Month: May 2023

Several medical conditions can mimic or contribute to the sensation of a mushy brain. These include hypothyroidism, anemia, sleep apnea, insulin resistance, and early-onset neurodegenerative disorders. Nutrient deficiencies such as low B12, vitamin D, or iron can also impair cognition. You won’t notice an improvement in your symptoms, but you won’t notice a worsening of… Continue reading Brain Melting: Unraveling the Phenomenon of Cognitive Overload

A GP will ask about your symptoms and may arrange some tests to help identify the underlying cause. In total, 585 papers did not meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria and were excluded. By scanning the reference lists of included studies, an additional 4 papers were identified. There are, therefore, no ethical concerns with regard to this study.… Continue reading Alcoholic Neuropathy: A Lesser-Known Yet Dangerous Long-Term Effect of Alcoholism

This activity describes the evaluation and management of alcoholic neuropathy and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this condition. Vitamin and nutrition deficiency is also believed to play an important role in maintaining nerve health. Vitamin B6, B12, B complex in general and folic acid, have known to… Continue reading Alcohol-related peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis