Nervous System

Orthostatic Hypotension: What You Need to Know

Postural hypotension or orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a condition in which patients feel dizzy (or faint) when standing up from a sitting or supine...

Adie’s Pupil: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Adie's pupil is a rare neurological disorder that affects the pupil of the eye. In most cases, the affected pupil becomes larger than normal...

Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes and Care

Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is a clinical condition caused by localized compression of the median nerve at the wrist. It is characterized by numbness,...

Valsalva Maneuver: Medical Applications and Safety Tips

The Valsalva maneuver is a breathing technique in which a person forcefully exhales while keeping the mouth, nostrils, and glottis closed. This action raises...

Embolic Stroke: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

An Embolic Stroke occurs when a clot, such as a blood clot or another particle like plaque, obstructs an artery in the brain, disrupting...

Krabbe’s Disease: A Rare and Fatal Neurological Disorder

What is Krabbe Disease? Krabbe disease, also known as "Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy," belongs to the group of lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs), specifically the sphingolipidoses. It...