AnatomyDiseasesChemicals and DrugsAnalytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and EquipmentPhenomena and ProcessesHealth Care
Hereditary Sensory and Motor NeuropathyCharcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseParalysisMedian NeuropathyMyelin ProteinsChromosomes, Human, Pair 17Sural NerveCerebral PalsyNerve Compression SyndromesPeripheral Nervous System DiseasesPressureBell PalsyBlood PressureGene DeletionHydrostatic PressureFacial ParalysisBlood Pressure DeterminationAbducens Nerve DiseasesBulbar Palsy, ProgressiveTransducers, PressureIntracranial PressureHypertensionIntraocular PressureBlood Pressure Monitoring, AmbulatoryOculomotor Nerve DiseasesAir PressureAtmospheric PressureVenous PressureCranial Nerve DiseasesOphthalmoplegiaArterial PressureVentricular PressureHeart RateTrochlear Nerve DiseasesHemodynamicsCentral Venous PressurePulmonary Wedge PressureAntihypertensive AgentsBrachial Plexus Neuropathies
Risk of cerebral palsyPeople with cerebral palsyBell'sCranialUlnar nerve palsyAbducens nerve palsyTypes of cerebral palsySymptoms of cerebral palsyCerebral palsy casesNeuropathy with liabilityDiagnosisBells palsyChild with cerebralOccurComplicationsMental retardationPretermBrainNerveNeurologicTreatmentsAffectsNumbnessIntracranialParalysisPrematureAutismMultidisciplinaryDisordersDisorderPreventableInabilitySyndromeChildrenIndividualsPreventionConditionDisabilityAdultsHypertensionPartialMovementsInfectionsTreatment
Risk of cerebral palsy4
  • Preterm birth is associated with a clear increase in risk of cerebral palsy. (bmj.com)
  • In a recent case-control study of antenatal and intrapartum risk factors for cerebral palsy in very preterm babies we found associations between chorioamnionitis, prolonged rupture of membranes, and maternal infection and an increased risk of cerebral palsy. (bmj.com)
  • Some exposures or circumstances can increase the risk of cerebral palsy but may not necessarily be the sole cause of it. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Placenta problems during pregnancy, such as placenta previa, placental abruption, or placental insufficiency, raise the risk of cerebral palsy. (everydayhealth.com)
People with cerebral palsy7
  • As people with cerebral palsy age, both their symptoms and the care they need can change significantly from what they experienced in childhood. (uofmhealth.org)
  • These "normal challenges of aging" can grow much worse much faster in people with cerebral palsy, making preventive care a top priority for these patients, along with primary symptom management. (uofmhealth.org)
  • There has been a big push in recent years to get people with cerebral palsy (CP) into sport so they can get the exercise they need. (runbritain.com)
  • In fact, there are loads of people with the condition who can run, and there are even entire sports created specifically for people with cerebral palsy . (runbritain.com)
  • People with cerebral palsy have difficulty controlling certain body movements or cannot control them at all. (everydayhealth.com)
  • However, more than half of people with cerebral palsy can walk on their own. (everydayhealth.com)
  • A listing of organisations, resources and support available for parents, family and whānau of children and young people with cerebral palsy. (kidshealth.org.nz)
Bell's11
  • Bell's palsy causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in your face. (healthline.com)
  • Bell's palsy usually resolves on its own, but there are also several medications and eye drops that can help you manage it. (healthline.com)
  • The nerve that is injured with Bell's Palsy is CN-VII (7th cranial nerve). (bellspalsy.ws)
  • If only part of the face is affected, the condition is not Bell's palsy. (bellspalsy.ws)
  • I suddenly had Bell's palsy six months before my divorce. (yahoo.com)
  • Bell's palsy is a disorder, which affects one side of a person's face leading it to complete paralysed. (planetayurveda.com)
  • The basic indication of Bell's palsy is that a person feels absolute numbness on one side of his face. (planetayurveda.com)
  • Planet Ayurveda's Herbal Cure Bell's Palsy Pack is very effective in treating this disease from its roots. (planetayurveda.com)
  • This is a very important herb in treating Bell's palsy in Ayurveda. (planetayurveda.com)
  • These capsules are beneficial for the treatment of Bell's palsy as it effectively treats sprains, strains, fractures, small to complex injuries and chronic wounds. (planetayurveda.com)
  • It gives very effective results in Bell's palsy patients. (planetayurveda.com)
Cranial8
  • Localizing an isolated third cranial nerve palsy, particularly one that causes a "down and out" position of the ipsilateral eye is relatively straightforward when there is complete involvement of the levator palpebrae superioris (causing complete ptosis), complete paralysis of innervated extraocular muscles, and complete pupillary mydriasis. (medscape.com)
