • A class of drugs often effective in reducing the tremor of Parkinson's disease. (michaeljfox.org)
  • Some studies have linked oxidative damage to Parkinson's disease. (michaeljfox.org)
  • A medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease. (michaeljfox.org)
  • A movement disorder sometimes confused with Parkinson's disease that manifests in low, repetitive, involuntary, writhing movements of the arms, legs, hands, and neck that are often especially severe in the fingers and hands. (michaeljfox.org)
  • Many of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease are brought on by loss of or damage to dopamine neurons in this region, which encompasses the striatum, the subthalamic nucleus, and the substantia nigra. (michaeljfox.org)
  • No validated biomarker of Parkinson's disease currently exists. (michaeljfox.org)
  • One of the cardinal clinical features of Parkinson's disease, the slowing down and loss of spontaneous and voluntary movement. (michaeljfox.org)
  • Small devices that electronically stimulate nerves and brain areas to treat hearing loss and Parkinson's disease have been implanted in humans for decades. (thenationalnews.com)
  • Neurological problems can affect the nerves that cause muscles in the colon and rectum, anus, and anal canal to contract and move stool through the intestines. (chiragglobalhospitals.com)
  • At times, this pain will be due to abnormal pressures on the spinal cord or the nerves emerging from it. (ceufast.com)
  • In order to access the spinal canal, spinal cord, or the nerves coming from the cord through intricately designed foramen, the doors of the lamina must be breached. (ceufast.com)
  • It is also involved in spinal pathology and back pain, as it tends to thicken with age leading to compression of nerves. (ceufast.com)
  • At its end, the spinal cord terminates at the lower border of the first lumbar vertebra, evolving into a horsetail of nerves, the cauda equina. (ceufast.com)
  • From your immune, cardiovascular, and digestive system, to sexual function and mobility - your nerves are responsible for sending vital information and energy from the brain to your organs through your spine. (dennerolldocs.com)
  • This interrupts the messages carried by the nerves and can interfere with a wide range of bodily functions. (coloplast.com.au)
  • SPD can also occur after the nerves are damaged by a brain or spinal cord injury . (medicinenet.com)
  • spinal cord, and all the nerves of the body. (waukeechiro.com)
  • A loss of normal position or motion of these bones can irritate the nerves, tissues, and muscles surrounding these bones resulting in impaired nervous system function. (waukeechiro.com)
  • The nerves that run through it and to the rest of the body are critically important for motor function and recruitment, and without that, we are immobilized. (evolvefitstudios.com)
  • The spinal cord is a complex highway of nerves that assist in the electrical communication from the brain to the rest of the body, and it runs through the spine's vertebrae structure, delivering messages to each region of the body and providing control and function to muscle structures, skin, and organs. (johndpascoe.com)
  • Simply, it is an area of skin that is mainly supplied by one of the spinal nerves. (johndpascoe.com)
  • Conversion disorder symptoms usually occur unexpectedly and appear to be nervous system problems (brain, spinal cord, or other nerves). (thescandoreview.com)
  • When a joint is dislocated the spine becomes unstable and is unable to protect the spinal cord or nerves. (indianapolisdisccenter.com)
  • The spinal nerves pass through openings on the side of the spine called intervertebral foramen. (indianapolisdisccenter.com)
  • Other causes may be due to injury of the spinal cord. (wikipedia.org)
  • A spinal cord injury can lead to ED in a different way than diabetes, said Rachel Shapiro, M.S. , a certified physician assistant who specializes in treating urology patients at UC San Diego Health. (getmegiddy.com)
  • Spinal cord injury (SCI) can result in full or partial paralysis, which limits mobility-producing muscular activation. (dovepress.com)
  • When there is preservation of sensation and/or motor activity below the neurological level of insult that includes the lowest sacral segments (S4-S5), the injury is termed incomplete. (dovepress.com)
  • Progressions Rehabilitation provides expert care and therapy in a beautiful home for patients who have suffered from a Traumatic Brain Injury or Spinal Cord Injury. (progressionsrehab.com)
  • Rarer, but also in use, are brain implant therapies for people paralyzed by spinal cord injury or other neurological damage. (proto.life)
  • An A to Z listing of words and phrased commonly associated with spinal cord injury and disorders. (unitedspinal.org)
  • One problem with research on aging after SCI is that the relationship between age at injury, current chronological age, and years post-injury (YPI) are all linearly dependent. (scireproject.com)
