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Seizures are often triggered by factors such as lack of sleep, alcohol consumption, stress, or hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle.
These seizure triggers do not cause epilepsy, a brain disorder that results in repeated seizures, but can provoke first seizures or cause breakthrough seizures in people who otherwise experience good seizure control with their medication. Sleep deprivation in particular is a universal and powerful trigger of seizures. For this reason, people with epilepsy should make sure to get enough sleep and should try to stay on a regular sleep schedule as much as possible. For some people, light flashing at a certain speed or the flicker of a computer monitor can trigger a seizure; this problem is called photosensitive epilepsy. Smoking cigarettes also can trigger seizures.
Headaches are very common and are responsible for millions of doctor visits each year. More than 9 in 10 adults will experience a headache sometime in their life. Nearly 2 out of 3 children will experience headache in childhood by age 15.
The International Headache Society has classified more than 150 types of headaches. They have categorized them primarily as "primary headaches" or "secondary headaches". It is possible for people to have more than one type of headache at the same time.
Primary headaches occur independently and are not caused by another medical condition. The most frequent type of primary headaches are:
Secondary headaches are the result of a different medical condition causing pain-sensitive nerve endings to be pressed on or pulled or pushed out of place. They may result from underlying conditions including fever, infection, medication overuse, stress or emotional conflict, high blood pressure, psychiatric disorders, head injury or trauma, stroke, tumors, and nerve disorders (particularly trigeminal neuralgia, a chronic pain condition that typically affects a major nerve on one side of the jaw or cheek).
Parkinson's disease (PD) belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. Early symptoms of Parkinson's are subtle and develop gradually. As the symptoms become more pronounced, patients may have difficulty walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks. Not everyone with one or more of these symptoms has Parkinson's disease, as these symptoms can also appear in other diseases.
The four main symptoms of Parkinson's disease are:
Other symptoms that may be experienced in people with Parkinson's disease include depression, difficulty with chewing and swallowing, speech changes, sleep problems, pain, and fatigue and loss of energy.
Some people with frequent and severe migraine headaches may benefit from using a preventive migraine medication. Preventive medications are considered if the migraines occur one or more times per week, or if the migraines are particularly disabling. Preventive medicines are also recommended for individuals who use other headache medications more than three times a week.
There are several medications available to help prevent migraines. Most were initially marketed for medical conditions other than migraine. These include:
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling blood into the spaces surrounding brain cells. Brain cells die when they no longer receive oxygen and nutrients from the blood or when they are damaged by sudden bleeding into or around the brain. When blood flow to the brain is interrupted, some brain cells die immediately, while others remain at risk for death.
Even though a stroke occurs in the unseen reaches of the brain, the symptoms of a stroke are easy to spot. They include:
Providing care for a parent with dementia can be an emotionally stressful experience. People with moderate and advanced dementia typically need round-the-clock care and supervision to prevent them from harming themselves or others. They also may need assistance with daily activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing. Meeting these needs takes patience, understanding, and careful thought by the person's caregivers.
A typical home environment can present many dangers and obstacles to a person with dementia, but simple changes can overcome many of these problems. People with dementia often develop behavior problems because of frustration with specific situations. Understanding and modifying or preventing the situations that trigger these behaviors may help to make life more pleasant for the person with dementia as well as his or her caregivers.
The emotional and physical burden of caring for someone with dementia can be overwhelming. Support groups can often help caregivers deal with these demands and they can also offer helpful information about the disease and its treatment. It is important that caregivers occasionally have time off from round-the-clock nursing demands.
Find a leading neurologist who specializes in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children and Adolscents, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, headache, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, and stroke.
Learn more about each doctor to find a neurologist who is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has been licensed to practice medicine by your state medical board.
Some neurologists include the professional suffix “F.A.A.N.” or “FAAN” with their name. This means that they area “Fellow” of the American Academy of Neurology. Being a Fellow means that the neurologist is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada and has completed an evaluation designed to asses the knowledge, experience and skills necessary to provide high quality neurology care.
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