neurology

What is dysgraphia? Dysgraphia is a learning disorder. Some of the symptoms of dysgraphia include spelling words wrong, frequent erasing, inconsistent handwriting and others. Dysgraphia is a learning disorder. The problem is present from birth, but parents often notice learning and writing issues in the child when they start attending school. In adults, what causes …

Causes of a headache behind the eyes A headache behind the eyes is an uncomfortable sensation that is felt around or on the back of the eye, which may or may not be a throbbing ache. Causes of pain behind the eyes include headaches, brain aneurysm, eye conditions, Grave's disease, poor posture and other conditions. A headache behind the eyes …

An illustration of the brain, spinal cord, and nerve cells that are affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). There are four types of MS.Source: MedicineNet Multiple sclerosis (MS) facts Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that causes demyelination (disruption of the myelin that insulates and protects nerve cells) of spinal nerve and brain cells. Although the exact cause is unknown, it's …

What is Sesquient, and how does it work? Generic drug: fosphenytoin sodium Brand name: Sesquient Sesquient (fosphenytoin sodium) is an anticonvulsant used to treat generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus in adult patients and to prevent and treat seizures occurring during neurosurgery in adult patients and for short-term substitution for oral phenytoin in patients 2 years of age and older. What are …

What is SIADH? SIADH is a syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. Things that cause SIADH include infections, asthma, brain inflammation, certain medications, hereditary factors and other factors. SIADH is the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. It is a rare condition in which the body makes too much antidiuretic hormone (ADH), resulting in water retention in the body and …

A view from the top of an escaltor warps, giving a feeling of vertigo.Source: Getty Images What is vertigo? Vertigo is the sense of the world spinning, rotating, or rocking that is experienced even when a person is holding perfectly still. Some patients use the term vertigo interchangeably with dizziness to describe a variety of symptoms, ranging from balance disorders …

Which is more serious: encephalitis or meningitis?  Meningitis is an infection of the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Encephalitis is brain inflammation. Meningitis and encephalitis are both medical emergencies that require immediate treatment. Meningitis and encephalitis are medical emergencies that require immediate treatment. Meningitis is an infection of the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Encephalitis …

What is a seizure? Share Your Story A seizure is single occurrence of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, usually for short time span. A seizure disorder is a medical condition characterized by episodes of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, thus producing symptoms that include two or more seizures. A seizure and a seizure disorder are not the same. …

What is vertigo? Most episodes of vertigo resolve without medical intervention. Treatment options may depend on your symptoms, diagnosis, and underlying conditions. These treatments may include balance therapy, or medications such as Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) or Antivert (meclizine). Most people have experienced vertigo or something close to it. It is important to know what vertigo is and how to identify the …

A lumbar puncture (LP) or spinal tap involves inserting a hollow needle near the spinal cord to collect a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and diagnose meningitis, hemorrhage, multiple sclerosis, and tumors. A lumbar puncture (LP) is also called a spinal tap. It involves the insertion of a hollow needle into the space (called subarachnoid space) around the spinal …