Neuropathic pain: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges
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by Dr Madgalena Kocot Kepska
2y ago
What is neuropathic pain? According to current definition, neuropathic pain arises as a direct consequence of a lesion or disease affecting the somatosensory system, which is the part of the sensory system concerned with the perception of touch, pressure, pain, or temperature. The injury or disease may occur in the peripheral nervous system (the nerves leaving the spinal cord) or in the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). As the nerve fibres conducting painful sensations are very fine and sensitive, they can be easily damaged by several factors, listing the most common ones1 ..read more
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5 reasons why you should keep an Epilepsy Seizure Diary
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by Heather Harrison
2y ago
Epilepsy is a complex disorder and epileptic seizures affect people in lots of different ways. There are two main types of seizure, known as focal seizures and generalised seizures. Each one of these has numerous seizure subtypes and knowing which kind you have is important in deciding what treatment you should receive.1 The better you and your caregivers’ understanding of your seizures, the easier it will be to manage your epilepsy. A great way to learn more about your seizures is to keep a seizure diary. What is a seizure diary? A seizure diary is a personal record of day-to-day seizure acti ..read more
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The difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia
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by Dr Guillermo Garcia Ribas
2y ago
There is some confusion in the lay use of medical terms applied to elderly persons suffering from a loss in their mental abilities. The medical term that describes a person who have troubles in thinking, specially in remembering recent events, is dementia. This latin-derived word was coined by the Romans and literally means “out of his/her mind”, because many patients misbehave themselves. Dementia became gradually used by doctors as a broad term for insanity and in society a demented person was equated as madness. In the 19th Century the causes -the medical term is etiologies- of dementia wer ..read more
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The importance of early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
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by Cheles Cantabrana Alútiz
2y ago
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among people 65 and older. It represents between 60-70% of all cases of dementia and around 50% of them exclusively show Alzheimer’s disease in their brains. Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that can be described clinically in three different stages: preclinical, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. CEAFA (Spanish Alzheimer’s Confederation) estimates that around 1,200,000 people could suffer from Alzheimer’s in Spain. The figure is obtained from the pr ..read more
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Why mental health is important
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by Danny Buckland
2y ago
Good mental health is an essential part of life; just like good physical health. Advice on how to look after our bodies forms a constant stream of information but for too long what we do, who we turn to and what we take for our mental well-being has been in the shadows. Greater awareness and willingness to talk about mental health has ushered in a new era understanding and acceptance and broken through some layers of public stigma but there are many challenges ahead. The societal impact of poor mental health is forbidding: 25% of the European population suffers from depression or anxiety and n ..read more
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Nine tips to reduce and manage stress
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by Danny Buckland
2y ago
Stress is a common by-product of modern, busy lives. It infects work, home, relationships with multiple triggers that often appear beyond our control. Living with stress is a fact of life and most of us experience it as we respond to a specific cause such as disagreements, relationship problems or work pressures. The cumulative effect of minor issues can also elevate stress levels but, in general, stress is something that recedes given time. It is different from anxiety, which is a persistent feeling of concern even after the stressful moment or period has gone. This can escalate into an anxie ..read more
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Living with chronic pain
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by Danny Buckland
2y ago
Dictionary definitions don’t do it justice. Chronic pain is a complex condition that is rarely solved quickly and often requires emotional as well as physical solutions. The pain can be anything from dull, persistent aches to sharp attacks and burning sensations in affected areas of any part of the body and to be chronic it has to last – in a steady or intermittent state – for at least 12 weeks. Major sources of chronic pain are musculoskeletal problems, migraines and headaches, fibromyalgia, arthritis, cancer, diabetes and neurological conditions but subjective and personal elements make it d ..read more
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Depression and how to help someone going through a tough time
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by Danny Buckland
2y ago
Depression is a single word that carries a multitude of meaning. It is a mood disorder that can touch every aspect of our lives yet has distinctly individual characteristics. From being in low spirits to feelings of despair or helplessness, its impact ranges from can mild disruption to a more severe, life-threatening influence. Periods of sadness and mood fluctuation are part of our natural response to adversity but, if they persist, they are classed as depression and they can have a significant negative effect on family life, relationships, work and health Depression is common. More than 264 ..read more
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Explaining epilepsy to others: how do I explain Epilepsy to my child?
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by Danny Buckland
2y ago
A diagnosis of epilepsy can be difficult for all the family, particularly as many parents will not have a deep knowledge of the condition and how to help their children cope. It may take time to come to terms with the diagnosis but responding positively, openly and calmly will have a huge influence on how your child deals with it. It is important to be honest about the diagnosis so they have a clear understanding of what to expect but use clear language and terminology as younger children can be overwhelmed with facts and unusual words. Your child can have a happy, healthy life so it is vital ..read more
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Understanding Childhood Absence Seizures
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by Danny Buckland
2y ago
What is Childhood Absence Epilepsy? These are seizures where a child becomes briefly unconscious and stares blankly and unresponsive to what is happening around them. Their frequency and length are unpredictable, creating concern for parents and family members. The syndrome starts between the ages of four and ten-years-old and the vast majority of children have grown out of these seizures by the age of 12. Seizures can last from a few to 20 seconds and can feature mild jerks of the eyelids, corner of mouth or other muscles. They are often combined with involuntary movements such as lip-licking ..read more
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