Nerve surgery can reduce the number of headache days for people who suffer frequent migraines, a new review finds. The procedure also can decrease the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks, ...

Shortly after being diagnosed with hypothyroidism, Centennial Hills resident April Anderson began experiencing numbness and burning sensations in her hands and feet. “It got to the point where I could ...

Most individuals do show some optic nerve cupping, but those with glaucoma suffer from much more severe cupping because of the disease. Treatment of Optic Nerve Cupping in Glaucoma A standard ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...

A 69-year-old man was transferred to Tufts Medical Center for acute loss of vision in his left eye. Nine days prior to presentation, he underwent coronary artery bypass grafting. The next day after ...

An optic nerve glioma is a type of noncancerous, slow-growing tumor that develops in the glial cells of the optic nerve. They are most common in children. Doctors may refer to this type of tumor as ...

Migraine surgery seeks to relieve nerve compression at trigger sites in the head and neck, researchers explained. This pressure is thought to contribute to headaches. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay ...