Some ex-smokers opt for cosmetic procedures to improve their damaged skin. Laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels can remove outer skin layers where damage is most obvious. Some doctors recommend that patient
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) superficially resemble epileptic seizures, but are not associated with ictal electrical discharges in the brain. PNES are episodes of paroxysmal impairment of self-control, which represent an experiential or behavioural response to distress. The most effective ...
At 18, Katie Stubblefield lost her face. At 21, she became the youngest person in the U.S. to undergo the still experimental surgery. Follow her incredible story.
Sleepwalking has been linked to seizures, REM sleep disorders and organic brain disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. If your child is sleepwalking, he or she will probably either grow out of it or can be helped by a regular sleep schedule and some stress reduction. If you're an ...
The patient usually requires the respiratory assistance of a ventilator and is often also administered with other medications to stop seizures, lower blood pressure, and keep the heart beating regularly. The moment the sedatives are withdrawn, the brain activity gradually reverts to normal, and th...
to the fever, this can be accompanied by the baby refusal to eat. Swelling on the head can also be visible due to blockage of fluids within the skull caused by inflammation. The baby will also be inactive, have a stiff body and will cry constantly. It can sometimes lead to Seizures. ...
People who have high ketones are better able to control their seizures. The diet is strict and is often begun in a hospital setting. It has proven successful with some children who do not respond well to medication. It also may be used in conjunction with anti-seizure medication in some ...
Lupus can cause inflammation in the brain resulting in headaches, memory loss, strokes, or seizures If Lupus impacts the lungs, the patient can catch pneumonia In the heart, lupus can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease or result in a heart attack Even in well-managed cases, there is...
HHS is a life-threatening condition that can cause seizures and organ failure. If it's not treated in time, HHS can induce coma and be fatal. HHS causes One of the most common causes of HHS is poorly controlled type 2 diabetes — if you take your medication as recommended and keep your...
This article describes Ana Gabriela do Prado Paschoal's struggles. She contracted the Zika virus while pregnant with her now three month old daughter Maria. Maria now suffers from brain lesions, stiff muscles, and brain damage. With the help of scans, imaging, and autopsies doctors learned that...