The symptoms of a stroke in the elderly are the same as the symptoms of stroke in younger people. The problem with diagnosing a stroke in an older person is that many of these symptoms, which are alarming in a younger person, are easily mistaken...
Oxygen deficiency can have serious effects on human tissue. When the deprived tissue is brain tissue, the results can be fatal. As a result, it is beneficial to know the signs of oxygen deficiency in the brain. The Mount Sinai Medical Center...
The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae, the lower five of which are separated by five intervertebral discs. Intervertebral discs act as cushions and shock absorbers, but can wear out and degenerate over time. This process, called cervical...
Dementia is a progressive disease that causes a disturbance in a person's memory, thinking and orientation, comprehension, calculation and judgment. As the disease progresses, forgetfulness and lack of initiative can impact a person's ability to...
The New York Times Health Guide reports that multiple sclerosis is caused by damage to the myelin sheath, the covering that protects nerve cells. This causes nerve impulses to slow down or stop, resulting in central nervous system symptoms. This...
Central cord syndrome occurs when a traumatic injury partially damages the cervical cord in your spine. The force of the trauma near your neck or upper back pinches the spinal cord between the vertebra. The injury damages your entire body, but...
