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Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet: causes and tests
Short-lived numbness is often harmless, but the cause of persistent or recurrent numbness should be investigated. We explain carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, B12 deficiency and the tests used.
Early signs of stroke: the BE-FAST rule and first aid
In stroke every minute counts. We explain how to recognise the signs with the BE-FAST rule, what to do when calling 103 and what to avoid.
Neurologist and neuropathologist: what is the difference?
“Neuropathologist” is a name left over from the Soviet era; today the specialty is called neurology. We explain which conditions a neurologist deals with and how they differ from a neurosurgeon and a psychiatrist.
Symptoms of nervous system disorders: when should you see a neurologist?
Nervous system disorders can show themselves through a range of symptoms, from numbness to memory problems. We explain when to see a doctor and when to call an ambulance.
Could it be depression
Depression is a common mental health disorder that manifests as a result of environmental or physiological changes. If a person feels physically and emotionally useless and is in low spirits, this is depression. Depression sometimes appears suddenly without a cause. At other times it begins after a stressful life event. Once it starts, for a very long time....
Not every seizure is epilepsy!
Epilepsy and a seizure do not always mean the same thing. In other words, not every seizure means epilepsy! A seizure is a sensory, motor or behavioural disturbance, or a corresponding change recorded on EEG, resulting from abnormal excessive, paroxysmal and synchronised firing of neurons in the cerebral cortex. Some people only once in their life....
First aid during an epileptic seizure
First of all, remember that staying calm and keeping your composure is the most important help you can give the patient. During the seizure, stay with the patient, note the time, put something soft under their head, do not restrain them and do not put anything in their mouth. After the convulsions have ended, the patient on their side....
Foods that are good for our nervous system
A varied, healthy diet matters for the nervous system. Vegetables, fruit, fish, nuts and wholegrain foods form the basis of a balanced diet.
Can hair loss have neurological causes?
Although we treat hair loss as normal, it can be a warning sign of a number of serious diseases. Losing about 50–100 hairs a day is considered normal. Recently, however, patchy hair loss has become widespread in men, women and children. In general, both exogenous and endogenous factors play a role in hair loss. Among the main causes ....
How our left and right brain hemispheres work
Our brain consists of two hemispheres: the right and the left. Each has its own functions. However, the left side of the body is controlled by the right brain and the right side by the left brain. Damage to the motor areas of the left hemisphere can cause weakness or paralysis on the right side of the body, and damage to the right hemisphere on the left side. In almost all daily activities the two hemispheres work together ....
Treatment approaches that prevent complications
To choose an effective treatment strategy, many aspects of the course of the disease must be taken into account in each individual. Because symptoms differ from patient to patient, treatment of multiple sclerosis is also highly individual. However, there are some general principles that must be followed when prescribing treatment for all patients with MS....
The link between multiple sclerosis and nutrition (daily care)
No diet cures multiple sclerosis, but a balanced diet, a healthy weight, not smoking and having vitamin D levels checked by a doctor all support overall health.
The State Programme on multiple sclerosis
As in most countries, multiple sclerosis is one of the pressing public health problems in Azerbaijan. The "State Programme on the Treatment and Prevention of Multiple Sclerosis and Measures to Combat It for 2018–2022" itself is based on the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On State Care for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis” of 7 March 2012 ....
Multiple sclerosis: who is at risk and preventive measures
As with other neurological diseases, a timely diagnosis has an invaluable effect on the life expectancy of patients with multiple sclerosis. In many cases the first symptoms of the disease may go unnoticed by the patient, who then does not seek medical help and consequently does not receive appropriate treatment. If treatment is started at the very beginning of the disease, this quality of life ....
We Are Aware of Epilepsy
According to the World Health Organization, around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy today. There are many people with epilepsy in our country too. Society's ambivalent attitude towards these people, and their resulting isolation from society, make the disease even more severe and its treatment more difficult.
Know the signs of neurological diseases!
Remember: your nervous system is no joking matter! Being aware of the signs of neurological disease in time means protecting yourself from irreversible outcomes. That is why every disturbance that may occur in your nervous system, and its early signs, must be assessed correctly.