Brain and Nervous System Conditions

Craniopharyngioma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

What Is the BRAIN Initiative Mapping Project?

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Science Behind the Social Brain of Humans

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Paresthesia: Why Your Body Parts Tingle and Fall Asleep

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Causes and Prevention of Seizures

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD

What Is General Anesthesia?

Medically reviewed by Jenny A. Dhingra, MD

Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) System for Epilepsy

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Daith Piercing for Migraine

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Sumatriptan for Acute Migraine Treatment

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Neurologist: Expertise, Specialities, and Training

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Your Body's Natural and Automatic Reflexes

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

NMDA Receptors and How They're Involved in Disease

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Overview of the Specialized Neuro-ICU

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Where Is Love Located in the Brain?

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Shrinking Hippocampus and Alzheimer's Disease

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Understanding Consciousness With Science

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Horner Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

The Frontal Lobes and Their Function

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

What You Need to Know About the Nervous System

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Dravet Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Zolmitriptan (Zolmitriptan) for Migraine Treatment

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Rett Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Joel Forman, MD

The Symptoms and Treatment of Aphasia

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Understanding the Spinal Cord and Motor Neuron Diseases

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

What Are Glial Cells and What Do They Do?

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Introduction to Autism Controversies

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

The Blood-Brain Barrier: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Migraine With Aura: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Amnesia Overview: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Types of Traumatic Brain Injury

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO

Causes of Numbness and Tingling

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD

How Healthy Fats Can Nourish an Aging Brain

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

What Is Your Migraine Profile?

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

How to Calm a Child With Autism

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

The Embrace Watch for Monitoring Epilepsy Seizures

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Social Stories for Kids With Autism

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Onfi (Clobazam): Uses and Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Tensilon Test: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

What It Means to Be in a Coma

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Should a Patent Foramen Ovale be Closed?

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Learn All About the Anatomy of Your Memory

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Internal Bleeding: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO

The Science of Emotions of the Brain

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Hypothalamus Regions and Function in the Body

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Functions of the Limbic System

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Understanding Developmental Dyspraxia

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD

Strange Reflexes and What They Say About Your Health

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

Fenfluramine for Treating Epilepsy Seizures

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Intractable Epilepsy: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Social Motivation and Autism

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

Vagal Nerve Stimulator for Epilepsy Seizure Prevention

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Myoclonic Epilepsy: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome and Dopamine Medications

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD

The 7 Best Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Groups of 2020

Fact checked by James Lacy

How Seizure Dogs Help People With Epilepsy

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Shunt Placement for Hydrocephalus or Water on the Brain

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Autism: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Autism: Coping, Support, and Living Well

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Autism: Causes and Risk Factors

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

Autism: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

How Autism Is Treated

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

How Autism Is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

An Overview of Autism in Children

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

When Autism Has no Known Cause

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

What Are the Different Types of Autism?

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

What Is Atypical Autism?

Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD

Autism During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO

Timeline and the History of Autism

Fact checked by James Lacy

Sensory Processing Disorder: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

10 Autism Facts to Share With Friends and Family

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Top 7 Myths and Facts About Autism

Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD

Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Diagnose and Treat Autism

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Headaches: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Headaches: Coping, Support, and Living Well

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Headaches and Migraines: Causes and Risk Factors

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

How Headaches Are Treated

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Headache: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

How Headaches Are Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Overview of Brain Tumor Headaches

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Cerviogenic Headache: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

What Is an Ice Pick Headache?

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Overview of Frontal Headaches

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

What Is a Sinus Headache?

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

An Overview of Paroxysmal Hemicrania

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Symptoms and Treatment of a Nummular Headache

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Cluster Headaches: Symptoms and Treatment Options

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Tension Headaches: Symptoms, Triggers and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Depression and Anxiety in People With Cluster Headaches

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Evaluation of Headache During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Sinus Headaches: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Living With Chronic Daily Headaches

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Hemicrania Continua Headaches Symptoms and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Overview of Primary Thunderclap Headache

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Tension Headaches: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

What are the Rare Primary Headache Disorders?

