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Category: Nerve System

Caffeine

Caffeine is a bitter substance found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate, kola nuts, and certain medicines. It has many effects on the body’s metabolism,……

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur in individuals with diabetes. It is one of the most common complications of diabetes……

GABA

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, commonly known as GABA, is a neurotransmitter—a chemical messenger that transmits signals in the central nervous system (CNS) of mammals, including humans. GABA……

Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic pain is attributed to alterations in the nervous system that sustain pain even after an injury has healed. Typically, the initial injury involves either……

Nociceptive Pain

Nociceptive Pain

Nociceptive pain is believed to be caused by the ongoing activation of pain receptors in either the surface or deep tissues of the body. There……

Pain

Pain

Pain is a complex and subjective sensory and emotional experience that serves as a signal or warning of potential harm or injury to the body.……

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy refers to a condition characterized by damage or dysfunction of the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord……

Restless Legs Syndrome

Restless Legs Syndrome

What is Restless Legs Syndrome? Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also called Willis-Ekbom Disease, causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge……

Sciatica

Sciatica

Sciatica is a symptom of a problem with the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body. It controls muscles in the back of your……

Spinal Stenosis

Your spine, or backbone, protects your spinal cord and allows you to stand and bend. Spinal stenosis causes narrowing in your spine. The narrowing puts……

Spine Injuries and Disorders

Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and……

Vertebra

In the vertebrate spinal column, each vertebra is an irregular bone with a complex structure composed of bone and some hyaline cartilage, the proportions of……