Risk factors for falls and fall-related injuries in older adults with signs and symptoms of vestibular dysfunction.. Older adults with VD displayed fall rates 33% greater than community-dwelling. Recurrent falls accounted for most of the increase. Risk factors for falls and injuries included mixed...
the unpleasant sensation of spinning. Meniere’s disease can also cause a slew of other uncomfortable symptoms such as ringing in your ear, hearing loss, and pressure in the ear. Usually, only one ear is affected. As a result of Meniere’s disease, you may not be...
What Happens When You Have Stroke Symptoms? Your brain needs oxygen to work properly, and your arteries bring oxygen-rich blood to your brain. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain gets blocked or a blood vessel bursts. Then part of your brain can’t get the oxygen it needs, an...
If the testosterone level falls too low or if the individual has the signs and symptoms of low testosterone levels described above, testosterone therapy can be considered. However, once testosterone therapy is initiated, testosterone levels should be closely monitored to make sure that the ...
Fluid volume depletion can manifest in a variety of symptoms and signs. General symptoms include thirst, headache, lack of energy, weakness, postural dizziness, and fatigue. Physically an individual may have dry skin, dry mucus membranes, and reduced tears. Dehydrated and hypovolemic patients often...
Signs and symptoms of osteoporosis are either absent or are so subtle that they go unnoticed. However, there are known risk factors that increase your chance of developing this ‘silent disease’. If your doctor suspects that you might have osteoporosis, they will request a bone density scan to...
after a concussion. For the first 2 days after your injury, you should take plenty of time to relax and avoid anything too straining on your brain such as heavy loads of work, loud noises, and bright lights. You can gradually increase physical and mental activities as your symptoms improve...
Bursitis is inflammation of abursa, a small sac that functions to reduce friction between bone and soft tissue. There are 160bursaein the body with the largest mainly near the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow tendons. Signs and symptoms of bursitis are directly related to the degree of inflamm...
Vitamin D is considered a nutrient of public health concern, meaning that a staggering number of people don't get enough of this vitamin in their diet. If you think your diet may be low in vitamin D, learn about the signs and symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency and how you can easily ...
Child abuse can take many forms and can be hard to recognize. In this article, reviewed by a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), learn the signs and symptoms of various types of abuse, how to recognize these signs, and what you can do to ...