The high incidence of stroke and the common occurrence of prodromal signs and symptoms of impending stroke justifies the inclusion of cervical auscultation and an extended history taking in the optometric examination. It is suggested that these procedures should be carried out on diabetic or...
The buildup of plaque caused by high cholesterol can put you at serious risk of having the blood supply to an important part of your brain reduced or cut off. This is what happens when a stroke occurs. A stroke is a medical emergency. It’s important to act fast and seek medical treat...
Hyperstimulation can cause all kinds of erratic nervous system behavior, such as muscle twitching, spasms, and tension, as well as a “trembling” feeling anywhere on or in the body, including parts of the body or the entire body. Moreover, because hyperstimulation can cause an increase in th...
The symptoms of an acuteheart attack, also called amyocardial infarction(MI), can range from telltale chest pain to less obvious indications such as sweating, nausea, fatigue, and/or a sense of impending doom. Heart attacks also can occur without causing any symptoms at all, and these are ...
Feeling "on alert" most of the time Feeling of impending doom Nervousness If you are depressed or have regular symptoms of anxiety, talk to your doctor and get a physical exam. If there is no physical cause for the depression or anxiety, your doctor may talk with you about treatment option...
Primary health care doctors will usually refer people with myeloma to a subspecialist usually called a hematologist or hematologist-oncologist. Occasionally, a surgeon may be needed to be consulted for prophylactic treatment of impending fractures or spinal decompression. ...
Damage to heart muscle due to blockage:When the coronary blood supply is blocked, this results in a heart attack (myocardial infarction). A heart attack commonly causes severepain in the chest, shortness of breath,nausea, sweating, and/or a feeling of impending doom. A heart attack may rapi...
Unstable angina is a potential warning sign of impending heart attack. There may be a transition from stable to unstable and the patient may describe decreasing amounts of exertion needed to bring on the angina symptoms. Over time, a patient with angina may have their symptoms brought on by ...
symptom of a heart attack, heart failure, or an arrhythmia. This rapid or irregular pulse may also be accompanied by weakness, dizziness, or shortness of breath. Seek medical attention immediately – some arrhythmias can lead to stroke, heart failure, or death without prompt medical intervention...
Feeling "on alert" most of the time Feeling of impending doom Nervousness If you are depressed or have regular symptoms of anxiety, talk to your doctor and get a physical exam. If there is no physical cause for the depression or anxiety, your doctor may talk with you about treatment option...