For some people, closing their eyes in the shower and washing their hair isn't a big deal, while others get dizzy and have to grab the wall. The sensory system works using visual signals, sensory nerves and the inner ear to balance the body. If...
Chest pains are often perceived by both children and adults as pain related to the heart. However, this is rarely true. Chest pains can arise from many different causes, particularly in the course of exercise. But when chest pains are accompanied...
Peripheral vertigo is a feeling of dizziness, or a sensation that the room is spinning, as a result of anomalies in the inner ear or in the vestibular nerve which controls balance. "Acute" refers to a condition with sudden onset, as...
Persantine is the brand name of dipyridamole, a prescription medication administered as a pill, capsule or through injection. It is used to help prevent the possibility of having a stroke by stopping the formation of blood clots. It may be used...
A mini stroke, known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), occurs when "blood supply to part of the brain is briefly interrupted. Symptoms last only 1 hour to 24 hours," according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes....
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain becomes clogged or begins to leak, according to Cedar-Sinai Medical Center. Without sufficient blood supply, nerve cells in the brain become damaged and unable to carry out body...
A stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is interrupted or greatly reduced. This depletion of blood to the brain deprives the tissue of essential oxygen and nutrients. Without a constant flow of oxygen-rich blood, the brain cells will...
A stroke is caused by a disruption of blood flow to the brain, which blocks oxygen supply and results in brain cell death. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), two types of strokes exist: ischemic stroke (caused by a blocked blood...
A stroke happens when the brain receives an inadequate amount of blood flow, usually due to a blocked or burst blood vessel. The signs of a stroke depend on the location in the brain where the damage occurred; but a stroke develops suddenly,...
Sudden dizziness attacks are among the identifying factors of Meniere's disease. These bouts may occur frequently or only once per year, depending on environmental and other conditions. The severity of Meniere's vertigo attacks can range from...
Dizziness is a feeling of imbalance that may come on suddenly. There are many causes of dizziness in the elderly. A change in vision or an eye disease such as macular degeneration can confuse the visual system and cause a loss of balance. Other...
Diabetes patients have an increased risk of having a stroke, according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Abnormal blood glucose, blood pressure and blood cholesterol make it more likely for a stroke to occur. If a diabetes...
In 2004, a collaborative group of physicians and researchers retrospectively evaluated flu-related hospitalizations between 1979 and 2001. Their findings, published in the Sept. 14, 2004 issue of the "Journal of the American Medical Association,"...
The flu is a respiratory illness that is caused by a virus known as the influenza virus. The flu isn't the same viral illness as a cold, but they share some of the same symptoms. Colds are less likely to cause serious complications, especially for...
A mini-stroke, also known a transient ischemic attack or TIA, occurs when a clot or small piece of plaque interrupts the blood flow in the brain. Although the symptoms of a TIA, are less severe than a major stroke, and not likely to cause...
Madopar is the brand name of the generically named medicines levodopa and benserazide hydrochloride, according to Netdoctor. It is available in many countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia, but not the United States. Madopar tablets...
Found in the neck, the carotid arteries supply oxygen rich blood to the brain. The arteries lie on each side of the jaw and run down the side of the neck. Some individuals experience a narrowing of these arteries because of plaque buildup. Also, a...
Many people enjoy swimming because of the competition, cardio benefits and pure enjoyment of being in the water. Unfortunately, many swimmers experience sudden vertigo and feelings of nausea in mid-crawl. It's not uncommon, but it can be...
Dizziness can be caused by problems with your eyes, ears, nerves, joints and muscles; making you feel unsteady or faint. It's not usually a serious problem, but it can indicate a vitamin deficiency. Increasing your intake of these vitamins and...
H1N1 is a form of influenza that contains genetic material from human, swine and avian flu viruses, per the Mayo Clinic. It made its first appearance in April 2009 and was considered a global pandemic by June 2009. H1N1 is similar to the seasonal...
Stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is reduced or absent. Damage to the brain occurs because the brain cells receive little to no oxygen. Approximately 795,000 Americans have strokes each year, and about 25 percent die from them,...
According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the third leading cause of death, behind cancer and heart disease, in the United States. When a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain becomes blocked or ruptures, a...
Stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is reduced or absent. Damage to the brain occurs because the brain cells receive little to no oxygen. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 795,000 Americans...
Swine flu has been around for a long time, but a new strain, officially called swine influenza A (H1N1), is a contagious influenza virus that was first recognized in the spring of 2009, according to the Mayo Clinic. This novel form of flu virus...
H1N1 is a highly contagious flu virus that was first detected in the United States in April of 2009, according to Flu.gov. The composition of this novel form of influenza is unique in that it contains bits of genes from flu viruses that normally...
If you or a family member is dealing with severe cold or flu like symptoms, you may be concerned about the swine flu. The swine flu got its name because the condition was first similar to a virus that occurred in pigs. While most people with the...
Swine flu, or H1N1, is a form of respiratory infection caused by a combination of human, swine and avian influenza viruses. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms resemble the seasonal flu, but this strain is easily transmitted form person to...
In April of 2009, the first case of swine flu, also known as H1N1, was found in a human being in the United States, according to Flu.gov. This form of the influenza virus contained gene segments of a type of flu found in pigs. The virus altered...
Waiting for your missed period before taking a pregnancy test can be hard. If you're especially intuitive, you can use some of the immediate signs that you're pregnant that appear before your missed period to give you some clues as to whether...
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease where the myelin sheaths, the coverings for the nerves around the central nervous system, become infected. In this video, learn more about MS, its effects on people, and how it may be treated.
