Optic nerve

The American Chiropractic Association states that as many as 30 million Americans suffer from lower back pain at some point in their lives. Many of these people live in the Seattle area. Typically, most people with low back pain will make an appointment with their family doctor, which often leads to a prescription of anti-inflammatory drugs. These are known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. These drugs can be helpful short-term, but they also come with a myriad of harmful side…

mainly in the wrists. But people can get it in other areas of the body too, such as the elbows. It is caused by the nerves getting pinched because of repetitive movements that damage the delicate tendons and bones. Since the wrists are fairly small in size, there isn't enough room for the nerves to move freely enough. So some of them get trapped. The constant pressure on the nerves makes the wrists hurt very badly. But the usual treatment that doctors recommend to relieve the pain is surgery.…

splinting and splinting plus local steroid injection in moderate to severe carpal tunnel syndrome; A Randomized control clinical Trial Introduction Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) which defined as “a symptomatic compression neuropathy of the median nerve at the level of the wrist” is considered as the most common disabling neuromascular condition of the upper extremities(1,2). With an incidence rate of 276:100000 per year, it known as the most prevalent entrapment neuropathy, accounting for 90%…

within the face. It occurs when there is a disruption of normal function in the trigeminal nerve, which sends electrical impulses of pain, pressure, temperature, and touch to the brain from the jaw, face, gums, and around the eyes. The disruption is caused by compression or damage to the trigeminal nerve, usually due to contact between the nerves and a nearby blood vessel. This contact places pressure upon the nerve, which leads to malfunction and pain. In most cases, the disorder begins as…

During WWI poisonous gas was used to break through the front lines, this caused people to die, and live the rest of their lives with health problems like blindness, lung problems, mental issues, or heart problems. During WWII Adolf Hitler set jews in gas chambers. Gas chambers were described as rooms that were airtight in which tons of jews were forced into to be murdered. These chambers then released tons of toxins thus suffocating the jews leaving them to die due to the poisonous gas in the…

What is chemical warfare and why should we care about it? Chemical warfare is the use of toxins as a devastating weapon. So devastating that it falls under the WMD’s or weapon(s) of mass destruction. Although chemical weapons aren 't as prolific as during the WW1, they still pose a real threat. The most recent case and point is in Syria when they used chemical weapons on their own civilians after they were told by the OPCW to destroy them (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-34212324). But…

the Chinese based conglomerate, Black Canyon Research, had been escalating rapidly. They had an experimental research facility in Osaka, Japan. They were testing an experimental gas for warfare that was supposedly 25 times more powerful than VX nerve gas, and 200 times more powerful than Sarin gas. Employees had reported that the containment tanks were leaking. The government had shown up and told them to shut down their research and destroy all the gas, but they didn't. They finally hired…

Spondylolisthesis can be treated in various options. However, this could also be a painful process to endure. Most common remedy is over-the-counter medications. Tylenol or NSAIDS can reduce the inflammation around the spinal area or nerve site (Ullrich, 1). (Ullrich, 1). Injections are also another type of treatment options available (Ullrich, 1). Epidural steroid injections are typically the selection frequently administered. These injections consist of Lidocaine and steroids injected into…

Mathematically Modelling Clinical Resolutions of CSF pressure in Type-I Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia Patients. Alexander S. Iacobucci, Andrew A. Hassall, Meagan E. Harrington, Korey V. Scanlin Introduction: Type-I Chiari Malformation is a neurological disorder describing the herniation of the cerebellum past the foramen magnum, occasionally resulting in a condition known as Syringomyelia. This disorder causes cysts, known as syrinxes, to form in the spinal cord and result in severe…

In discussion question 1 I discussed carpal tunnel. Treat carpal tunnel syndrome as early as possible after symptoms start. Take more frequent breaks to rest your hands. Avoid activities that worsen symptoms and applying cold packs to reduce swelling also may help. Other treatment options include wrist splinting, medications and surgery. As you go through your day, keep an eye on how tense your hands are and how much pressure you put on them. If you can back off even a little, your hands and…