You walk to your fridge, open the door, and look inside. However, you can’t remember what you’re looking for. Does this scenario sound familiar? Everyone forgets things sometimes. But when forgetting and losing the ability to do things you once enjoyed becomes an everyday reality, it’s worth determining whether you’re...
About 69 million American adults over 40 have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction. Vestibular dysfunctions can be caused by trauma to the head, infections, aging, or certain medications. Symptoms include dizziness, vertigo, bouncing vision, and unsteadiness. These symptoms typically last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours,...
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses magnetic fields to improve symptoms of depression by stimulating nerve cells in your brain. Why would someone opt for magnetic fields to stimulate the brain? Here’s why: Antidepressants don’t work for everyone. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) boost serotonin and the production of new brain...
The list of symptoms caused by COVID-19 increases each day. In the beginning, many experts believed the novel coronavirus caused influenza-like symptoms. However, some experts now believe the virus may cause neurological damage as well. So who’s at risk for developing complications? Based on the current understanding of COVID-19, you...
Brain injuries are life-changing events, but there’s good news: Researchers now know that the brain is capable of forming new neural connections at any point in your life, and this doesn’t change after you suffer a brain injury. When damaged, your brain can compensate for the injury and adjust to...
Do you often lose your keys or are more forgetful than you were in the past? Although we all have moments when we misplace small objects or forget what others tell us, if these behaviors occur too often they could be an indication of an underlying condition. Cognitive testing assesses...
It’s estimated that at least half of the adult population experiences headaches at least once a year. A headache can be a sign of stress or emotional distress, or it can be caused by an underlying medical disorder such as hypertension or anxiety. There are two types of headaches: primary...
The nervous system controls and regulates a large number of bodily functions. So when neurological conditions or injuries occur, even switching from walking on tiles to walking on grass can be hard to adjust to. Physical therapy is often used to help recover from bodily injuries such as broken bones...
Did you know that back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world. In fact, up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. If you suffer from this common condition, the MedX system could be the perfect solution for you....
When it comes to how your body functions, there are some things that are under your control, while others are automatic, such as your heart rate or blood pressure. Unfortunately, many health issues are influenced by processes that are seemingly beyond your reach, which is where biofeedback therapy comes in....
If you visit this site often enough you will hear of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). The "mild" part is a cruel misnomer that has very little to do with long term prognosis or the functional severity of the injuries to brain networks. A mild traumatic brain injury can be...
It’s completely normal to feel nervous about your first MRI. It’s a new experience that can seem scary at first, but is completely safe for most people! Knowing what to expect will put your mind at ease. MRI -- magnetic resonance imaging -- is performed so Dr. David Sudderth can...
TMS or transcranial magnetic stimulation is a type of neuromodulation. Sometimes you will see “r” before the TMS which stands for “repetitive.” The stimuli are given in a train of impulses.TMS may be confused with transcranial direct current stimulation which involves the placement of electrodes typically over the forehead. This...
Most of us are a bit cavalier about our nightly repose. We shouldn’t be. For most of us, skipping a few meals would be better especially in terms of safety. Missing sleep on a chronic basis can inflame the brain, cause mood disorders, impair our safety, and set us up...
Numbness in the hand is one of the more frequently encountered symptoms in the medical field. While the brain and spinal cord can be the source of the patient’s numbness, this and similar symptoms will usually arise from the nerve roots or points further toward the hand. Pinched nerves in...
Neck pain can be a significant feature of many headache types. Migraine and tension-type headaches are often accompanied by neck pain. Some of the more serious types of headaches such as subarachnoid hemorrhage and meningitis often involve severe pain in the head and neck area. Although headaches can be associated...
We are all different. Not just our faces and fingerprints but also our brains, immune system, etc. The list goes on and on. So, of course, our illnesses and response to injury is going to be individualized. Hippocrates cautions: It is far more important to know what person the disease...
