Paucibacillary Leprosy
Paucibacillary leprosy (PB leprosy) is a clinically and microbiologically distinct form of Hansen’s disease characterized by a limited number of skin lesions and low bacterial…
Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic pain is a complex, chronic pain condition caused by damage or dysfunction of the nervous system. Unlike nociceptive pain, which results from tissue injury…
Neurogenic Bladder
Neurogenic bladder is a medical condition resulting from nerve damage that disrupts bladder function, leading to urinary retention, incontinence, and frequent infections. The condition can…
Muscle Spasticity of Spinal Origin
Muscle spasticity of spinal origin is a neurological condition caused by damage to the spinal cord, leading to involuntary muscle stiffness, hypertonia, and exaggerated reflexes.…
Multibacillary Leprosy
Multibacillary (MB) leprosy is a severe form of Hansen’s disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, a slow-growing bacterium that primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, and…
Leprosy: Causes, Symptoms
Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, upper…
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a prevalent complication among individuals with diabetes, characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves. This condition often manifests in conjunction…
chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare, acquired disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system. It primarily involves the demyelination of nerves, leading to…