  • Thompson and Yakura (2001) comment that, "developing an understanding of the effect of advancing age versus longer durations of injury on the incidence and type of changes can help in the prediction of when people with SCI might be susceptible to changes in function" (p. 73). (scireproject.com)
  • Spinal Cord Injury: A Model of Premature Aging? (scireproject.com)
  • Acquired brain injury - The implication of this term is that the individual experienced normal growth and development from conception through birth, until sustaining an insult to the brain at some later time that resulted in impairment of brain function. (casperdetoledo.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: Aim: To describe health status and related functioning of patients with different severity of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in past medical history in Ukraine and determining the feasibility of using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Brief Core Set for TBI. (bvsalud.org)
  • A strategy aiming to replace cells damaged or lost by disease or injury with healthy new cells. (michaeljfox.org)
  • Unless you've had a car accident or another traumatic event resulting in severe bodily injury, you probably don't think about your spine daily. (drpossley.com)
  • In fact, unless you have an injury or disease that impacts your spine, you probably can go for long periods without thinking about it. (drpossley.com)
  • In this case, spinal inflammation, also known as spondylitis, can be caused by injury or infection in your bone or spinal column structure and changes in pressure on your discs. (drpossley.com)
  • A spinal cord injury can be devastating for both the victim and their family. (johndpascoe.com)
  • Suffering a spine or spinal cord injury may have lifelong consequences. (johndpascoe.com)
  • The significant recovery time, medical intervention, and the care providers and devices that a spinal injury may necessitate may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. (johndpascoe.com)
  • When an injury occurs at any point in the spinal cord, communication above the injury site to the brain often remains unaffected. (johndpascoe.com)
  • Depending on the location of the injury, basic functions, such as breathing, eating or sleeping can also be affected. (johndpascoe.com)
  • What is a Spinal Cord Injury? (johndpascoe.com)
  • A spinal cord injury (SCI) is any injury to the spinal cord that results from trauma as opposed to disease. (johndpascoe.com)
  • The American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) published an international classification of spinal cord injury called the International Standards for Neurological and Functional Classification of Spinal Cord Injury. (johndpascoe.com)
  • A severe injury will cause problems in parts of the spine below the actual injury. (johndpascoe.com)
  • As described above, a complete injury results in a loss of all function below the injured area. (johndpascoe.com)
  • In an incomplete injury, some or all of the functions below the injured area may be unaffected. (johndpascoe.com)
  • A spinal cord injury occurs when damage or trauma to the spinal cord results in loss or impaired function in mobility or sensation. (johndpascoe.com)
  • The severity of a spinal cord injury and its resulting consequences depends largely on what part of the spinal cord was affected. (johndpascoe.com)
  • Injury to the sacral vertebrae (pelvis) - Damage to this area may result in function loss of hips and/or legs, reduced bladder or bowel control, lower back pain, and sensory issues. (johndpascoe.com)
  • Shindel and Uloko both said spinal cord injuries or trauma affect the central nervous system and commonly cause ED. (getmegiddy.com)
  • Men who suffer spinal cord injuries might encounter problems with sexual function but may also be able to get erections, Shapiro said. (getmegiddy.com)
  • Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can have catastrophic effects on individuals resulting in loss of physical abilities and independence. (dovepress.com)
  • No more metal: Living electrodes promise safer, better ways to fix injuries and disease and grow new links between man and machine. (proto.life)
  • Co-founded by Tesla and SpaceX chief executive Mr Musk in 2016, San Francisco-based Neuralink aims to implant wireless brain-computer interfaces that include thousands of electrodes in the most complex human organ to help cure neurological conditions like Alzheimer's, dementia and spinal cord injuries and ultimately fuse humankind with artificial intelligence. (thenationalnews.com)
  • Brain implant trials have also been conducted with a small number of people who have lost control of bodily functions due to spinal cord injuries or neurological conditions like strokes. (thenationalnews.com)
