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A Neurological Focal Motor Disorder.
Causes: Overuse of Muscles, Emotional Stress.
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Pain caused due to Compression of Lumbar Nerves, L4/L5 or
Sacral Nerves, S2 / S3 or Schiatic Nerve.
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Pain in Lumbar Area, Numbness in Leg,
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Pain at the Exit of Trigeminal Nerve, Paroxysmal Intolerable
Facial Pain, Tonic Spasm of Facial Muscles.
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Facial Nerve Neuropathy / Facial Neuritis
Signs:
Facial Asymmetry, Absent of Facial Expressions, Problem with
Closing of Eye, Smoothed Nasolabial Folds.
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Ulnar Neuropathy / Ulnar Nerve Palsy
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Causes: Trauma, Compression.
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Inner Dorsal & Palmar Surfaces of Hand & 4th Finger.
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Radial Neuropathy / Sleep Paralysis / Saturday Night Palsy
Damage of Radial Nerve due to Prolonged Compression.
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Causes: Abduction of Limb, during Operation.
Prolonged Sleep after Alcohol or Drug Intoxication.
Lead Poisoning, Humerus Fracture
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Main Sign: Drop Hand / Drop Wrist: Problem with Extension
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Damage of Median Nerve, due to Compression at the
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Encephalitis/Cerebral Edema Meningoencephalitis
- Negative Meningeal Signs - Positive Meningeal Signs
-Headache
- Hyper Excitement, High Reflex, - Hyper Excitement, High Reflex,
Tremor of Limbs, Tonic Clonic spasm; Tremor of Limbs, Tonic Clonic spasm;
Mental Confusion Mental Confusion
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2. Kerning’s Sign
3. Brudzinskik’s Sign
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- Increased Number of “Enterovirus: *Purulent Meningitis:
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- Formation of Fibrin Films
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~ History of Tuberculosis.
*Subarachnoid/ Intracranial Hemorrhage: Blood in CSF
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Epileptic Seizures
Tonic Clonic Convulsions, along with Loss of Consciousness.
First Step of Emergency Aid : Ensure Patency of Airways
Treatment : Diazepam
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Absentia
Periods of Absence, Inattentive, Vacant Look (no-convulsions)
Migraine (Genetic/Hereditary Disorder)
| One Sided, Intense Sudden Onset Headache, Provocated by Smell /
Light / Excitement, along with Nausea, Vomiting
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Instability. (Manganese Poisoning)
Signs: Gait Abnormalities, Speaking & Writing Problems, Hand &
Tongue Tremors & Increased Muscle Tone.
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Cerebral Abscess : History of Purulent Suppurative Infection.
CT Scan: 3 Dimensional Growth with Capsule. (Cavity with Pus)
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| Due to Vessel Obstruction & Lack of Blood Flow - Cell Death
| Signs: Loss of Motor Functions of 1 side of the Body (Hemiparesis),
Speech & Vision Disorders.
Diagnostics : CT Scan, Treatment : Anticoagulant.
Transient Ischemic Attack / Mini Stroke
Attack due to Reduced Blood Supply, but without Cell Death.
Symptoms lasts just for 1 or 2 hours.
Intra-Cranial Hemorrhage (History of Trauma)
Hemiparesis with Increased Tone & Reflexes, Neck Muscle Tension/
Rigidity ; Convulsive Syndrome
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Sub-Dural Hematoma : Accumulation of Coagulated Blood
Recent History of Sudden Intense Headache (Hemorrhage)
Then: Hemiparesis with Increased Tone & Reflexes, Neck Muscle
Tension/Rigidity.
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BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY / OBSTETRICAL PARALYSIS
Duchenne - Erb Palsy, Supe: Proximal
Active Movement Absent both in Shoulder & Elbow Joints
[Injury of C5 & C6 Roots]
1 sided Diaphragm Paresis:- Affected Side Lag in Breathing
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Active Movement absent in Elbow Joint (Shoulder Is retained)
Absence of Grasp Reflex, Hand - to - Mouth Reflex.
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Disorders Affecting the Thoughts & Behaviour of a Person.
Mainly starts from Younger Age (20 - 30 yrs).
Symptoms: Hallucinations, Delirium, Changed Behaviour,
Changed Speech.
Treatment: Neuroleptics
Types:
Paranoid: Frequent Auditory Hallucinations.
Catatonic Stupor: Decreased Movement.
Waxy Flexibility (Staying in a particular position someone
else’s Changed); Mutism (No Answering of Questions).
False Beliefs, which are not based on Reality.
Mostly due to Alcohol Withdrawal.
Dysphoria: Symptoms opposite to Euphoria.
Depression, Anxiety or Aggression.
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Depression
Constant Depressed Mood, Wants to Die, Sorrowful
Expressions, Speaks Slowly in a Monotonous Voice,
Pessimist.
Caused Due to Dysfunction of Hypothalamus.
Treatment: Antidepressants
Prevention of Suicide: Admission to Mental Hospital.
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Anxious Depression: Symptoms of Anxiety with Depression.
Somatization Depression:
Somatic Symptoms which are not Associated with any
Medical Conditions.
Signs: Body Ache.
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Bipolar Disorder
Treatment: Neuroleptics with Sedative Effect.
Absence: Sudden Blackout, Absent Minded, Lack of
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History of Emotional or Mental Stress (Closed in a Dark Room)
Signs: Staring at a Point, No Response to Stimuli, Mood
Change, Could not Remember the Incident the Next Day.Hysterical Neurosis / Hysteria / Conversion Disorder
Due to any Stress
Disturbed Sensory or Motor Functions.
Sensations & Motions may either be Increased or Decreased.
Foreign Body Sensations, Disturbed Swallowing, Often Crying.
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Neurasthenia
Symptoms: Fatigue, Dizziness, Muscular Pain,
Dyspepsia, Headache, Irritability, Sleep Disorder.
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Syndrome of Abnormal Sensation in the Body, without
any Medical Pathology.
(Sensation “as if something Bursts, moves, bubbles
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History of use of Cocaine (Smoking)
Maniac Onset
Excitement, Euphoria, Talkativeness, Active.
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Dementia
| Group of Symptoms associated with Loss of Memory.
Types:
Vascular Dementia: Due to Vascular Damage, like
Infarction or Stroke.
Senile Dementia: Due to Age.
Alzehmier’s Disease: Degenerative Brain Disorder,
causing Cell Damage leading to Dementia.
Mechanism: Atrophy of Cerebral Cortex.
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Psychomotor Agitation:
Purposeless Movements, Restlessness.
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Sensory Experiences which are not Real.
It affects all the 5 Senses.
Derealization: Feeling of Unreal Surroundings.
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Glaucoma
Increased Intraocular Pressure, causing Damage to Optic Nerve.
Signs:
Pain, Vision Impairment, Nausea, Vomiting, Dilated Pupils, Pupil
is Unresponsive to Light.
Emergency Aid: Pilocarpine, Diacarb (Acetazolamide), Lytic
Mixture.
Atropine is Contraindicated in Glaucoma, it Massively Increases
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Inflammation of Iris & Ciliary Body
Associated with Bekhterev Disease.
Signs: Iris Discolouration, Pain at Night, Severe Pain in Bright
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History of Working with UV - Radiations.
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Signs: Loss of Eyesight, Hemorrhages.
Treatment: Anti coagulants.
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Intra ocular Bleeding.
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Cloudiness / Opacity of the Eye Lens.
Causes: Age, Radiations.
Signs: Blurred / Dim Vision, Thick Cornea, Decreased
Opacity of Pupils, Vision Acuity is not Correctable.
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