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

What Is a Chronic Tension Headache?

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD

Dealing With an Ice Cream Headache

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

What Is Whiplash?

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Cluster Headaches: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Coping

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Overview of Headaches in Children

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Excedrin for Migraines and Tension-Type Headaches

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD

Balo Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

The Link Between Obesity and Multiple Sclerosis

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

CCSVI in Multiple Sclerosis

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Late-Onset MS: Diagnosis After 50

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Diseases That Can Mimic Multiple Sclerosis

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Gadolinium Enhancing Lesions in Multiple Sclerosis

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Common Reasons for Not Taking MS Disease-Modifying Therapy

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Solutions for RMS and Its Symptoms

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

Navigating a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

Why Epstein-Barr Virus Is Linked to MS

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Parkinson's Disease: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Parkinson's Disease: Signs and Symptoms

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Parkinson's Disease: Causes and Risk Factors

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

What Are the Stages of Parkinson's Disease?

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Parkinson’s Disease (PD): Coping, Support, and Living Well

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

How Parkinson's Disease Is Treated

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Caring for a Loved One With Parkinson's

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

How Parkinson's Disease Is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Life Expectancy in Parkinson's Disease

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Learn About Facial Masking in Parkinson's Disease

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Bradykinesia in Parkinson's Disease

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Is There a Parkinson's Disease Personality Type?

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Is Parkinson's Disease Inherited?

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Impact and Treatment of Rigidity in Parkinson's Disease

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Medication On-Off Phenomenon in Parkinson's Disease

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Do Only Old People Get Parkinson's Disease?

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Cogwheeling in Parkinson's Disease

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Micrographia as a Sign of Parkinson's Disease

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Coping With Freezing in Parkinson's Disease

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Is Parkinson's Disease Caused by a Virus or Contagious?

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

The 7 Best Parkinson's Disease Support Groups of 2020

Fact checked by James Lacy

Stroke: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Stroke: Coping, Support, and Living Well

By Heidi Moawad, MD

Stroke: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

By Heidi Moawad, MD

How Stroke Is Treated

By Heidi Moawad, MD

Stroke: Causes and Risk Factors

By Heidi Moawad, MD

How Stroke Is Diagnosed

By Jose Vega MD, PhD

What Does a Mini Stroke Mean?

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Differences Between a Stroke and a TIA

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Transient Ischemic Attack: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Reasons for the United States Stroke Belt

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Internal Capsule Stroke: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD

Damage to the Corona Radiata After Stroke

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Understanding Magnetic Resonance Venography (MRV)

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

The Differences Between a Stroke and a Seizure

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD

The Difference Between Silent and Mini-Stroke

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

How Doctors Find the Cause of a Cryptogenic Stroke

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Living With Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

What to Know About Subdural Hemorrhages

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Cerebral Vascular Accidents or Strokes

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

What is a Stroke Doctor?

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Frontal Lobe Damage: Symptoms, Cause, Diagnosis, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Atrial Septal Aneurysm Overview

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Definition of Embolic Stroke

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Increased Intracranial Pressure Symptoms and Causes

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Stroke-Induced Pain Is Called Dejerine-Roussy Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

The Neurological Disorder Abulia

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Anarthria and Dysarthria Overview

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Types and Categories of Stroke

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke Causes and Symptoms

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Brain Ventricles Location and Role

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Small Stroke in Blood Vessels of the Brain

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

How a Stroke Causes Brain Damage

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Blood Vessels That Can Be Affected by a Stroke

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Role of an Advanced Practice Nurse

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Large Vessel Stroke Overview

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

What Is an Acute (or Sudden) Stroke?

