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Focal seizures are a type of seizure commonly experienced by people with epilepsy. Although people who have a brain infection or tumor, or have had an injury or stroke, can experience these, too. A seizure happens if there is a surge of electrical activity in the brain due to nerves firing out sudden and excessive
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Treatment Options For Hemifacial Spasms
Hemifacial spasms are a condition marked by the involuntary twitching of facial muscles. The word “hemifacial” means that this condition affects one side of the face. In some cases, these twitches leave patients unable to control their facial expressions. Hemifacial spasms may come and go, or they can occur constantly. There are several causes behind
Read MoreWhat Treatment Options Are Available for an Epileptic Seizure?
Approximately three million adults and almost a half-million children in the United States have an active form of epilepsy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Epilepsy is a chronic central nervous system disorder which is most notably characterized by seizures of various kinds and severities. If you have been diagnosed with
Read MoreWhat is the Best Treatment for Short Term Memory Loss?
Short-term memory loss is when you forget things that have happened recently, such as an event or something you did, saw, or heard. It can be caused by a number of factors, including a nutritional deficiency, sleep deprivation, depression, side effects of some medications, or dementia. If you are suffering from short-term memory loss, it
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According to the influential English philosopher John Locke in his memory theory, a person’s identity critically hinges on what they remember, and therefore, if their memory starts to disappear, so does their identity. Memory loss can affect even the mundane things that you do every day, but it can also go beyond simply forgetting your
Read MoreSigns, Symptoms, and Complications of MS
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord. The disease is progressive in nature and can cause a vast range of potentially debilitating symptoms. In MS, the immune system attacks the myelin sheath, which surrounds and protects the nerve fibers. This can damage and scar the sheath as
Read MoreSevere Headache Treatment Options
Did you know that there are 150 types of headaches? Headaches occur for a number of different reasons. Factors such as stress, illness, injury, poor sleep, exercise, dehydration, exposure to chemicals, and certain medications, can all contribute to a severe headache. Sometimes, a headache may also have no clear cause, or it could be a
Read MoreWhat to Expect in an MRI Scan of the Head and Brain
An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a safe and painless scan that is performed on part of your body to produce a collection of detailed images of the structures and tissues for your doctor’s evaluation. The key benefit of having scans such as an MRI is that your physician can assess a given area without
Read MoreTreatment Options for Blepharospasm
Do you experience uncontrolled eye blinking? While it may not be life-threatening, blepharospasm can certainly be a bothersome issue. Fortunately, this neurological condition is manageable with the insight and skill of an experienced neurologist. What Is Blepharospasm? Blepharospasm is a fairly rare neurological condition that affects about 20,000 Americans — the majority of which are
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