  • The potential uses for them are vast: from basic research leading to a better understanding of the source of birth defects and cancer to potential treatments for common conditions like arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease to treatments for rarer but severe conditions like spinal cord and brain injuries. (articlecity.com)
  • There are as many as 450,000 people living with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in the United States and another 17,000 new cases each year. (johndpascoe.com)
  • The ISNCSCI classifies traumatic spinal cord injuries into five categories on the ASIA Impairment Scale. (johndpascoe.com)
  • It has proven effective in treating many skeletal and neurological disorders. (getfettle.com)
  • Usually, diseases begin as functional disorders. (getfettle.com)
  • These disorders are usually either endocrine, neurological or a combination of the two. (getfettle.com)
  • Cranial facial editing is a method of cranial modification that treats a full range of neurological conditions and skeletal disorders. (getfettle.com)
  • Neurologic disorders are a group of diseases that affects the brain and the spinal cord. (progressionsrehab.com)
  • Here are some neurological disorders that can benefit from neuro rehabilitation in Michigan. (progressionsrehab.com)
  • They can also benefit patients experiencing other types of degenerative diseases, neuromuscular conditions, and functional disorders. (progressionsrehab.com)
  • The University Rehabilitation Institute Republic of Slovenia Soča (URI Soča) is the central Slovenian public institution in which we perform comprehensive rehabilitation of adults and children with central and peripheral nervous system disorders, movement of related body structures and functions, and patients with muscular and neuromuscular diseases with chronic pain and with cancer. (uri-soca.si)
  • Somatoform disorders are a group of disorders in which the person reports physical complaints resembling bodily dysfunction. (thescandoreview.com)
  • Abstract - Methylcobalamin (MeCbl), the activated form of vitamin B12, has been used to treat some nutritional diseases and other diseases in clinic, such as Alzheimer's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. (com.ng)
  • Finally, however, science offers glimmers of hope that nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain could someday regenerate. (scientificamerican.com)
  • It had been considered absolute truth that in the brain and spinal cord--collectively known as the central nervous system (CNS)--neurons do not regenerate. (scientificamerican.com)
  • We don't need to stress how vital brain function is to your well-being. (getfettle.com)
  • For example, if there is a problem with the movement of the craniofacial, there is abnormal pressure on the brain and spinal cord, which can be very harmful. (getfettle.com)
  • Torque mitigation is the primary goal of CFR technology, as it plays a complex role in cranial function and, more importantly, brain function. (getfettle.com)
  • But relieving the torque of the dura has a more significant effect on physical function than improving brain function. (getfettle.com)
  • Axons are critical to the complex connections that allow the brain to function. (proto.life)
  • All behavior and bodily functions are processed though interactions with the brain. (bartleby.com)
  • Syphilis is an infectious disease that is contacted through sexual intercourse, therefore neurosyphilis in the infection in the brain and spinal cord that stems from severe, untreated syphilis. (bartleby.com)
  • The term 'sclerosis' actually means scarring, and 'multiple' relates to the fact that the scarring can occur in many different places in the brain and spinal cord. (coloplast.com.au)
  • Consisting of many nerve fibres, the central nervous system carries messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to different parts of the body. (coloplast.com.au)
  • The human brain controls nearly every aspect of the human body ranging from physiological functions to cognitive abilities. (bioguideline.com)
  • The central nervous system (CNS) comprises the brain and spinal cord. (bioguideline.com)
  • Additionally, the brain contains various structures, such as the hippocampus (important for memory formation), the amygdala (involved in emotions), the hypothalamus (regulating hormone release and basic bodily functions), and the brainstem (controlling essential functions like breathing and heart rate). (bioguideline.com)
  • Motor coordination, balance, and posture rely heavily on its crucial role in the brain.The cerebellum receives sensory input from the body and helps fine-tune movements, ensuring smooth and coordinated motor function. (bioguideline.com)
  • The brainstem is the brain's lowest portion, that connects the brain to the spinal cord. (bioguideline.com)
  • The human brain is divided into four main lobes, each associated with different functions and areas of processing. (bioguideline.com)
