Headache is a condition characterized by pain in the head and scalp area. The disease may be caused due to abnormalities in blood vessels, nerve fibers, and muscles. The condition may also be caused due to altered chemical activity in the brain. Various medications are prescribed for managing headaches depending upon the underlying causes of the headache.
Migraine is characterized by moderate to severe headaches, generally on one side of the head. It is said to be a neurological disorder. Although the exact reason for this is not known it may be due to abnormalities in nerves, blood vessels, or muscles. Various triggers initiate or worsen the symptoms of migraine. Treatment depends upon the severity and frequency of migraine attacks.
Dizziness is a term used to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, woozy, weak, or unsteady. Dizziness that creates the false sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving is called vertigo.
Vertigo is a sensation that the environment around you is spinning in circles. It can make you feel dizzy and off-balance. Vertigo isn’t a disease. Rather, it’s a symptom of varying conditions.
Most neck and shoulder pain is due to sprains and strains from sports, overexertion, or incorrect posture. Neck and shoulder pain is often due to an injury of the soft tissue. Soft tissue includes your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The term is used to distinguish it from the hard tissue of bones and cartilage. Causes of neck and shoulder pain include:
Back pain is a common condition, especially in the elderly. The reason for back pain includes poor posture, lack of exercise, and underlying medical conditions. Various factors also trigger back pain. The treatment of back pain depends upon the cause and severity.
Sciatica pain is caused by irritation, inflammation, pinching, or compression of a nerve in the lower back. The most common cause is a herniated or slipped disk that causes pressure on the nerve root. Most people with sciatica get better on their own with time and self-care treatments.
Causes can be multiple including diabetes, blood pressure, pressure on nerves. Neuropathy, tumors and other neurological disorders. Numbness and tingling are unusual prickling sensations that can happen in any part of your body. People generally notice these sensations in their:
Peripheral neuropathy, a result of damage to the nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves), often causes weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in the hands and feet. It can also affect other areas and body functions including digestion, urination, and circulation.
A tremor is a type of involuntary movement of the body, distinct from a muscle spasm or twitch. Causes can include lifestyle factors (like having too much caffeine) and medical conditions such as stroke or Parkinson’s disease.
Paralysis occurs when you’re unable to make voluntary muscle movements. A nervous system problem causes paralysis. Uninjured nerves send signals to muscles. Those signals make muscles move. When you’re paralyzed, or have paralysis, you can’t move certain parts of your body.
There are two main causes of stroke: a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or leaking or bursting of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Some people may have only a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), that doesn't cause lasting symptoms.