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Brain Nerve Damage Symptoms: A Comprehensive Guide

The death or malfunction of brain cells characterizes traumatic brain nerve injury. The Brain Injury Association of America says that about 2.6 million people in the United States get a brain injury yearly. A fall, a stroke, a tumor, or other health problems can cause this. Traumatic brain injuries account for about 52,000 annual deaths in the United States, and more than 5 million people need help with basic tasks because of their injuries. The National Stroke Association says that stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Each year, about 130,000 people die from stroke....

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Trigeminal Neuropathy: Everything You Need to Know

Trigeminal neuropathy is a chronic disorder that can cause sudden, acute pain episodes on one side of your face, disrupting regular tasks. Surgical methods often only reduce symptoms for a limited time, but various types of medication can assist in easing these brief, random, and excruciatingly painful episodes. What is Trigeminal Neuropathy? Extreme face pain that might interfere with daily life is the hallmark of trigeminal neuropathy, also known as tic douloureaux. Daily actions like eating, talking, smiling, tooth brushing, and shaving might bring sharp, temporary discomfort. These bouts of pain are usually brief, but they can occasionally return (on...

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Neurotherapy: Types, Benefits, and More

Neurotherapy, also called neurofeedback therapy, involves keeping track of and changing the electrical impulses sent by nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. Electronic encephalogram (EEG) data correlate with the level of activation of various brain areas and reveal the efficiency with which certain regions function. Types of Neurotherapy Neurotherapy can be one of seven approaches to address a wide range of medical issues. Neurofeedback based on frequency and intensity Neurofeedback for the slow cortical potential (SCP-NF) A Neurofeedback Method with Minimal Power Consumption (LENS) Neurofeedback using hemiencephalography (HEG) Real-time neurofeedback based on the Z-score Electromagnetic tomography with a low resolution...

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Polyneuropathy: A Comprehensive Guide

Damage to the peripheral nerves (that outside of the brain and spinal cord) and the resulting symptoms are generally known as peripheral neuropathy, the most common form of which is polyneuropathy. This neuropathy condition may damage nerves in more than one location. Different Types of Polyneuropathy The following are examples of common types of polyneuropathy: 1. Chronic Symmetrical Peripheral Neuropathy Neuropathy of the Peripheral Nerves, Chronic, Symmetric They are the most common type of polyneuropathy and have a slow, progressive course, affecting nerves all over the body. 2. Acute Symmetrical Peripheral Neuropathy Short-Term Symmetrical Peripheral Neuropathy Rarely encountered, this severe,...

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