Huntington's disease is an adult-onset, genetic brain disorder characterized by loss of muscle control and advancing deterioration of the thought processes. The early stages of Huntington's disease primarily affect the muscular system. With...
Huntington's disease, a genetic disorder that doesn't cause symptoms normally until between the ages of 35 and 50, according to the Merck Manuals, has devastating physical and emotional side effects that culminate in premature death. People living...
Eye jerking, a condition known as nystagmus, is a condition that may occur in one or both eyes. These involuntary eye movements may stem from neurological conditions, inner ear problems, injury or medications. Some people may have a congenital...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that at the end of 2006, more than 1.1 million people in the United States had HIV. As HIV progresses into AIDS, patients can develop neuropsychological conditions, such as delirium;...
Tics, such as clearing the throat, primarily affect children, but can continue into adulthood. According to Medline Plus, tics appear three to four times more in boys than girls and may affect 1/4 of all children at some point in time. Tics may be...
Nystagmus is an uncontrollable, repetitive and rapid movement of the eyes. When affected by nystagmus, either one or both of the eyes can move in a circular motion, up and down, or from side to side, according to MedlinePlus. Dysfunction in the...
Dilantin, a form of the generic drug phenytoin, is used to treat seizures. Dilantin was first introduced in 1938, and was the first drug that reduced seizures at a nonsedative dose. It is used to treat partial seizures and generalized tonic-clonic...
Erratic eye movement, or nystagmus, is involuntary and can be congenital or acquired. Symptoms can appear in infants as young as 6 weeks, reports the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Treatment options depend on the...
Eye exercises can help to relieve tired, itchy eyes by promoting oxygen-rich blood flow to the area, says MedicineNet.com. If you sit in front of a computer, drive or wear glasses for long periods, you should perform eye exercises regularly...
The cervical spine is the portion of the spinal column connecting the base of the skull to the upper back. Between each of the seven cervical vertebrae (C1 through C7), a cervical disk acts as a shock absorber. A disk injury can result in the disk...
Muskellunge, commonly known as a muskie, is a large freshwater pike that is somewhat rare in the United States and is popular among anglers. Muskies put up a strong fight and eat small mammals, amphibians and fish. Muskie fishermen are known for...
