Your hands and feet contain thousands of delicate nerve fibers that carry crucial messages between your brain and the rest of your body. When these nerves become damaged, they often send warning ...

Dear Doctors: I’m having radial nerve problems whenever I use my triceps, like pushing the lawn mower, opening doors or pushing up from the recliner. It’s making my thumb and pointer finger very weak.

Small cranial nerve tumors that can cause hearing loss, vertigo and ringing in the ears are often watched rather than treated, but a new study is set to change how the tumors, called vestibular ...

While often considered the go-to imaging tool, a standard MRI scan offers an incredibly detailed view of soft tissues, including the spine, discs and surrounding nerves. It is exceptionally effective ...

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause symptoms of anemia, nerve problems, and sensory changes that often resemble other conditions, making diagnosis difficult. Most cases are due to low dietary intake or ...

David Gaist, a neurologist at Denmark's Odense University Hospital, first noticed that seven patients who were taking statins in the mid-1990s developed nerve damage for which there was no other ...

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) might cause the jaw to press on nerves that affect eye movement and contribute to vision issues, such as astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. TMD ...

As with other drugs, oxaliplatin can cause side effects, such as nerve problems and vomiting. If side effects of oxaliplatin become difficult to tolerate, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Glaucoma is often called a “silent thief” of sight because it can slowly damage the eyes without causing clear early symptoms ...

Have you ever experienced that annoying tingling sensation in your hands or feet? Or maybe you’ve found yourself struggling to remember where you left your keys or even a simple word that’s suddenly ...