Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition in which the nerve cells send the wrong signals leading to seizures. Seizures are uncontrolled eruptions of electrical activities that cause changes in muscle movements, sensations, behaviors, and an individual’s overall awareness. It is…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition that affects the nervous system, mainly the brain and spinal cord. It begins as your immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin cells in the nervous system – these are protein, protective shelters that…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a sudden, unexpected injury that causes damage to the brain. It can be a result of a violent blow, shock, or bump to the head, which is a closed head injury. A TBI can…
A migraine is a headache that involves a throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, commonly on one side of the head. It is often followed by nausea, vomiting, and experiencing extreme sensitivity to light and sound. A migraine attack can…
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder which involves uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. It may also cause mental health changes in an individual. Parkinson’s disease is not curable and may be lifelong, however,…
Moles are small, colored (dark brown) spots that appear on the skin, typically beginning in childhood. Most people have them and they’re usually harmless. However, they may be a cause of concern if they change in shape, color or size.…
Fungal nail infection is a common infection of the nail and the skin. It starts out as a white or yellowish spot under the tip of a toenail or fingernail. However, as the fungal infection goes deeper, the color of…
Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition that causes the skin to lose its color. Loss of pigment leads to skin becoming lighter or appearing white than the actual skin tone. It affects the face, hands, arms feet, and in some…
Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune skin condition that causes itchiness and discomfort, mostly seen on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. It causes thick, scaly areas on the skin. This is not a contagious skin disease. Psoriasis is a long-term…
Eczema is a form of dermatitis. Dermatitis is referred to a group of conditions involving skin inflammation. Eczema is a skin condition where the skin becomes dry, itchy and bumpy, in different parts of the body. This deteriorates the function…