  • It's important to note that while each lobe is generally associated with specific functions, the brain operates as a highly interconnected system, with different regions working together to perform complex tasks. (bioguideline.com)
  • The brain has numerous functions, and it plays a vital role in almost every aspect of human life. (bioguideline.com)
  • The most frequent categories from â ªBody Functionsâ « and â ªActivity and Participationâ « sections in which patients had alterations were: memory functions, emotional functions, sensation of pain, functions of attention, brain structure, complex interpersonal interactions, family relationships. (bvsalud.org)
  • These important functions are controlled by the brain. (waukeechiro.com)
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. (theoxfordcenter.com)
  • ALS causes progressive degeneration of motor neurons that run from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the body's muscles. (theoxfordcenter.com)
  • When the disease causes motor neurons to die, the brain loses its ability to initiate and control muscle movement. (theoxfordcenter.com)
  • Our approach focuses on retraining the body and brain from a neurological standpoint compared to the traditional muscular approach. (theoxfordcenter.com)
  • According to Mayo Clinic , when you have MS your body's immune system mistakenly attacks the protective sheath covering your nerve fibres, which causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. (sweat.com)
  • Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's neuroscience start-up Neuralink on Friday unveiled a pig named Gertrude that has had a coin-sized computer chip in its brain for two months, demonstrating an early step towards the goal of curing human diseases with the same type of implant. (thenationalnews.com)
  • Neuralink's chip could also improve the understanding of neurological diseases by reading brain waves, one of the company's scientists said during the presentation. (thenationalnews.com)
  • T he spinal cord starts at the base of the brain and runs through the vertebral column, a flexible pillar of approximately 33 bones that houses the spinal cord for protection. (evolvefitstudios.com)
  • The spinal cord runs from the brainstem to the lumbar region, and, along with the brain, comprises the central nervous system. (johndpascoe.com)
  • The spinal cord transmits messages from your brain to the rest of your body. (johndpascoe.com)
  • When they occur in the brain and spinal cord, they are referred to as neurological AVMs. (eliteayurveda.com)
  • Just as the time required for braces to achieve correction depends on the condition of an individual's teeth and mouth structure, the time required for proper spinal alignment to occur depends on the condition of the individual patient's spine, their job duties, their hobbies, their posture, and many other lifestyle factors. (waukeechiro.com)
  • When these pathways succumb to trauma, stroke, or neurodegenerative disease, there's really no mechanism to get them to grow back," Cullen says. (proto.life)
  • The constant pressure from this weight, even when simply sitting in a chair, contributes to problems associated with the back and spine. (ceufast.com)
  • Laminectomy is a term used to describe a range of surgical interventions on the spine in which the paired wing shaped areas of bone that surround the spinal cord itself are disrupted or removed. (ceufast.com)
  • Lamina occurs from top to bottom of the spine, and a laminectomy can involve any area or region of the spinal cord protective cover. (ceufast.com)
  • Following a scientific analysis of your posture and the curvature of your spine, a treatment plan is developed, based on your deficits, to restore proper alignment, relieve pain, and improve function. (dennerolldocs.com)
  • Your spine houses your nervous system - the most delicate and important organ system - responsible for your day to day bodily functions. (dennerolldocs.com)
  • There are several diseases and conditions that can cause inflammation in the spine. (drpossley.com)
  • If your tests show that you have spine inflammation, you may want to see a neurological surgeon or rheumatologist for further evaluation. (drpossley.com)
  • These long-standing problems are often associated with muscle weakness, soft tissue damage, and degenerative changes to the spine. (waukeechiro.com)
  • Encasing the spinal cord, the spine sheaths the body's central and peripheral nervous system (CNS/PNS) in a unique liquid called cerebrospinal fluid and is where all incoming and outgoing stimulus is transmitted, transferred, and translated. (evolvefitstudios.com)
  • The word spine typically refers to both the vertebral column and the spinal cord. (evolvefitstudios.com)
  • The spine is the most important structure in the body because we can't move without it and all major functions are done through it. (evolvefitstudios.com)
