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Spasticity is nothing more than abnormal, too much (excessive) muscle tension which, on examination, manifests itself as resistance when the muscles are stretched passively.

Tuberous sclerosis, classified as a rare genetic disease, belongs to the neurocutaneous syndromes. It can occur in children as well as in adults. It is a genetically determined disease, inherited in...

Peripheral neuropathy is an inflammation of the peripheral nerves or a disease of the peripheral nerves that leads to damage of the peripheral nerves, resulting in sensory disturbances. The patient,...

Gait is one of the complex motor activities comprising the nervous system functions responsible for locomotion and balance. Gait disorders are a common manifestation of diseases of the nervous...

Phacomatoses, or neurocutaneous syndromes, are complex disorders that simultaneously affect the nervous system, vascular system, skin and are additionally associated with an increased risk of...

Criteria have been developed on the basis of which a diagnosis of spontaneous tremor is made.

The radial nerve, is one of the largest branches of the brachial plexus and it exits from the axillary cavity passing through the whole arm. Along with the arteries, it heads to the posterior part...

Impotence, otherwise known as impotence or erectile dysfunction, is defined as a sexual dysfunction occurring in men. It is the inability to achieve and/or maintain penile erection, despite arousal...

Damage to and diseases of the nervous system are not uncommon nowadays. They occur in newborns, children, young people and the elderly. They also sometimes involve the foetus.

Everyone has experiencedheadaches in their lifetime. For some patients, primary headaches accompany them throughout their lives. In the majority of cases, however, these headaches are not a symptom...

A disorder of the ability to speak and understand speech, which is caused by damage to the cortical speech centres in the brain, is called aphasia.

Many patients are not aware of the fact that viral, bacterial or fungal diseases can have various complications that are very dangerous to our health and even life.

Many people have heard of prions, but are unable to say what they are and what diseases they can lead to. Prions are classed as proteins (they are not microorganisms, viruses or parasites) and,...

A stroke is a condition that is an immediate threat to health and life for the patient. It is a condition in which brain function is completely or partially disrupted. Haemorrhagic stroke accounts...

Dermatomyositis, or dermatomyositis, is more common in women than in men. They are a variant of polymyositis. Children and young adults, between the ages of 5 and 6, are most commonly affected.

The pineal gland, is a small gland (approximately 12mm long, 8mm thick). It has endocrine capabilities, i.e. the cells that make up the pineal gland (pinocytes) produce a hormone called melatonin....