Neuropathy focuses on understanding nerve damage and related conditions, offering advice on managing symptoms, treatment options, and improving quality of life for those affected.

A hairline fracture commonly follows an injury and can lead to swelling and localized tenderness. Initial care may include applying ice to the injured area. Also called a stress fracture, a hairline fracture is a tiny crack or deep bruise inside a bone. This injury most often affects athletes, especially those involved in sports with […]

When the varicella-zoster virus becomes active again, it moves along a defined nerve route. This explains why a shingles rash often appears in one or more regions supplied by that nerve. That specific skin area along the nerve route is called a dermatome. Shingles, or herpes zoster, occurs from reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus — […]

Treatments for peripheral nerve injury differ depending on the root cause. Simple measures like soaking in warm water and maintaining regular physical activity can offer some symptom relief. (img by Physio.co.uk) Peripheral neuropathy produces weakness, pain, and numbness in the limbs, most commonly affecting the hands and feet. Your peripheral nerves transmit signals between the […]

Issues with memory, balance, and other cognitive and motor functions can be among the possible health effects of inhaling mold spores. Mold is a form of fungus that flourishes in damp environments such as basements, bathrooms, or on spoiled food. Most residences contain some mold, and you might be wondering whether the mold in your […]

(img by Everyday Health) Why the Orange Ribbon? Let me just paint you a picture—imagine my friend Molly, a marathon runner, suddenly struggling to tie her shoelaces one foggy morning. Tingling hands, legs buzzing like static. A few months go by… more weird symptoms pile on. Finally, her neurologist gently hands over a small orange […]

Did You Notice Orange? Let’s start with a true story. My friend Sophie used to zoom right past charity ribbons in the shop window—pink for breast cancer, red for AIDS, yellow for military support. She didn’t even stop to think what orange meant… until her mum started getting weird pins and needles, blurry vision, and—yep—was […]

Ledderhose disease is an uncommon disorder in which connective tissue thickens and forms firm nodules on the undersides of the feet. These nodules develop within the plantar fascia — the tissue band linking the heel bone to the toes. The growths are benign but can be uncomfortable, particularly when walking. (img by Medical News Today) […]

Your feet can feel tingly after remaining in one position for an extended period. Still, persistent tingling might indicate an underlying medical problem, such as diabetes or kidney failure, among others. Tingling in the feet is a frequent sensation and often isn’t cause for alarm. For instance, you might notice a “pins and needles” feeling […]

(img by Louetta Foot & Ankle Specialists) What’s the Real Story? Ever get that zingy, pins-and-needles feeling in your feet or hands that just refuses to quit? Yeah, me too. Nerve pain, especially the kind you get from neuropathy, is like a rude houseguest who just never leaves. So, here’s the question so many of […]