A concussion is a traumatic injury to the brain that changes the brain’s ability to function. Even an injury perceived as mild, such as a fender bender, has the ability to cause a concussion. Usually, the aftereffects are temporary and include headaches, memory problems, and difficulty with concentration, coordination, and balance. Much of the time, […]
For Meniere’s disease sufferers, an attack can disrupt your day when you may least expect it. The sensation of spinning (vertigo), fluctuating hearing loss, and tinnitus (ringing in the ear) can come on without warning and last up to several hours. It is often recommended that people with Meniere’s disease modify their diet to reduce […]
A concussion is a traumatic injury to the brain following a blow to the head. Whether it occurred because of a sports injury or a motor vehicle accident, both immediate and longer-lasting ramifications. A loss of consciousness is not necessary to experience a concussion. In fact, some people may not even be aware that they […]
The exact cause of migraines has stumped the medical field. As more research is being done, signs are increasingly pointing to migraines being a neurologically-based type of event. A series of chemical reactions in the body can trigger an overexcitement of nerves, in particular, the trigeminal nerve which is responsible for pain sensation in the […]
Neck pain is an ailment so common that everyone knows someone who has experienced it at one time or another. The severity of neck pain can range from just a mild annoyance to a debilitating condition that prevents normal, day-to-day tasks from being accomplished. Imagine if you were in so much pain that you were […]
While there are some basic differences between the three, dizziness, vertigo, and disequilibrium are common symptoms that many people pay a visit to their doctor for. Even though the three may share a common cause and be very similar, it’s important to know the definitions: Dizziness is the sensation of feeling faint, light-headed, or unsteady. […]
If you are one of more than 37 million Americans who suffer from migraines, you can understand how quickly your day can go from normal to terrible. Some studies estimate that 13% of adults in the U.S. experience, with 2 to 3 million chronic sufferers. Some Migraine Statistics can be Staggering: 91% must miss work […]
Neck pain is one of the most common conditions affecting Americans. In fact, it is reported to be the number three cause of chronic pain in the U.S., affecting more than ¼ of Americans. So, for every 1 person with neck pain, there are approximately 3 without, which begs the question: Why? Is it aging? […]
Dizziness can be alarming. All of a sudden, you may feel lightheaded or lose your balance. There can be many reasons for a dizzy spell – dehydration, a sudden drop in blood pressure, such as sitting up quickly from a lying down position, problems with the ear, and motion sickness to name a few. Dizziness […]
Meniere’s disease is a condition of the inner ear that causes episodes of vertigo, loss of hearing, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), and at times, a sensation of fullness or pressure in the ear. Each of these symptoms can be nagging - recurring vertigo episodes create a spinning sensation that may start and stop suddenly, […]