  • In reality, however, third cranial nerve palsies are often incomplete and result in partial deficits that may be relatively subtle and easily overlooked (Figure 2). (medscape.com)
  • Broadly speaking, nuclear third cranial nerve palsies may be isolated, or accompanied by other neurologic symptoms given the proximity of the oculomotor nucleus to other important structures in the midbrain tegmentum. (medscape.com)
  • [ 4 ] Lesions of the cavernous sinus often produce third nerve palsies that are accompanied by one or more other neurologic findings including palsies of the fourth, fifth (first division), and sixth cranial nerves, with or without an associated Horner syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • A palsy of the 3rd cranial nerve can impair eye movements, the response of pupils to light, or both. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Fourth nerve palsy, also known as superior oblique palsy or trochlear nerve palsy, occurs when the fourth cranial nerve becomes diseased or damaged. (optometrists.org)
  • Multiple cranial nerve deficits or bilateral abducens nerve palsy associated with ENKL have been reported [ 3 ], but isolated unilateral abducens palsy is rarely reported. (hindawi.com)
  • Signs may include evidence of elevated intracranial pressure or meningeal irritation, cranial nerve palsies, paresis or paralysis, altered reflexes, or convulsions. (cdc.gov)
Ulnar nerve palsy14
  • What is ulnar nerve palsy? (healthline.com)
  • This is known as ulnar nerve palsy or ulnar neuropathy. (healthline.com)
  • In severe cases, ulnar nerve palsy can cause muscle wasting , or atrophy, that makes the hand look like a claw. (healthline.com)
  • What are the symptoms of ulnar nerve palsy? (healthline.com)
  • Ulnar nerve palsy is typically a progressive condition, meaning it gets worse over time. (healthline.com)
  • This usually only occurs in severe cases of ulnar nerve palsy. (healthline.com)
  • Ulnar nerve palsy can make it difficult to work with your hands, so it may be harder to complete tasks that were once easy. (healthline.com)
  • The cause of ulnar nerve palsy isn't always known. (healthline.com)
  • How is ulnar nerve palsy diagnosed? (healthline.com)
  • How is ulnar nerve palsy treated? (healthline.com)
  • However, some ulnar nerve palsy symptoms may get better without treatment. (healthline.com)
  • If the cause of your ulnar nerve palsy is compressed nerve at the elbow, moving the nerve from the back of the elbow to the front of the elbow may be necessary. (healthline.com)
  • Ulnar nerve palsy Single mononeuropathies are characterized by sensory disturbances and weakness in the distribution of the affected peripheral nerve. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Consider HNPP if patients have unexplained peripheral mononeuropathies (eg, peroneal or ulnar nerve palsy, carpal tunnel syndrome) or symptoms consistent with recurrent demyelinating polyneuropathy. (msdmanuals.com)
Abducens nerve palsy6
  • A physical examination revealed isolated left abducens nerve palsy. (hindawi.com)
  • This report is unique in two aspects: the unilateral abducens nerve palsy as the initial and isolated symptom of ENKL, and the primary sphenoidal sinus ENKL. (hindawi.com)
  • Abducens nerve palsy is a common clinical finding in neurology practice and the etiology of the palsy is complicated. (hindawi.com)
  • The common causes of unilateral abducens nerve palsy are neoplasm and vascular disease in middle-aged people [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Herein we report a case with unilateral abducens nerve palsy as initial symptom in the primary sphenoidal sinus ENKL and investigated the clinical feature of the diagnosis and therapy. (hindawi.com)
  • He was found to have isolated left abducens nerve palsy. (hindawi.com)
Types of cerebral palsy1
Symptoms of cerebral palsy2
  • The Adult Cerebral Palsy Clinic focuses on managing the symptoms of cerebral palsy while helping patients navigate the manageable, often preventable health challenges all of us face as we grow older. (uofmhealth.org)
  • Above and beyond managing the symptoms of cerebral palsy, The Adult Cerebral Palsy Clinic and Research Program also focuses on helping patients reduce the impact of many common, chronic, lifestyle-related conditions seen in adults. (uofmhealth.org)
Cerebral palsy cases2
  • An experienced medical malpractice attorney familiar with cerebral palsy cases can help answer that and other questions and help with the financial and practical burdens that cerebral palsy places on a family. (morrisjames.com)
  • It accounts for roughly 6 percent to 8 percent of all cerebral palsy cases and happens moments before or during birth. (goldberglaw.com)
Neuropathy with liability14
  • Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies is a disorder that affects peripheral nerves. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies is characterized by recurrent episodes of numbness, tingling, and loss of muscle function (palsy) in the region associated with the affected nerve, usually an arm, hand, leg, or foot. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The symptoms of hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies usually begin during adolescence or early adulthood but may develop anytime from childhood to late adulthood. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies does not affect life expectancy. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies is estimated to occur in 2 to 5 per 100,000 individuals. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A shortage of PMP22 protein appears to make nerves less able to recover from compression, which impairs the transmission of nerve impulses, causing the signs and symptoms of hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In hereditary motor neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP), nerves become increasingly sensitive to pressure and stretch. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Usually, symptoms of hereditary motor neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies start during adolescence or young adulthood, but they may start at any age. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Treatment of hereditary motor neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies involves avoiding or modifying activities that cause symptoms. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Hereditary motor neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP) is a rare, usually autosomal-dominant disorder. (msdmanuals.com)
  • We present a case of a 43-year-old Middle Eastern/Arabic man presenting with symptoms of mixed sensorimotor neuropathy most evident at entrapment sites mimicking hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies. (lww.com)
  • We describe a previously unknown variant of CIDP with phenotypic characteristics of hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies and its potential for successful treatment with intravenous immunoglobulins. (lww.com)
  • This case illustrates an unusual presentation of CIDP mimicking hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies. (lww.com)
  • CTS often occurs as a result of two hereditary conditions: hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP) and familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy (FAP). (cdc.gov)
Diagnosis1
  • In fact, research shows these conditions occur alongside Cerebral Palsy so frequently that parents of children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy are advised to have their child evaluated for associative conditions upon diagnosis. (cerebralpalsy.org)
Bells palsy16
  • The most common form of facial paralysis is idiopathic i.e. bells palsy. (krishnaherbals.com)
  • The exact cause of bells palsy is unknown. (krishnaherbals.com)
  • Also people with diabetes and hypertension are at a greater risk for bells palsy. (krishnaherbals.com)
  • The onset of bells palsy is fairly abrupt maximal weakness attained by 48 hours as a general rule. (krishnaherbals.com)
  • The common symptoms of bells palsy include a rapid onset of weakness, numbness, heaviness, or paralysis of one side of the face. (krishnaherbals.com)
  • Eyes should be specially cared for in case of a bells palsy. (krishnaherbals.com)
  • Bells Palsy is caused by an inflammation within a small bony tube called the fallopian canal. (bellspalsy.ws)
  • If, for example, the mouth area is weak but the forehead moves, Bells palsy is ruled out. (bellspalsy.ws)
  • The Bells Palsy Information site is dedicated to the site's original creator, Jan Opoliner. (bellspalsy.ws)
  • Jan Opoliner was stricken with Bells Palsy in the 1990s and soon found how debilitating and frustrating this condition could be. (bellspalsy.ws)
  • Being a very strong, proactive person, she searched for a treatment that might cure Bells Palsy. (bellspalsy.ws)
  • She saw eight doctors, had many treatments, some harmful and was amazed that so little was known about Bells Palsy. (bellspalsy.ws)
  • Jan began contributing her support and knowledge to people with Bells Palsy through online forums. (bellspalsy.ws)
  • In 2000 she began researching Bells Palsy, calling upon her medical knowledge and people she knew in the medical world, both Doctors and Facial Specialists. (bellspalsy.ws)
  • In 2001 she created the Bells Palsy Information Site with information that could be trusted. (bellspalsy.ws)
  • The Bells Palsy Information Site has become her legacy, helping those who suffer with facial paralysis. (bellspalsy.ws)
Child with cerebral3
  • The impairments of a child with Cerebral Palsy often lead to a lack of movement and a reduced neural drive in the sensorimotor pathways which in turn can negatively impact skill acquisition and the development of neural circuits. (physio-pedia.com)
  • Unlike associative conditions, researchers have not concluded these conditions have a high correlation with Cerebral Palsy, but the multidisciplinary treatment team will take co-mitigating factors into consideration when forming a comprehensive treatment plan for a child with Cerebral Palsy. (cerebralpalsy.org)
