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CEREBRAL PALSY (CP) Group of disorder of movement and posture because of defects and disease of brain, the damage may occur in Uterus during gestation, during birth process, or during he first few years of life. Cerebral Palsy is most common motor disorder in infants and children and is the commonest cause of physical disabilities in childhood.
The word cerebral means having to do with the brain The word palsy means a weakness or problem in the way a person moves or how he positions his...more
The word cerebral means having to do with the brain The word palsy means a weakness or problem in the way a person moves or how he positions his...more
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Myelopathy refers to any neurological deficit pertaining to the spinal cord. The three most common types of myelopathy are Cervical myelopathy, Lumbar myelopathy and Thoracic myelopathy. Here are the causes and symptoms of myelopathy.
Causes:
Injury: This is a very common cause of myelopathy. Any type of accident or even a traumatic event can cause myelopathy and perhaps even paralysis.
Spinal stenosis: This is a condition in which the spinal cord narrows and is one of the ...more
Causes:
Injury: This is a very common cause of myelopathy. Any type of accident or even a traumatic event can cause myelopathy and perhaps even paralysis.
Spinal stenosis: This is a condition in which the spinal cord narrows and is one of the ...more
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The medical term spina bifida or spinal bifida refers to a congenital defect in the spine. In simpler terms, spina bifida is a defect in the neural tube. Based on the severity of this disease, spina bifida can be divided into three different types:
Myelomeningocele
Meningocele
Occulta
The symptoms of spina bifida vary depending on each of these three types. Let's take a closer look at its symptoms here:
Myelomeningocele
Myelomeningocele is the most severe...more
Myelomeningocele
Meningocele
Occulta
The symptoms of spina bifida vary depending on each of these three types. Let's take a closer look at its symptoms here:
Myelomeningocele
Myelomeningocele is the most severe...more
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The spinal cord is indispensable to your body. It supports your head, keeps your posture erect, and helps you walk. Ailments of the spine are extremely painful to remedy and throw a lot of your other organs in trouble as well. Therefore, it follows that you should take the best care of your spine possible.
While there are a number of ways you can do that, some stand out from the rest. They are:
Do your exercises properly: there are umpteen ways you can work out and get result...more
While there are a number of ways you can do that, some stand out from the rest. They are:
Do your exercises properly: there are umpteen ways you can work out and get result...more
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It’s overwhelming to learn that your child has dmd. Remember that the disease doesn’t mean he can’t go to school, play sports, and have fun with friends. If you stick with his treatment plan and know what works for your child, you can help him live an active life.
•stand and walk as much as possible. Being upright will keep your child’s bones strong and his spine straight. Braces or standing walkers can make it easier for him to stand and get around.
•eat right. There's no special diet f...more
•stand and walk as much as possible. Being upright will keep your child’s bones strong and his spine straight. Braces or standing walkers can make it easier for him to stand and get around.
•eat right. There's no special diet f...more
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The pituitary gland is a pea-shaped gland that controls most of the other endocrine glands. This also earns it the name of the master gland. Located at the base of the brain, this gland is controlled by the hypothalamus, which lies just above it in the brain. Both the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus work in collaboration to determine the hormones produced and the stimulation that is required. Attempt this short quiz to learn more about the malfunction of the pituitary gland.
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Unless there's is a significant injury or pain bed rest will not solve the problem. Clinical examination is a must before any consolidated opinion is given.
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Weakness of the muscles due to a genetically inherited condition is known as muscular dystrophy. This condition prevents the body from producing the required protein that can help in building muscles. This protein is also responsible for making the muscles strong and stable. This is most commonly seen in children who may seem clumsy as they begin to grow up and indulge in varied kinds of movements. Let us learn more about this condition and the ways in which it may be treated.
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