Epileptic seizures happen when brain cells become too excitable and start firing out of control. This sometimes starts in just a small region--most often one of the temporal lobes, at the side of the head--and then spreads. With epilepsy, one form of biofeedback training aims to let people...
Note: Consuming more than 1.5 g of sodium can cause hypernatremia. This condition occurs when the sodium content is almost the same as the water level in the body. It causes neurons to shrink and may cause seizures and brain damage. Toothbrush 3. Using a Toothbrush Have you ever experience...
Why do seizures happen? A seizure occurs when one or more parts of thebrain has a burst of abnormal electrical signals that interrupt normal brain signals. Anything that interrupts the normal connections between nerve cells in the brain can cause a seizure. ...
If passing out occurs during tantrums, your child’s healthcare provider may examine your toddler to see if the fainting spells may be due to something like seizures. The provider may also offer recommendations on effective discipline or suggest a parent support group that you may attend for gui...
To prevent migraines, your doctor may consider these types of prescription drugs. Anticonvulsants. These are medicines that prevent or reduce seizures. Your doctor may recommend topiramate (Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR) or valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote) to prevent headaches. Anti...
Diabetic shock is a term sometimes used to describe the condition that occurs when your blood sugar drops very low (below 60 milligrams per deciliter). Because your cells need blood sugar to function properly, diabetic shock can cause severe symptoms, such as seizures, extreme weakness, confusion...
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Sweating is important -- it's a way for your body to regulate its temperature. When your body can't get rid of excess warmth, such as on a hot summer day or after exercise, it overheats. This can lead to febrile seizures (seizures brought on by fever or overheating) and even death...
gluten also can cause seizures in some people due to its inflammatory nature. Researchers say eating too much gluten-containing foods can make seizures happen more often. Because gluten is rich in glutamate and aspartate, these two amino acids stimulate the electrical activity of the brain, which...