In a vasovagal episode, the vagus nerve (one of the nerves that helps control basic body functions like heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure) is overly stimulated and can cause the heart rate to slow and b
The article discusses research on brain abnormalities linked to symptoms of fibromyalgia. It references a study published in the November issue of the "Journal of Nuclear Medicine." The findings allegedly have disputed that pain from the condition stems from psychological or psychiatric symptoms. An ...
Stroke can be effectively treated by clot busting injection within 4.5 hours of onset. The longer the blood flow is interrupted the greater the damage to brain. Immediate treatment can prevent permanent disability and save life. Time is brain. One in 4 persons has life time risk of stroke in...
When the cause of laryngitis is not infectious, cough may be a significant symptom along with the hoarseness. There also can be a fullness felt in the throat. The patient also may complain of difficulty swallowing and have shortness of breath. Rarely, the patient can cough up blood-tinged ...
Subdural bleed.If blood leaks between your dura mater and the thin layer beneath it, called the arachnoid mater, you have this type of brain hemorrhage. There are three main kinds of subdural bleeds: Acute: This type develops quickly and is linked to a death rate that ranges from about 37...
Cerebral edema, swelling of part or all of the brain, caused by the presence of excess fluid within either the cells or the extracellular tissues of the brain. Cerebral edema typically occurs as a complication of injury, infection, or disease, and sympto
Stroke, sudden impairment of brain function resulting from a substantial reduction in blood flow to some part of the brain or from intracranial bleeding. The consequences of stroke may include transient or lasting paralysis, difficulties in speaking or e
According to a November 2020 study, neurological symptoms of COVID-19 are multi-factorial, possibly resulting from things such as lack of oxygen, inflammation, disrupted blood flow, increased blood clot risk and direct infection to nerve tissue by the virus. Research is ongoing. Next:No symptoms...
The ankle and foot area can appear pale and can be a symptom of a blood clot or DVT in the leg. The foot will appear pale in comparison to the unaffected leg. Decreased blood flow that causes foot pallor also makes the foot feel cooler to the touch. Left untreated, a bluish discolorat...
Over several weeks, anxious arousal (panic) and anxious apprehension (worry) decreased with virtual nature exposure. Participants identifying as women, past VR users, experienced with the outdoors, and engaged with the beauty in nature benefited particularly strongly from virtual nature. Virtual nature...