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.

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 ...

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 ...

Thigh pain can be caused by muscle strains, joint issues, or nerve problems. Blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis, can lead to thigh pain. Thigh pain can also be a sign of infection or cancer.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Animals that dwell at high altitudes have adapted to cope with low oxygen levels, a condition that damages a vital part of nerve cells ...

Wainua (eplontersen) is a prescription injection used in adults with nerve problems due to hereditary amyloid transthyretin-mediated (hATTR) amyloidosis. It’s a brand-name drug not currently available ...

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 ...