  • There are measures in place to support families in this position, and many parents are able to claim compensation for a child with cerebral palsy to pay for rehabilitation and accessibility measures. (runbritain.com)
Occur6
  • In normal individuals, these symptoms disappear quickly, but in sufferers of HNPP even a short period of pressure can cause the symptoms to occur. (wikipedia.org)
  • Associative conditions (such as intellectual impairment, epileptic seizures, hearing impairment, or vision impairment) do not result from the same brain injury that caused Cerebral Palsy, but do occur frequently in those with the condition. (cerebralpalsy.org)
  • If the brain injury or malformation that caused the Cerebral Palsy did not occur, these conditions may still be present in the individual. (cerebralpalsy.org)
  • 10 A third possibility is that cerebral palsy represents the endpoint of a continuum of adverse events which occur throughout the period when the brain is especially vulnerable to ischaemia. (bmj.com)
  • These palsies can occur when pressure is put on the nerve or the nerve does not get enough blood. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Cerebral palsy also tends to occur more frequently in children who are born preterm or who have low birthweight. (morrisjames.com)
Complications1
Mental retardation2
  • Hypoxic-ischemic brain injury results in cerebral palsy (CP), mental retardation, or learning disabilities in surviving children ( Robertson and Finer, 1985 ). (jneurosci.org)
  • This may result in consent was taken from the pregnant fetal mortality or later problems of cerebral women and they were enrolled in the study palsy and mental retardation [ 4,5 ]. (who.int)
Preterm6
  • To identify neonatal risk factors for cerebral palsy among very preterm babies and in particular the associations independent of the coexistence of antenatal and intrapartum factors. (bmj.com)
  • A reduction in the rate of cerebral palsy in very preterm babies requires an integrated approach to management throughout the antenatal, intrapartum, and neonatal periods. (bmj.com)
  • 1 2 3 4 5 During the early 1980s there was an increase in the survival of very preterm babies which was accompanied by a sharp increase in the rate of cerebral palsy in this group. (bmj.com)
  • 6 7 8 9 Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain the origins of cerebral palsy in very preterm babies. (bmj.com)
  • A better understanding of the aetiology of preterm cerebral palsy is necessary for preventive strategies and treatments to be developed. (bmj.com)
  • Before we talk about Epsom salt baths, here's the news: giving pregnant women an IV infusion of magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts) cut the risk of their preterm baby developing cerebral palsy by about half, according to a study in the August 28, 2008 New England Journal of Medicine . (drgreene.com)
Brain16
  • The cause of Cerebral Palsy is either brain injury or brain malformation occurring during fetal development, at birth, or after birth while the brain is still developing. (cerebralpalsy.org)
  • The actual brain damage does not progress, which differentiates Cerebral Palsy from similar conditions. (cerebralpalsy.org)
  • If the brain lesion or malformation that caused Cerebral Palsy did not exist, these secondary conditions would not be present. (cerebralpalsy.org)
  • Associative conditions - Research has shown that individuals with Cerebral Palsy often have associative conditions not caused by the same brain injury or malformation which caused Cerebral Palsy, but proven to be common with individuals who have Cerebral Palsy. (cerebralpalsy.org)
  • Cerebral palsy is a group of brain disorders that affect body movement and muscle coordination. (familydoctor.org)
  • Prenatal hypoxia-ischemia to the developing brain has been strongly implicated in the subsequent development of the hypertonic motor deficits of cerebral palsy (CP) in premature and full-term infants who present with neonatal encephalopathy. (jneurosci.org)
  • Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to, or abnormal development of, a child's brain during pregnancy or infancy. (morrisjames.com)
  • Although there are many types of injuries that babies can unfortunately suffer, two severe injuries that can result from negligence during pregnancy or childbirth include permanent brain injury due to oxygen reduction or deprivation, leading in some cases to cerebral palsy, or injuries to the baby's arms or shoulders - called a brachial plexus injury or Erb's palsy. (morrisjames.com)
  • This bleeding can put pressure on the tissues of the brain or directly involve the tissues, leading to damage and PVL. (cerebra.org.uk)
  • Although the idea of using "mag" to prevent the brain damage of cerebral palsy has been around for a decade, the evidence is still preliminary. (drgreene.com)
  • Cerebral Palsy is a type of brain injury. (goldberglaw.com)
  • The failure of medical staff to intervene in a timely and appropriate manner often leads to a brain injury and resulting Cerebral Palsy. (goldberglaw.com)
  • Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurological disorders caused by a brain injury or abnormality that happens before, during, or immediately after birth, while the brain is still developing. (everydayhealth.com)
  • A wide range of exposures or incidents can cause the brain injury that leads to cerebral palsy. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Traumatic brain injury due to a fall, car accident, or other serious accident can cause cerebral palsy. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Brain injury or inadequate oxygen during birth can cause cerebral palsy. (everydayhealth.com)
Nerve17
  • A pressure palsy episode results from pressure on a single nerve, and any peripheral nerve can be affected. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Illustration of a partial right oculomotor nerve palsy demonstrating incomplete ptosis, hypotropia and mydriasis of the right eye. (medscape.com)
  • Surgery is also often necessary if you find it difficult to go about your daily life due to the nerve palsy. (healthline.com)
  • Wrist splints and elbow pads can reduce pressure, prevent reinjury, and allow the nerve to repair the myelin over time. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Fourth nerve palsy can be congenital or acquired. (optometrists.org)
  • Increased pressure inside the skull that is pressing on the nerve. (optometrists.org)
  • Idiopathic fourth nerve palsy occurs when there is no known cause for the nerve paralysis. (optometrists.org)
  • Fourth nerve palsy generally affects only one eye, but it can affect both eyes as well. (optometrists.org)
  • To diagnose fourth nerve palsy, your eye doctor will first conduct a full medical history. (optometrists.org)
  • The treatment options for fourth nerve palsy depend on the underlying cause of the condition. (optometrists.org)
  • When fourth nerve palsy is idiopathic or caused by an injury to the nerve, it may improve on its own after several months. (optometrists.org)
  • Surgery may be required if something is pressing on the nerve, in order to release the pressure and promote healing. (optometrists.org)
  • Vision therapy is an effective treatment option for some patients with fourth nerve palsy, as it can help to improve eye movements and binocular vision. (optometrists.org)
  • The sooner fourth nerve palsy is diagnosed, the greater your chances of optimal treatment results. (optometrists.org)
  • An inflammation within it is likely to exert pressure on the nerve, compressing it. (bellspalsy.ws)
  • Likewise, if the nerve itself becomes inflamed within this small canal, it can encounter pressure, with the same result of compression. (bellspalsy.ws)
  • Cerebral palsy may also cause certain neural pathways - the paths in the body where nerve signals travel - to work improperly or slowly. (everydayhealth.com)
Neurologic1
Treatments1
  • Cerebral palsy is a permanent condition, but many therapies and treatments can help people manage their condition and improve their quality of life. (everydayhealth.com)
Affects1
Numbness1
  • Pressure on the nerves can cause tingling sensations, numbness, pain, weakness, muscle atrophy and even paralysis of the affected area. (wikipedia.org)
Intracranial1
  • In palliative care, patients receiving corticosteroids for symptoms such as fatigue, anorexia, refractory nausea and vomiting or adjuvant analgesia and symptomatic treatment of cord compression or raised intracranial pressure, Dexamethasone phosphate/DEMO may be administered subcutaneously (see section 4.2) as an alternative to the oral route when the latter is unacceptable or no longer feasible. (who.int)
Paralysis2
Premature1
Autism2
  • Examples of co-mitigating conditions of Cerebral Palsy include autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and asthma. (cerebralpalsy.org)
  • This study examined the family emotional climate as assessed by Five Minute Speech Samples and the relation with parenting stress and parenting behaviors among parents of children (6-17 years, 64.7% boys) with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and without any known disability ( n = 447). (springer.com)
Multidisciplinary1
Disorders2
  • Some serious disorders causing the palsy may worsen, resulting in a serious, life-threatening condition. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Cerebral palsy describes a group of chronic disorders that involve movement and posture development, often accompanied by epilepsy, secondary musculoskeletal problems and disturbances of sensation, perception, cognition, communication and behavior. (bvsalud.org)
Disorder3
  • In people with this disorder, the peripheral nerves are unusually sensitive to pressure, such as the pressure that occurs when carrying heavy grocery bags, leaning on an elbow, or sitting without changing position, particularly with crossed legs. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disorder of childhood. (aap.org)
  • Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-related disorder in which the mother's high blood pressure reduces the blood supply to the fetus. (medlineplus.gov)
Preventable1
Inability1
Syndrome1
  • The symptoms of Bell palsy may look like other health problems, such as Guillain-Barre syndrome, myasthenia, and multiple sclerosis. (uhhospitals.org)
Children14
  • Although children with Cerebral Palsy form a very heterogeneous group, it seems that motor interventions with the largest effects contain the common themes of child-initiated movement, environment modification/enrichment and task-specific training [1] . (physio-pedia.com)
  • Cerebral palsy is the most commonly-diagnosed physical disability in children. (uofmhealth.org)
  • According to the CDC, about 1 in 345 children in the United States have some form of cerebral palsy . (morrisjames.com)
  • In fact, according to the CDC, medical costs for children with cerebral palsy can range from 10 to 26 times higher than the costs for a child without cerebral palsy. (morrisjames.com)
  • In a study from 1998, the authors compared 19 children with spastic-diplegic cerebral palsy to 15 children without in walking and running activities. (runbritain.com)
  • They found that the majority of the children with cerebral palsy who could walk could also run. (runbritain.com)
  • The running was less efficient than the group of 15 children without cerebral palsy, but the transfer of energy between adjacent joints was comparable and the power still came from the hips. (runbritain.com)
  • Women who conceive twins or triplets after fertility treatment may be at increased risk of producing children with cerebral palsy. (healthy.net)
  • Methods: The sample consisted of 99 children with cerebral palsy aged 6 to 13 years old. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusions: The effectiveness of oral motor performance plays an important role in the hydration status of children with cerebral palsy and those with worse oral motor performance may be at higher risk of oral diseases. (bvsalud.org)
  • Alterations in mastication and swallowing in children with cerebral palsy result in feeding dysfunctions that may lead to reduced dietary intake, prolonged feeding times and poor nutritional status accompanied by compromised physical performance 3-7 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Children with cerebral palsy present low unstimulated salivary flow rate, pH and buffer capacity 8 , and variations in the activity of enzymes and sialic acid concentrations 9 . (bvsalud.org)
  • It has also been reported that children with cerebral palsy present increased salivary osmolality and total protein concentration 10 , together with increased salivary, urine and plasma osmolalities, characterizing an impaired hydration status 11 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Considering that an adequate fluid intake and homeostasis of total body water is essential for human health and survival, the aims of this study were to investigate whether (i) oral motor performance is determinant for hydration status and (ii) the effect of a supplemental oral fluid supply on salivary osmolality in children with cerebral palsy. (bvsalud.org)
Individuals3
  • There are associative conditions, like seizures and intellectual impairment, that are common in individuals with Cerebral Palsy. (cerebralpalsy.org)
  • We discuss life issues such as independence and accessibility, manage equipment and medication needs, and offer injections, intrathecal baclofen, and access to surgeons skilled in treating individuals with cerebral palsy. (uofmhealth.org)
  • Salivary osmolality reflects the hydration status of individuals with cerebral palsy necessary for adequate unstimulated salivary flow rate. (bvsalud.org)
Prevention1
Condition3
Disability2
  • Cerebral palsy is a common motor disability that typically manifests in childhood. (morrisjames.com)
  • Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common cause of long-term childhood disability. (hrb.ie)
Adults1
Hypertension2
Partial1
  • The sign appears as rapid onset of partial or complete palsy usually in a single day. (krishnaherbals.com)
Movements1
  • The symptoms and early signs of cerebral palsy are a long list, but they nearly all involve some evidence that a person lacks control over their muscle movements. (everydayhealth.com)
Infections1
Treatment3
  • Some people may choose to use alternative therapies in the treatment of Bell palsy, but there is no proof they make a difference in recovery. (uhhospitals.org)
  • The new blood pressure (BP) guideline, released recently in JAMA , has simplified blood pressure management and likely decreased both the number of patients needing treatment and the number of medications they need. (kevinmd.com)
  • Using this herb on a regular basis ensures optimum blood pressure and successful treatment of insomnia. (planetayurveda.com)