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The most common cause of SIADH symptoms is hyponatremia (low sodium level), which can result in confusion, loss of appetite, disorientation, and more signs. A low sodium level (hyponatremia) is the most common cause of symptoms associated with the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). If hyponatremia develops gradually, it does not cause …

What is Ponvory (ponesimod), and what is it used for? Brand name: Ponvory Generic: ponesimod Ponvory (ponesimod) is a prescription medicine that is used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. It is not known if Ponvory is safe and effective in children. What are the …

Head injury or a ruptured brain aneurysm is the most common cause of a subarachnoid hemorrhage Head injury is the most common cause of a subarachnoid hemorrhage. In people without head trauma, however, a subarachnoid hemorrhage is usually caused by ruptured brain aneurysm. A brain aneurysm occurs when there is abnormal bulging or ballooning of a blood vessel that can …

Syringomyelia is mainly treated with surgery that focuses on restoring the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or draining fluid from the syrinx Syringomyelia is mainly treated with surgery since there is no known medical treatment for this condition. However, medications may be prescribed to manage symptoms such as pain or stiffness.  Treatment largely depends on the severity of syringomyelia …

An EEG is a test used to detect abnormalities in brain waves or the electrical activity of your brain. An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test in which doctors place special electrodes over the scalp to measure electrical activity in your brain and record brain wave patterns. These waves arise out of voltage fluctuations in the cell membranes of the cortical …

Thunderclap headache is an extremely painful headache that begins suddenly and peaks with intensity within seconds. These headaches can last for at least 5 minutes. Thunderclap headache (TCH) is a term introduced to describe the apoplectic onset of a headache that begins suddenly, without warning and peaks with severe intensity within seconds. A person often describes this headache as “the …

There is no specific test for diagnosing multiple sclerosis. Instead, a complete neurological exam and medical history assessment are needed to diagnose MS. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). MS disrupts the transmission of information within the brain and between the brain and body. It can cause …

Cerebellar disorders may result in symptoms such as incoordination, clumsiness and tremors in limbs, posture and gait. Cerebellar diseases cause incoordination, clumsiness and tremors because the cerebellum is responsible for smoothing out and refining voluntary movements. The cerebellum is the region of the brain responsible for controlling stance, gait and balance, as well as the coordination of complex and goal-directed …

After seeking medical treatment for a concussion, you should continue to rest, stay hydrated, eat at regular times and avoid any activities that may result in another head injury. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head or violent shaking of the head and body. While most head injuries are common and do …

The exact triggers of dystonia are not entirely known. However, researchers believe it can develop from genetic mutations, as a side effect of medications or as a symptom of another disease. Dystonia may be inherited as in cases of several syndromes or acquired as a result of environmental, infectious or disease-related brain damage. Certain types of dystonia may be seen …