Managing neurological health involves identifying seizure types, treating structural spinal pathologies, and maintaining neurotransmitter balance for nerve clarity.
Epileptic seizures have three phases. The preictal phase is the time leading up to the seizure. The ictal phase is the seizure itself. The postictal phase is the period after the seizure. The postictal phase may last from seconds to days, depending on the type of seizure.
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A migraine headache is often felt as a throbbing and pulsating pain on an area of the head that may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting or sensitivity to light and sound, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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Involuntary processes in your body such as heart rate and blood pressure are controlled by a segment of your nervous system called the autonomic nervous system. One part of the autonomic system, called the sympathetic nervous system, controls your basic “fight-or-flight” responses.
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Most people don't think much about their feet until they hurt or give you trouble. Burning and tingling in the feet usually signals nerve irritation that may be due to injury, infection or other medical disorders.
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Lewy body dementia, or LBD, is a common cause of dementia. According to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 1.3 million Americans have LBD. Like Alzheimer disease, LBD causes intellectual and physical deterioration due to progressive damage of brain cells.
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A stroke occurs when the blood supply is cut off from all or part of your brain. This can occur as a result of a bursting blood vessel in your brain or a blood clot or other mass in your circulatory that cuts off the blood supply to your brain.
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The many common causes of temple headaches range from tension-type headaches to migraines, and even dental problems. Headache pain at the temples can also occur after a concussion. Other serious causes, such as meningitis and tumors, can produce temple headaches, but they tend to produce other symptoms as well.
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Some but not all studies have reported that certain dairy products can trigger headaches or migraines.
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Spinal stenosis results when the bony canal through which the spinal cord courses becomes narrowed and compresses the spinal cord. Although spinal stenosis most commonly occurs in the neck and lower back regions, it uncommonly involves the thoracic spine in the upper and middle back.
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Urinary tract infections are the second most common type of infection, according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, accounting for roughly 8.3 million doctor visits every year. They develop when bacteria clings to your urethra -- the tube that carries urine out of your body.
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Cerebral palsy describes a neurological disorder in which damage to the brain affects the ability to control muscles and coordinate movement. Most cases of cerebral palsy are classified as congenital, meaning present at birth, caused by brain damage sustained during fetal development or delivery.
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Millions of people suffer from headaches. There are many types including, migraine, cluster, and tension or stress headaches. Most can be treated and controlled, but some headaches are caused by more serious problems like brain tumors.
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That uncomfortable swollen sensation in your abdomen known as bloating is one of the most common symptoms of intestinal gas, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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Melatonin is promoted as a fast and natural sleep aid, with fewer side effects than traditional prescription sleep medications. Its natural quality is part of what makes it so appealing; however, it may not be appropriate for everyone.
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High cholesterol itself usually does not cause any symptoms, including headaches or dizziness. But elevated levels of cholesterol can indirectly produce symptoms, especially the so-called bad cholesterol known as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).
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Headaches begin due to various causes. Some individuals experience a headache every once in awhile, while others suffer from frequent, sometimes daily, painful headaches. The frequency of recurring headaches may be reduced if sufferers can target the specific causes of their headaches.
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The femoral nerve is one of the largest nerves in the leg. The nerve and its branches supply sensation to the upper thigh and control the quadriceps muscle, which is responsible for straightening the knee. Femoral nerve pinching, or impingement, can cause various symptoms.
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Finger numbness can significantly affect your ability to perform daily tasks. Normal sensation allows you to type without looking at your fingers, and prevents you from burning yourself or touching a sharp object.
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"The Merck Manual Home Health Handbook" describes iron deficiency as one of the most frequent mineral deficiencies in the world. It leads to anemia, a condition that develops when your body does not produce enough healthy red blood cells to supply your organs adequately with oxygen.
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Multiple sclerosis is a progressive neurological disease caused by damage to neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The damage occurs to the outer layer of the neurons, which is called the myelin sheath.
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