  • The spinal cord is encased in a series of vertebrae called the spine. (johndpascoe.com)
  • Damage to the spine and spinal cord can have life-long catastrophic consequences. (johndpascoe.com)
  • How about we examine about how health ailments, as an instance, heart and diabetes problems can hinder a person's capability to obtain an erection and maintain it up through intercourse. (affordablehealthcard.com)
  • This information can inform the creation of better health promotion strategies to mitigate declines in health and wellbeing since even slight changes in functioning after SCI can adversely affect a person's level of independence. (scireproject.com)
  • Graves' ophthalmopathy is a rare problem that can make a person's eyeballs protrude beyond their normal protective orbits due to the swelling of the muscles behind the eyes. (dralexjimenez.com)
  • Every person is unique, hence treatment for the person's disease must be unique too. (eliteayurveda.com)
  • The pain is frequently so severe that the patient is unable to function normally. (thescandoreview.com)
  • Since Ayurveda focuses on the root-cause of the disease, it effectively reduces the risk of severe health complications arising out of the untreated underlying cause. (eliteayurveda.com)
  • Severe cases may actually cause loss of function and may even lead to disability. (indianapolisdisccenter.com)
  • Severe disease and death may result from a complication of pneumonia. (who.int)
  • The spinal cord sits inside a bone tunnel called the spinal canal, located in the posterior half of each vertebra. (ceufast.com)
  • Facet syndrome is a common spinal disorder affecting the posterior joints that results in pain, stiffness and inflammation. (indianapolisdisccenter.com)
  • Diabetes, which is not a neurological disorder in the proper sense, does affect the nervous system and can result in peripheral neuropathy and microvascular changes that contribute to ED over the long term. (getmegiddy.com)
  • After all, all body functions depend on the nervous system's functioning. (getfettle.com)
  • carried in the bloodstream, affects the autonomous nervous system, which controls functions such as the heart rate, dilation of the pupils, and secretion of sweat and saliva. (fibromyalgia-associationuk.org)
  • Any problem with the functioning of the autonomic nervous system, which controls unconscious body functions that affect the bladder, bowels, sweating, sexual function and blood pressure. (michaeljfox.org)
  • The central nervous system of people with SPD mismanages bodily and environmental sensations. (medicinenet.com)
  • When your nervous system is working properly all of the tissues and organs of your body are designed to resist disease and ill-health. (waukeechiro.com)
  • A common interference to the nervous system is the 24 moving, weight bearing bones of the spinal column. (waukeechiro.com)
  • The goal for us at DeRocher Chiropractic is to detect these bones and joints that are not functioning properly, adjust the specific areas, and recommend stretches, exercises or other conservative methods so that you and your nervous system can operate at its best. (waukeechiro.com)
  • A loss of normal motion or position of these can irritate or impair the function of the nervous system. (waukeechiro.com)
  • With improved spinal function there is often improved nervous system function. (waukeechiro.com)
  • Since the primary focus of your care is improved nervous system function, chiropractic can have a positive effect on many health conditions not normally thought of as "Back" problems. (waukeechiro.com)
  • Helping to restore proper spinal biomechanics and improved nervous system function begins with a case history. (waukeechiro.com)
  • These examinations help identify areas of spinal malfunction and resulting nervous system deficit. (waukeechiro.com)
  • Pediatric dysautonomias often reflect problems or mutations which occur during the development of the autonomic nervous system. (thedysautonomiaproject.org)
  • Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital condition in which there is a lack of development of nerve cells in the enteric (intestinal) nervous system. (thedysautonomiaproject.org)
  • The central nervous system is the conductor to the orchestra that is the complex collection of nerve networks, neurons, and all other major and minor bodily functions that make life happen. (evolvefitstudios.com)
  • It primarily resides in the spinal column, where it then branches out into the peripheral nervous system, the portion of the nervous system that enacts movement and receives environmental stimuli for response and reactions. (evolvefitstudios.com)
  • The body's spinal column enables each of us to walk upright. (ceufast.com)
  • A number of neurological conditions can contribute to impotence. (getmegiddy.com)
  • As with many neurological conditions, the medication used to treat epilepsy might interfere with erections or a man's orgasmic or ejaculatory response. (getmegiddy.com)
