According to the CDC, 10% of people will experience a seizure in their lifetime, and up to 3% will have epilepsy as a diagnosis by the time they reach 80 years of age. As many as 75% of those who experience one seizure will have a second episode. The condition can be difficult to live […]
What Is a Concussion? The term mild traumatic brain injury, or MBTI, refers to a concussion. Trauma that causes this to happen can vary. Injury to the brain will be dependent on a number of factors, such as how hard and where the hit happened. After an incident occurs, there are a host of symptoms […]
Ear infections are the number one reason parents bring their children to the pediatrician, according to WebMD. Each year a staggering 30,000,000 million little ones are seen by their doctors for this reason. It can be difficult for parents to see their young ones suffering from this painful condition, particularly when it is recurring. Unfortunately, […]
Nerve Damage As a coat protects a person from the elements, the Myelin Sheath protects the body's nerves. The special coating plays a role in nerve cell communication as well. When this sheath is damaged, serious issues can arise as the body deals with and reacts to the attacks. The result is usually diagnosed as […]
Most people have heard that those who play football or are in the military are at a larger risk for mild traumatic brain injuries. Now, it seems, soccer has joined the ranks. The frequent heading of soccer balls (using the head to hit the ball) can cause some brain damage resulting in small decreases in […]
Meniere’s disease is debilitating for the 615,000 people in the USA who are suffering from it. Approximately 45,500 new cases are diagnosed every year. What are the symptoms of Meniere’s? Vertigo (a spinning feeling) Ringing in the ear called tinnitus Intermittent loss of hearing in the affected ear that can become permanent over time A […]
Whiplash injuries should not be ignored due to the fact that they can eventually result in chronic physical damage and even psychological pain. You can’t just “sleep off” a whiplash injury, or “tough it out.” Complications grow worse when a whiplash injury is not cared for properly. Ultimately, physical pain concerts into psychological worry or […]
Fibromyalgia is just one of many conditions that can present with tingling and numbness in the hands and fingers. Even if you do not suffer from fibromyalgia,numbness and tingling in the hands or at other locations in the body are not symptoms to be ignored. Consider some of the following underlying conditions that can result in these issues. Conditions […]
Young adults, ages 20 – 40, are mainly affected by the condition called multiple sclerosis. Since 1991, it has increased by 50%. It tends to afflict women twice as much as men. It is debilitating and does damage to the body. Many seek to find relief but are disappointed by the options available. When a […]
It starts to paint a clear picture when we see all of the former athletes who are dealing with Parkinson’s disease. For example, Ben Petrick who was a catcher for the Colorado Rockies is now fighting with this debilitating illness. The condition forced him into an early retirement at the age of 27. He now […]
