Brain and Nervous System
A healthy brain and nervous system regulate your body functions so you can have full command over your senses, muscles, and intelligence. Despite the amazing capacities of the human brain and nerves, they are vulnerable to damage just like every other part of our bodies.
Strokes, concussions, Alzheimers and many other brain problems affect about 50 million Americans. The multitude of brain injuries and illnesses strike different people based on the risk factors of their genetics, age and lifestyle. The severity of impairment and the availability of treatment vary widely.
Knowledge of brain and nerve health has advanced rapidly in recent decades. Many new treatments and medicines are available to treat various disorders. Still, the best thing for your brain is to keep it physically and mentally active while eating nutritious food and getting plenty of social interaction.
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A child with syncope, or fainting spells, may complain of dizziness or nausea prior to the event. Some people describe changes in vision (tunnel vision) or changes in hearing prior to fainting. Occasionally, sudden changes in heart rate may be sensed.... Full Answer
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- Q How is thoracic outlet syndrome diagnosed?
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One of the most important things to know about thoracic outlet syndrome is that it's very difficult to diagnose, since its symptoms are commonly mistaken for other conditions. During the exam, your doctor will look for any signs of nerve or blood vessel... Full Answer
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- Q What is meralgia paresthetica?
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Meralgia paresthetica (Greek for "painful tingling of the thigh") is a condition in which patients experience pain, tingling, burning sensations or numbness in an oval area over the front and side of the thigh; it does not result in weakness or... Full Answer
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- Q How are febrile seizures diagnosed and treated?
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Febrile seizures are common and usually benign. They occur between 3 months and 5 years of age and are associated with fever. The majority of children with febrile seizures have rectal temperatures greater than 102 degrees F. Most febrile... Full Answer
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- Q What can increase a child's risk to recurrent febrile seizures?
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There are a few factors that appear to boost a child's risk of having recurrent febrile seizures. These include young age (less than 15 months) during the first seizure, frequent fevers, and immediate family members with a history of febrile seizures. If... Full Answer
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- Q What are the symptoms of a febrile seizure?
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Febrile seizures may have some or all of the following signs: Sudden rise in body temperature Change in consciousness Rhythmic jerking of the head and limbs Loss of bladder or bowel control Confusion Drowsiness Crying out Becoming rigid... Full Answer
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- Q What are the types of thoracic outlet syndrome?
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There are two types: neurogenic and non-neurogenic. Full Answer
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- Q What can make a person pass out while on the toilet?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyAlthough passing out on the toilet is very embarrassing, it's not rare. In this video, Dr. Oz explains why it happens. Full Answer
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- Q What is the prognosis for Reye’s syndrome?
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Recovery from Reye's syndrome (RS) is directly related to the severity of the swelling of the brain. Some people recover completely, while others may sustain varying degrees of brain damage. Those cases in which the disorder progresses rapidly and... Full Answer
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- Q How does an active social life benefit the brain?
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Dr. Cynthia R. Green, PsychologyResearch has shown that higher levels of social engagement are associated with reduced risk for memory loss. Also, being with others gives us a great "skills" workout, as you really can't be social without staying focused, thinking fast and... Full Answer
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