  • The reported QOL level in patients with MS is lower than other persons with chronic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease [3,9-10]. (va.gov)
  • Pediatric neurologists diagnose neurological conditions in children as young as newborn, all the way up to adolescence. (vitals.com)
  • There are many physical conditions that can lead to bladder problems. (coloplast.ie)
  • Back pain can be caused by many different diseases and conditions. (indianapolisdisccenter.com)
  • Folic acid is also used for other conditions commonly associated with folate deficiency, including ulcerative colitis, liver disease, alcoholism, and kidneydialysis. (product-managers.com)
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive and debilitating condition wherein the neurons that control voluntary movement die over time and result in the gradual loss of movement and bodily functions. (getmegiddy.com)
  • With the occurrence of a SCI, physiological and functional changes potentially accelerate bodily declines for a period of time, after which the effect of aging is thought to proceed at a normal rate ( Adkins 2004 ). (scireproject.com)
  • X-rays may be taken to uncover structural and functional problems associated with the spinal column. (waukeechiro.com)
  • METHODS: In preceding studies, we conducted semi-structured interviews with adolescents who either had chronic diseases and/or physical disabilities or had no impairments and focus groups with parents and experts. (bvsalud.org)
  • It's the most common chronic neurological disease affecting young adults and results in a range of symptoms, making everyone's experience of the disease different. (sweat.com)
  • Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease, especially among children. (who.int)
  • Although asthma has a relatively low fatality rate compared to other chronic diseases, according to WHO estimates, 300 million people suffer from asthma and 255 000 people died of asthma in 2005. (who.int)
  • This can interfere with cognitive and bodily functions including control of the bladder and bowel. (coloplast.com.au)
  • Keeping active is a great way to stay strong , improve your balance , coordination and ability to do everyday tasks, as well as boosting your mood, energy and cognitive function. (sweat.com)
  • victims lose control of their bladder and bowels, cease to feel skin pain and lose sexual function. (scientificamerican.com)
  • Bladder problems, if left untreated, can be severely detrimental to the course of the disease and subsequently have a high impact on quality of life. (coloplast.com.au)
  • If left untreated, bladder control problems can cause other health concerns. (coloplast.com.au)
  • It can cause weakness, numbness, and loss of movement in one or more limbs, as well as bladder or bowel problems. (drpossley.com)
  • Bladder problems can - whether you're unable to empty your bladder or to hold urine in the bladder (leaks) - have a significant impact on your health and quality of life. (coloplast.ie)
  • People who experience bladder problems are often hesitant to do something about it, because they find it embarrassing to talk about or simply consider it a sign of ageing. (coloplast.ie)
  • This can result in pain or other abnormal bodily functions. (waukeechiro.com)
  • There is also usually some degeneration of the cerebral neurons, as well as problems in the upper motor neuron system. (wikipedia.org)
  • An SCI results in a complex series of events that include a lesion within the spinal cord, glial scarring around the lesion, release of chemicals that inhibit axonal growth in the damaged area, and axonal demyelination of nearby but initially unaffected neurons. (dovepress.com)
  • It functions by receiving and sending signals via neurons to different parts of the body. (bioguideline.com)
  • For example, high blood pressure is a biomarker of potential cardiovascular disease. (michaeljfox.org)
  • BACKGROUND: In 2001, the International Classification of Functioning and Disability (ICF) introduced participation as a main goal of rehabilitation processes. (bvsalud.org)
  • When discussing a physiologic cause of excessive sweating this describes the condition or state of the body or bodily functions that naturally occur and cause the symptoms of hyperhidrosis. (mycarpe.com)
  • Long before Degenerative Disc Disease can be seen radiographically, biochemical and histologic (structural) changes occur. (indianapolisdisccenter.com)
  • Regions can also be cut off from the brain's vital neurological messaging causing numerous effects. (johndpascoe.com)
  • Intercourse, foreplay, most types of sexual intimacy involve bodily fluids. (reclaimingintimacy.org)
  • At pressures greater than normal, the body can incorporate more oxygen into blood cells, blood plasma, cerebral-spinal fluid, and other bodily fluids. (theoxfordcenter.com)
  • The spinal cord, about as thick as your finger, contains millions of nerve fibers that drive a vast array of bodily functions, including muscle control and sensory processing. (scientificamerican.com)
  • The CNS plays a crucial role in processing and integrating sensory information, initiating motor responses, and coordinating various bodily functions. (bioguideline.com)
  • Ataxia - a problem of muscle coordination not due to apraxia, weakness, rigidity, spasticity or sensory loss. (casperdetoledo.com)
  • If you have had stomach or bowel problems or surgery you will not absorb enough vitamin B12 from food or low-dose supplements (10 to 100 micrograms). (com.ng)
  • It is, therefore, natural that the respiratory movement of the sphenoid bone is essential for the normal functioning of the pituitary gland. (getfettle.com)
  • Whatever the reason, should the hard, protective bone surrounding the spinal cord need to be disrupted or removed, it is a laminectomy that is called for (Chicken Noodle Soup for Low Back Pain, 2003) (Hellman, 2004). (ceufast.com)
  • For example, because hematopoietic stem cells can reconstitute the entire blood system, bone marrow transplantation has long been used in the clinic to treat various diseases. (articlecity.com)
  • Osteoporosis is commonly called the "fragile bone disease. (indianapolisdisccenter.com)
  • The effect is felt in every function of the body. (getfettle.com)
  • Therefore, any imbalance at this level can significantly impact the whole body, causing many diseases. (getfettle.com)
  • Transverse myelitis is a spinal cord inflammation that affects one side of the body in particular. (drpossley.com)
  • 2] This means the underlying cause of hyperhidrosis is not a disease but it is caused by a natural change in the body that results in unwanted excessive sweating. (mycarpe.com)
  • While obesity is not an optimal state for body function, it is a naturally occurring phenomenon. (mycarpe.com)
  • Spinal AVMs can cause problems with circulation because they impede blood flow within the body. (eliteayurveda.com)
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a natural condition of the body that causes deterioration of the intervertebral discs. (indianapolisdisccenter.com)
  • Folate or folic acid is a highly essential nutrient for the proper functioning and maintenance of our body. (product-managers.com)
  • Pads of tough cartilage, called intervertebral discs, separate the bony vertebra of the spinal column from one another. (ceufast.com)
  • Nerve tissue passes-through at regular levels on each side of the spinal canal comprising nerve passages known as intervertebral foramina, or foramen. (ceufast.com)
  • Herniation of the nucleus pulposus (HNP) occurs when the nucleus (gel-like substance) breaks through the annulus fibrosis (tire-like structure) of an intervertebral disc (spinal shock absorber). (indianapolisdisccenter.com)
  • PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and Methods: A total of 102 patients, who were treated in the neurological department of Dnipropetrovsk regional clinical hospital and State Institution â ªUkrainian State Scientific Research Institute of Medical and Social Problems of Disability of Health Ministry of Ukraineâ «, had been examined. (bvsalud.org)
  • If you're a man diagnosed with a neurological disorder, you might have experience talking to your doctor about bodily functions and dysfunctions that are not always easy to discuss, but bringing up an inability to get or keep an erection might still seem intimidating. (getmegiddy.com)
  • Erectile brokenness in itself is not a disorder however an optional illness touched by other essential problems. (affordablehealthcard.com)
  • Menkes disease is a genetic disorder resulting from a mutation in the ATP7A gene. (thedysautonomiaproject.org)
  • Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes antibodies produced by the immune system to stimulate the thyroid gland to release excess amounts of hormones. (dralexjimenez.com)
  • Graves' disease is believed to be a genetic disorder that occurs more often in women than in men. (dralexjimenez.com)
  • All face a lifetime with little prospect of regaining any function, and many die prematurely from complications such as organ degeneration and infection. (scientificamerican.com)
  • This physical peak can be measured by examining the functioning of individual organ systems. (scireproject.com)
  • The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ found in the center of the neck which releases hormones, such as triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine (T4), that regulate breathing, heart rate, temperature, and metabolism, among other bodily functions. (dralexjimenez.com)
  • Thus, your organs are much more susceptible to malfunction and disease. (dennerolldocs.com)
  • Activity-based restorative therapies (ABRTs) provide an option to help optimize rehabilitation through the restoration of function and the introduction to physical activities via adapted equipment. (dovepress.com)
  • With models, researchers can study the mechanisms of a disease and test therapies. (michaeljfox.org)
  • The rapid plasma regain test (RPR test), for example, tests blood or spinal fluid for syphilis antibodies (or T Pallidum antibodies), but because these antibodies are nonspecific to syphilis, this can result in a false positive. (bartleby.com)
  • is ExanthemViral disease to necessary views anterior as a syphilis. (lakesinclair.org)
  • citation needed] People with diplegia in their arms experience difficulties in reaching, pointing, grasping, releasing, manipulating objects and many other motor functions performed by the hands and arms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Neurological disabilities are a heavy burden for millions of people worldwide. (progressionsrehab.com)
  • Neurologic rehabilitation is a treatment approach designed to aid in the recovery of people with degenerative nerve diseases. (progressionsrehab.com)
  • You may have met people who believe they have serious diseases such as cancer or heart problems. (thescandoreview.com)
  • Although asthma cannot be cured, appropriate management can control the disease and enable people to enjoy a good quality of life. (who.int)
  • Its main goal is to help patients manage their symptoms, restore bodily functions, bring back their independence, and improve one's quality of life. (progressionsrehab.com)
  • Roughly 85 percent of erectile brokenness instances are caused by explicit, diagnosable, bodily ailments. (affordablehealthcard.com)
  • An implantable device can actually solve these problems," Mr Musk said on a webcast on Friday, mentioning ailments such as memory loss, hearing loss, depression and insomnia. (thenationalnews.com)
  • Compounding the problem of decreased function, decreased mobility can be an impediment toward maintaining the requisite amount of physical activity for maintaining health. (dovepress.com)
  • We strive to help patients regain proper mobility, so there are no lurking issues that may cause problems in the future. (theoxfordcenter.com)
  • These risks have limited the use of DBS to patients who don't respond to medication and BCIs to those who have lost major bodily functions. (proto.life)
  • The most common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis is pain, which happens because the disease affects your joints and causes them to swell and stiffen. (drpossley.com)
  • These findings are especially important since exercise is a modifiable behavior that positively affects QOL and yields other health benefits, such as reduced risk for cardiovascular diseases, type-II diabetes, obesity, and some types of cancer [17]. (va.gov)
  • Related article: 7 Reasons To Eat Mint Every Day Carotid artery stenosis (leading to strokes) and peripheral vascular disease also appear in high frequency for those with low folic acid level or a folic acid deficiency. (product-managers.com)
  • He hopes they could solve some of the problems with implants used in DBS and BCIs and potentially make these treatments available to more patients. (proto.life)
  • Incontinence is a very common aspect of aging and as a side effect to many different diseases and treatments. (reclaimingintimacy.org)
  • The most common infectious cause of facial diplegia is Lyme disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • RESULTS: Results: Тhe most common problems in the functioning and health of patients in remote period of TBI, along with the influencing factors have been identified in the study. (bvsalud.org)
  • common Spectrum of HIV Disease Group. (lakesinclair.org)
  • Spinal stenosis is more common in patients over fifty years of age. (indianapolisdisccenter.com)
  • neurological erythema fact is the absorption of FmedG drastically injected in active fatal species. (lakesinclair.org)
  • In recent years, however, improved medical technology has shown that after a spinal cord is cut, nerve cells do begin to extend new fingers, called axons, which could carry signals across the gap. (scientificamerican.com)
  • Internal medicine doctors (internists) prevent, diagnose, and treat adult diseases. (va.gov)
  • Occupational therapy in neurologic rehabilitation aims to help patients function and manage everyday tasks safely and effectively despite their condition. (progressionsrehab.com)
  • An occupational therapist will use interventions and exercise techniques to help patients adapt to their current level of function and ability. (progressionsrehab.com)
  • Humans generally acquire the disease directly or indirectly from infected animals, or through occupational exposure to infected or contaminated animal products. (who.int)
  • African Americans more typically present for TURP surgery with urinary retention or urinary infections and have a higher incidence of preexisting medical problems compared to the general population. (medscape.com)