Acupuncture Helped Stop Uncontrolled Arm Movements in One Patient
A patient with uncontrolled shaking movements in their right arm caused by high blood sugar received acupuncture treatment combined with careful blood sugar …
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How Laughing Gas Abuse Can Damage Your Spine and Nerves
This case study describes a 35-year-old man who suffered serious nerve damage in his spinal cord after abusing nitrous oxide (laughing gas) recreationally over …
Read MoreParty Drug Nitrous Oxide Can Damage Nerves and Cause Numbness
A 24-year-old man went to the hospital with leg numbness and walking problems after a car accident. Doctors initially thought the accident caused his symptoms, …
Read MoreRare Nerve Damage From B12 Deficiency Causes Unusual Arm and Leg Movements
A 34-year-old man experienced strange, involuntary movements in his hands and feet along with chest pain and weakness. Doctors discovered he had severe vitamin …
Read MoreWhy Stomach Problems Can Cause Nerve Damage: A Hidden Health Connection
A woman in her 60s went to the hospital with numbness and weakness in her legs, but doctors initially missed the real cause. She had tried to treat a stomach …
Read MoreTeen's Confusion Linked to Gut Inflammation Disease
A 14-year-old boy experienced confusion and hallucinations that turned out to be caused by ulcerative colitis, a disease that inflames the intestines. Doctors …
Read MoreHow Mercury Poisoning Can Damage Your Nerves and Brain
A 60-year-old man who worked at a waste management facility developed serious nerve and brain problems after being exposed to mercury. He experienced shaking, …
Read MoreBlood Clots in the Brain: Why Nutrition Matters More Than We Thought
Researchers in India studied 80 patients who developed blood clots in the veins around their brains—a rare but serious condition. They discovered that vitamin …
Read MoreExtreme Fasting Can Damage Your Brain: What You Need to Know
A 36-year-old man experienced serious brain problems after fasting on water only for 40 days straight. He developed a rare condition called Wernicke's …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery May Rarely Cause Nerve Problems Called GBS
Researchers looked at cases where people developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after weight loss surgery. GBS is a rare condition where the body's immune …
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