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Questions tagged [neurology]

The branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

The branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

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Why can't surgeons operate on nerves?

Why can't surgeons operate on nerves? We see when operating, surgeons always try to protect the major nerves. Doctors handle bones, muscles, tissues but not nerves. Why? Can they see the nerves?
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Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Disease

Recently, a relative of mine has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Doctors have prescribed him dopamine agonists. However, they mentionned that with time, those drugs may loose their efficacy and may lead to increased side effects. By…
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What, if any, are reasonable further tests for evaluation of cryptogenic stroke?

What is considered a "complete" workup of cryptogenic stroke? If someone presents with symptoms consistent with stroke and receives: PE EKG and external monitoring, MRI with contrast/MRA of head and neck, (MRI revealed small area (4mm) of ischemia…
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Foods/drugs/vitamins to avoid, or not avoid, for tardive dyskinesia

I'm half expecting this to be closed as off-topic as seeking personal medical advice, but I'm going to try not to phrase it that way and see how it flies. For full disclosure, I was recently diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia (the doctor actually…
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Can aphasia like symptoms be caused by something other than physical trauma to the brain?

From what I've read, Aphasia is always caused by trauma, either a head injury, stroke, etc. Are there linguistic disorders related to the brain selecting the wrong word etc. that are physiological or psychological that are not caused by physical…
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Can the human brain be taught to recognize new body parts, and how?

A newly emerging category of medical study is the potential to replace a missing piece, in part or in its entirety. While currently in its infancy, the potential for this in human health is astounding. For example, this article from MIT, Brigham and…
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Why aren't children affected by pins and needles as much as adults?

If I sit down cross-legged on the floor for any more than about ten minutes I start to get pins and needles, and this seems to be common among other adults I have spoken to. My 3 year old daughter on the other hand can sit down in this way seemingly…
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Has tardive dyskinesia ever "gotten better?"

I have tardive dyskinesia and my doctor said when he diagnosed me that it "might" not go away. I've heard that it's "potentially permanent." Has there ever been a recorded case where the condition has completely disappeared?
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A condition that causes an enjoyable sensation in the brain when drinking cold beverages

Whenever I drink something very cold and direct the flow towards the roof of my mouth close to the brain, I do not get any uncomfortable sensation like many do, on the contrary, I find it highly enjoyable. It feels relaxing and feels like it is…
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what is the visual feedback in parkinson's disease?

the patient cannot walk normally, but can only walk if there are black and white squares on the floor. How can we explain this visual feedback physiologically? basically what is visual feedback? What are the resource books on this subject?
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