Diseases of the nervous system (neurology)

Extrapyramidal syndrome

Extrapyramidal syndromes are an outdated term, but still widely used in Russian-language literature. To extrapyramidal syndrome, it is customary to refer to syndromes characterized by excessive movements or, on the contrary, insufficient motor activity. The first group of syndromes is called hyperkinetic disorders, the second - hypokinetic.

Meningeal Syndrome: An Overview

Meningeal syndrome occurs due to irritation of the meninges, characterized by the presence of meningeal symptoms in combination with changes in pressure, cellular and chemical composition of cerebrospinal fluid. Synonyms - shell syndrome, syndrome of irritation of meninges.

Complex regional pain syndrome

The term "complex regional pain syndrome" (CRPS) refers to a syndrome manifested by severe chronic pain in the limb in combination with local vegetative disorders and trophic disorders, which occurs, as a rule, after various peripheral traumas.

Postherpetic neuralgia

After suffering varicella, the Herpes zoster virus remains in the body in a latent state, localizing primarily in the sensory ganglia of the spinal nerves and the trigeminal nerve. When reactivated, the virus causes the formation of a characteristic vesicular rash and the appearance of pain in the innervation zone of the corresponding nerve root.

Treatment of migraine

Treatment of migraines is reduced, first of all, to the exclusion of provoking factors (smoking, drinking alcohol, lack of sleep, stress, fatigue, eating certain products, vasodilators - nitroglycerin, dipyridamole, etc.), regular physical exercises.

Symptoms of migraine

Migraine pain is more often pulsating and pressing character, usually captures half of the head and is localized in the forehead and temple area, around the eye. Sometimes it can begin in the occipital region and spread anteriorly into the forehead region.

Causes of migraine

The most common risk factors for developing migraine attacks (triggers) are hormonal causes (menstruation, ovulation, oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy), dietary (alcohol (dry red wine, champagne, beer), nitrate-rich foods, monosodium glutamate, aspartame; chocolate, cocoa, nuts, eggs, celery, aged cheese, missed meals.

Migraine

Migraine is the most frequent diagnosis of headache, which is characterized by attacks of pulsating pain in the head lasting from several hours to several days, mostly in one half of the head, more often in women, as well as in young and adolescents.

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