Posts Tagged ‘Extremities’

Signs of Cerebral Palsy

Depending on a child?s age, there are different signs that may suggest the presence of cerebral palsy. A newborn infant with difficulty in suckling, evacuating the bowels, or breathing should be carefully evaluated, as these are all warning signs of cerebral palsy. Infants may also have abnormal reflexes. As an infant grows, consistent use [...]

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Fitness From the Inside-Out

If you are unhealthy or overweight I suggest you look at your head. Chances are, there are negative, heavy old thoughts stuck right between your ears, and this is where your illness begins. Before starting yet another fad diet (What now? Cut out all proteins and eat only carbs?) or exercise regimes doomed to [...]

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Paraesthesia and Numbness

Numbness and tingling (paresthesia) are abnormal sensations that can be felt anywhere in the body. Most commonly, they can be perceived in the hands, arms, legs or feet. The feeling of numbness or tingling is a signal unrecognized by the brain and signals that something is wrong. The problem can come from [...]

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Insomnia/Fatigue

Insomnia and fatigue are two sides of the same coin: if a person is unable to sleep at night, they are usually fatigued during the day. However, some people get eight to 12 hours of sleep a night and still have fatigue.
The top part of the brain stem is called the mesencephalon, and it [...]

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