One recent study showed that the pupils of male subjects dilated when they viewed images of women they found sexually attractive, whereas the pupils of female subjects typically dilated in response to images of attractive men and women alike. The study authors concluded the reason for this is unc...
Morphine is one of the highly addictive prescription pain relievers. It is a strong CNS (central nervous sysyem) depressant that can result in life-threatening difficulties if misused. Some signs of morphine abuse are dilated pupils, drowsiness, nausea, slowed breathing, dizziness, itching, and imp...
After 14 hours he developed polyuria, dilated fixed-pupils and Cushing reflex. The cause was believed to be a global anoxic brain oedema. Coma, apnoea and absent brain stem reflexes suggested brain death. Results. Angiography with contrast injected into the aortic arch showed preserved circulation ...
Dilated eye exam:The application of eye drops specially designed to dilate pupils, so doctors can examine the back of your eyes. Visual field test:This measures how far your eyes see in any direction without moving and how sensitive your vision is in different parts of the visual field....
Pupil size and reactivity to light can provide clues to the status of the nervous system. Bilateral dilated pupils that do not contract when a light is placed on one of them indicate death or severe damage to the nervous system. Small pupils that do react to light are seen in narcotic ...
The fight or flight response triggers the release of stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline, which cause various physical signs, including a racing heart, high blood pressure, dilated pupils, muscle tension, and a numbed response to pain.
Heat exhaustion signs and symptoms can include heavy perspiration; nausea; lightheadedness; severe thirst; dilated pupils; and red or pale, cool skin. Images of Heat Exhaustion, First Aid (1) Heat Exhaustion, First Aid Heat exhaustion is a moderate form of heat illness. Heat illness occurs wh...
compromising the vision. In addition to taking a medical and ocularhistory and visual acuity test, the ophthalmologist will check eye movements and pupillary responses, measure the pressure inside the eyes, and examine the both front and back of the eyes after the pupils have been dilated with ...
a growing brain tumor can lead to pressure on other areas of the brain. As brain tissue is physically squeezed, it can lose function or be pushed down toward or into the upper spinal cord. Herniation can cause dilated pupils, rapid breathing, an irregular heartbeat, and may cause death ver...
Depression Mood swings Agitation Out-of-place excitement Decreased anxiety Slurred speech Delusions Hallucinations Dependence on the drug, signified by withdrawal symptoms when going without it Impaired judgment Confusion Slowed brain function Tolerance Difficulty urinating Dilated pupils Visual problems Slow bre...