Sensations from the face are carried by the trigeminal nerve, which is the fifth cranial nerve, and ends up in a nucleus extending from the midbrain to the upper reaches of the spinal cord. The two sides of the face are each controlled by its own...
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, results from damage to the myelin sheath, which covers part of the neuron. Without the proper myelin sheath, communication from and to the brain becomes affected. According to 2008 information from the Merck Manual Home...
Pregnancy is associated with a wide variety of physical and emotional symptoms. The vast majority of these are due to hormones--either changing hormone levels or the hormones themselves. There are also symptoms associated with the increased stress...
Numbness and tingling is the sensation of not having feeling in a certain part of the body, or having an abnormal sensation in the area. It can be described as "pins and needles" or as a body part "falling asleep." This commonly occurs when a...
Many people have had the sensation of their arm or foot "going to sleep." Numbness is the word used to describe this tingling and lack of sensation. The trigeminal nerve controls sensation in the face. This nerve divides into the three branches....
Numerous diseases can cause facial numbness. According to the Mayo Clinic, numbness is the loss of sensation or feeling in part of a person's body. Irritation or compression of a nerve or certain diseases, including diseases of the brain and...
Diabetic patients can develop nerve damage, or neuropathy, as the disease progresses. Symptoms of neuropathy include pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands, arms, feet and legs. The actual anatomical location of damage can occur in the digestive...
A myocardial infarction, more familiarly known as a heart attack, is a serious medical condition. The term "myocardial" refers to the heart muscle and "infarction" means that an area of tissue has become necrotic, or died, due to an insufficient...
Numbness in the fingers or other areas of the hand may signal a serious medical condition. Decreased feeling within the fingers affects an individual's ability to perform daily tasks. Additional symptoms might include numbness spreading to other...
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a medical condition caused by the abnormal compression of the tibial nerve within the ankle. This condition occurs most frequently in adults---especially in people who are physically active. Tarsal tunnel syndrome can...
Foot numbness can develop as a loss of feeling in the foot due to abnormal communication that occurs between the nerve center and the nerves. There is no harm in having temporary foot numbness, which simply occurs when there's a shortage of blood,...
The carotid artery runs along the neck and carries oxygenated blood to the brain and head. Carotid artery disease causes blockages due to aneurysms, a blood clot or thrombus, or due to emboli or clots that break off from other areas of the body...
Small fiber peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the small sensory nerves, commonly in the arms, legs and feet. It generally occurs in people over the age of 60, according to the National Library of Medicine. Common symptoms include...
Tingling in the fingers may result from a variety of causes and conditions. This numbness may affect just a slight portion of one finger or your entire hand, while the degree of numbness may range from slightly annoying to disabling. While some...
Vitamin B-12, also known as cobalamin, is necessary to keep the nervous system working properly. It is also needed for making healthy blood cells and DNA. Vitamin B-12 is found in a variety of animal foods, including beef liver, clams, fish,...
Carotid arteries are two large blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to the brain via the neck. These arteries can be blocked by a fatty substance known as plaque, which is made up of cholesterol, calcium and cellular debris....
Soccer referees are expected to run almost as much as the players themselves. You use similar muscles, particularly your hip flexor group, which pulls your legs toward your torso. Injury to muscles in this area can contribute to numbness and...
Low back pain is a common problem. It can be caused by muscular tightness, disc injuries, or from compression on a nerve. The cause of back pain should always be properly diagnosed as different injuries call for different treatment plans. A...
Moderate alcohol use is generally defined as one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men. If you drink more than that amount, there is a chance you may be abusing alcohol. Over the long-term, you may develop alcoholism. The University...
Pain and swelling in your shoulders, arms and hands could be a symptom of a variety of conditions, including arthritis, a traumatic injury or an illness. Your doctor will make a diagnosis based on your gender, age and a more in-depth examination...
Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by your body's inability to use glucose properly. It can affect virtually every organ in your body. Over time, nerves providing sensation to your hands and feet can be affected by a condition called diabetic...
A berry aneurysm is a type of cerebral, or brain, aneurysm that occurs when there is a weak area in the wall of a blood vessel in the brain that balloons out and fills with blood. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke reports...
Arthritis is a chronic inflammation that can affect one or more joints, including your big toe. Because there are more than 100 different types of arthritis, the exact symptoms will depend on the type of joint inflammation. In some cases, numbness...
According to the World Diabetes Foundation, diabetes has reached epidemic proportions throughout the world and affects 6.4 percent of the world's population. Diabetes is largely brought on by lifestyle and genetic factors and can often be...
Numbness, a symptom medically referred to as paresthesias, is a loss of feeling that usually affects the fingers, hands, arms and legs, according to MedlinePlus. Numbness in the fingers is usually a symptom of a minor condition that occurs as a...
Brain clots, or blood clots in the brain, cut off the supply of blood to part of the brain. This interferes with the proper function of the brain tissue supplied by the occluded artery. If the symptoms are transient, defined as lasting less than...
Zinc is a trace element that the human body requires in very small amounts to maintain good health. Supplements containing zinc are sometimes taken to prevent deficiency or treat various health conditions; however, taking too much zinc can lead to...
Groin numbness is a symptom of bicycle seat neuropathy, a condition which is nearly always reversible and temporary when the correct bicycle adjustments are made. Other symptoms include numbness or pain in the perineal area, located between your...
Foot numbness is a worrisome condition. It may be a sign of a significant medical issue, or it could be caused by lacing your shoes too tight. If your aerobics class causes you to pound repetitively on your feet, numbness may also result. Be aware...
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