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2. Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow - Wikipedia

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   Ulnar neuropathy at the cubital tunnel is diagnosed based on characteristic symptoms and signs. Intermittent or static numbness in the small finger and ulnar half of the ring finger, weakness or atrophy of the first dorsal interosseous, positive Tinel sign over the ulnar nerve proximal to the cubital tunnel, and positive elbow flexion test (elicitation of paresthesia in the small and ring ...

3. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea - Wikipedia

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   With paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea specifically, it is felt while sleeping and causes a person to wake up after about 1 to 2 hours of sleep. [ 3 ] More serious forms of dyspnea can be identified through accompanying findings, such as low blood pressure, decreased respiratory rate, altered mental status, hypoxia, cyanosis, stridor, or unstable ...

4. Paresthesia - Wikipedia

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   Paresthesias of the hands, feet, legs, and arms are common transient symptoms. The briefest electric shock type of paresthesia can be caused by tweaking the ulnar nerve near the elbow; this phenomenon is colloquially known as bumping one's "funny bone". Similar brief shocks can be experienced when any other nerve is tweaked (e.g. a pinched neck ...

5. Sleep paralysis - Wikipedia

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   Sleep paralysis is a state, during waking up or falling asleep, in which a person is conscious but in a complete state of full-body paralysis. [1] [2] During an episode, the person may hallucinate (hear, feel, or see things that are not there), which often results in fear. [1] [3] Episodes generally last no more than a few minutes. [2]

6. Cataplexy - Wikipedia

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   Cataplexy is the first symptom to appear in about 10% of cases of narcolepsy, [2] caused by an autoimmune destruction of hypothalamic neurons that produce the neuropeptide hypocretin (also called orexin), which regulates arousal and has a role in stabilization of the transition between wake and sleep states. [3]

7. Cold hands are common in winter. When are they a sign of a ...

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   Experts say certain red flags can mean a bigger health issue is at play — for example, episodes of cold hands that are frequent, not easily reversible or are new in those ages 30 years and above ...

8. Periodic limb movement disorder - Wikipedia

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   These movements can lead the patient to wake up, and if so, sleep interruption can be the origin of excessive daytime sleepiness. [2] PLMD is characterized by increased periodic limb movements during sleep, which must coexist with a sleep disturbance or other functional impairment, in an explicit cause-effect relationship.

9. Doctors Say This Nighttime Behavior Can Be A Sign Of Dementia

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   While Elhelou says it can be “challenging” to manage sundowning, she recommends creating a calm environment and routine as best you can. “Start by maintaining a consistent daily routine to ...