Ear infections, also called otitis media, can become severe and cause distress, particularly in infants and children. Infants are more susceptible to ear infections because their auditory canals are more horizontal compared to older children and...
The tiny holes in your skin, your pores, produce an oil called sebum to keep your skin moisturized. When a pore becomes clogged with oil and bacteria, a pimple erupts. The American Academy of Dermatology does not typically recommend picking,...
Head injuries occur most often in sports that involve body contact, the risk of falling or being struck by a ball. A blow to the head may affect the brain causing a headache, nausea, dizziness, unsteadiness, pressure, blurred vision, loss of...
Brain swelling, also known as cerebral edema, is a potentially life threatening condition. The brain is tightly encased within the skull. The close fit prevents the brain from jostling about during everyday activities. However, if brain swelling...
Herpes simplex virus causes a variety of symptoms and additional complications besides the trademark blisters and ulcers which commonly form. The two types of the virus are herpes simplex one and two. Type one generally affects the oral area...
Epilepsy refers to a disorder of the electrical signals in the brain that lead to seizures. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, epilepsy affects about 300,000 children under the age of 14 in the United States.
Epilepsy, a condition characterized by repeated seizures,, typically first appears in childhood, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. Seizures occur when electrical impulses in the brain behave abnormally, overwhelming the brain with electrical...
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that appears in young children and is usually diagnosed by the time a child is 3. The disease is a brain disorder that causes a lack of muscle control. Most children are born with the condition, although...
A grand mal seizure, also known as a tonic-clonic seizure, is characterized by loss of consciousness and loss of muscle control. Grand mal seizures occur when the brain's electrical activity changes, altering how it effectively communicates,...
Influenza B, also known as the flu, is a contagious viral infection affecting the throat, nose and lungs, says MedlinePlus.
Menactra, also known as the meningococcal vaccine, is a vaccine used to prevent potentially lethal infections such as meningitis (bacterial inflammation of the lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord) and septicemia (bacteria in the blood),...
The University of Connecticut Health Center states that almost everyone experiences atrophy of the brain, also called cerebral atrophy. Atrophy of the brain changes the structuring of the brain, specifically an enlargement of the sulci which are...
Acute confusion means the sudden and severe onset of a disoriented mental state. While people may feel confused because of medications or debilitating illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease, that type of confusion occurs gradually in most cases....
Acanthamoeba is a free-living protozoa that is found in soil and water. It is commonly found in drinking water, sewage, soil, and ventilation systems. It enters the body by inhalation or through the nostrils from swimming. In rare cases, the...
Herpes encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain which is caused by a herpes virus. This infection can be either be primary where the virus infects the brain and spinal cord directly or secondary where the infection travels from somewhere else...
When a child is mentally challenged, delays in normal development are experienced. The level of impairment can be mild, with the child having an IQ between 52 and 69. In more severe cases, the IQ can be as low as 20 to 35, according to the "Merck...
In the early stages, meningitis appears to have similar symptoms to that of the flu, according to KidsHealth. Meningitis is an infection in the brain and spinal chord caused by a bacteria or virus. Bacterial meningitis is a severe condition with...
Food poisoning during pregnancy can be a scary thing. Fortunately, most bouts of food-borne illness are mild and have no lasting effect on mother or baby. If you suspect that you might have eaten contaminated food and that you might have food...
The seasonal flu, or seasonal influenza, is a virus that attacks the respiratory system and causes fever, chills, night sweats, cough, nasal congestion and body aches. Young, healthy individuals are less likely to experience the severe...
The rabies vaccine is an injection given if you had possible exposure to rabies or were bitten a rabid animal such as a racoon, skunk or bat. Rabies is a very serious and lethal infection that can lead to such symptoms as convulsions, muscle...
Sinusitis refers to an inflammation of the air spaces in your skull called sinuses. This inflammation may occur in your sphenoid sinus (the air space located between your eyes). The Mayo Clinic says bacteria, viruses and fungi can cause sinusitis....
Pneumovax, also known as pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent, is a vaccine used to prevent pneumococcal disease caused by the streptococcus pneumonia bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Pneumoccal disease can lead to...
Herpes simplex is a disease that affects the mouth or genital region, according to Medline Plus. Herpes simplex virus 1 begins in childhood, and affects the lips, face and mouth. Herpes simplex 2 is sexually transmitted, and leads to genital...
The combination of headaches and vomiting can incapacitate a person to the point of not being able to work, interact with their family or even perform daily activities. Most of the time there are specific treatment protocols that will alleviate...
The brain and spinal cord are surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, and are enclosed within bony skull and the spinal canal. CSF is made by specialized cells in the lateral and fourth ventricles, or brain chambers, which communicate with the...
Brain swelling, also known as cerebral edema, and intracranial pressure (ICP) can be caused by over 300 conditions and diseases. Just as an ankle or knee will swell with injury or infection, so too will the brain. Brain swelling is a very serious...
Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain that is characterized by repeated and unexpected seizures or convulsions. Seizures occur as a result of abnormally excited electrical signals in the brain. According to the National Institute of Neurological...
Tuberculosis or TB is an infection caused by the bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Although it primarily affects the lungs of an individual, it can spread to other parts of the body also. According to MedlinePlus, a publication of the...
Mumps was once a common and contagious childhood illness. Thanks to the measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine -- introduced in 1967 -- the disease is now quite rare among American children and adults. According to the University of Maryland...
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