Movement disorders are many. But some are more severe than others. Understanding the signs and causes of various disorders allows a patient to seek early medical intervention for a better quality of life. This blog delves deep into the movement disorder Athetosis, its symptoms, causes and available treatment options.
Bone is a living tissue and it needs blood supply to survive. If there is damage to one of the blood supply, bone may depend on the accessory blood supply for the survival. But certain bones in our body have precarious unidirectional blood supply like Head of femur, scaphoid, and talus.
A back spasm is an involuntary contraction or straining of the muscles in the lower back. This condition varies from infrequent spasms with mild discomfort to chronic spasms with severe pain making it difficult to move.
Usually, back spasms can be treated without the need for surgery. If the pain is related to nerve problems in the spine, consult a doctor.
The Bartholin glands are present on each side of the vaginal entrance. These glands produce a lubricating fluid that helps to keep the vaginal area lubricated. These glands’ openings can become clogged, allowing fluid to back up into the gland. This causes a bartholin’s CYST which is painless.
Our body consists of multiple glands and ducts that secrete fluids. A cyst is formed when these ducts get blocked leading to fluid obstruction. Bartholin Cyst usually results due to obstruction of Bartholin glands.
In this article, we will discuss the Bartholin cyst and discuss some of its causes, symptoms along with home remedy tips.
Bell’s Palsy is commonly known as Idiopathic Facial Palsy. It is a condition that causes paralysis and temporary weakness on one side of the face.
It is estimated that 25-35 people have Bell’s Palsy for every 1, 00,000. In India, about 10% of those diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy die due to complications of the condition. However, it is important to note that Bell’s Palsy is a very manageable condition if the right care is taken at the right time. Here are seven must-know things about Bell’s Palsy.
Most individuals have experienced dizziness at least once in their lives. It can be due to various reasons, including changes in blood pressure, exhaustion, and other underlying medical conditions. However, one of the common causes of dizziness is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The disorder of the inner ear causes a sudden spinning sensation whenever a person moves their head. It is not a severe health condition. If it does not resolve on its own, a simple outpatient procedure can alleviate the symptoms.