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

How a Hemorrhagic Stroke Differs From an Ischemic Stroke

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Hemiparesis: Muscle Weakness on One Side of the Body

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Perinatal and Intrauterine Stroke Overview

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Overview of Ischemic Stroke

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Broca's Aphasia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Overview of a Stroke of the Medulla Oblongata

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Cardiomegaly: An Enlarged Heart

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Septic Embolus Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

How Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) Works for Stroke

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Brain Ischemia Types and Causes

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Stroke and the Pons Region of the Brain

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Causes and Effects of Thrombotic Stroke

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Parietal Lobe Damage Affects Spatial Abilities

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

When Paralysis Occurs After a Seizure

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Muscle Rigidity After Stroke

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Surgery for a Prosthetic Heart Valve

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

Language and the Dominant Side of the Brain

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Overview of Strokes in Teenagers

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD

Information About Ischemic Stroke

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Facts and Statistics About Stroke

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Large Vessel or Cortical Stroke Overview

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Basilar Artery Stroke: Causes, Treatment, and More

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Strokes Are More Common in Winter Months

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Alzheimer's Disease: Overview and More

By Esther Heerema, MSW

Alzheimer's Disease: Coping, Support, and Living Well

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Alzheimer's Disease: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

By Esther Heerema, MSW

How Alzheimer's Disease Is Treated

By Esther Heerema, MSW

Alzheimer's Disease Prevention Strategies

By Esther Heerema, MSW

Alzheimer's Disease: Causes and Risk Factors

By Carrie Hill, PhD

How Alzheimer's Disease Is Diagnosed

By Esther Heerema, MSW

Statistics on Alzheimer's Disease

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD

The Effects of Alzheimer's on the Brain

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

An Overview of Pseudodementia

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Famous People With Alzheimer's Disease

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Type 3 Diabetes: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Signs and Symptoms of Early Onset Alzheimer's

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

What to Expect in the Middle Stages of Alzheimer's

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

How Gray Matter Is Affected by Dementia

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

White Matter in the Brain

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Is Alzheimer's Disease Contagious?

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

The 7 Best Dementia Support Groups of 2020

Fact checked by James Lacy

What ApoE 4 Has to Do With Alzheimer’s Disease

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

How Was Alzheimer's Disease Discovered?

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

The 6 Best Alzheimer's Disease Support Groups of 2020

Fact checked by James Lacy

9 Rare Genetic Trisomies Beyond Down Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Physical and Health Features of Down Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD

How Down Syndrome Is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

The Purpose and Steps Involved in a Karyotype Test

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD

Down Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, and Characteristics

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD

Celiac Disease and Down Syndrome: A Common Combination

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Karotyoping: What It Can Reveal and How It's Done

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Down Syndrome and Hypothyroidism

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Down Syndrome: Causes and Risk Factors

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD

Connection Between Down Syndrome and Epilepsy

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

How Down Syndrome Is Treated

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD

Down Syndrome: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD

Treating Atlantoaxial Instability in Down Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Epilepsy: Overview and More

By Heidi Moawad, MD

Epilepsy: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

By Reza Shouri, MD

Epilepsy: Causes and Risk Factors

By Reza Shouri, MD

How Epilepsy is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

How Epilepsy Is Treated

By Reza Shouri, MD

Epilepsy: Coping, Support, and Living Well

By Reza Shouri, MD

Seizure Phases: Before, During, and After a Seizure

By Heidi Moawad, MD

Seizures: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

First Aid for Epilepsy Seizures

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Trokendi XR: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Todd's Paralysis: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Banzel: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Seizure Aura: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Ictal Seizure Phase: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal): Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Doose Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Ohtahara Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Atonic Seizures: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Coping

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Rolandic Epilepsy: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

How a Sleep-Deprived EEG May Diagnose Seizures

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Potiga: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, and Precautions

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Neurontin: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, and Precautions

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Photosensitive Epilepsy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Anti-Epileptic Drugs and Medications

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Risks and Complications of Seizures in Epilepsy

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Tonic-Clonic Seizures: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Cannabidiol (CBD) for Epilepsy Treatment

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Zarontin (Ethosuximide) for Treating Seizures

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Mysoline Anti-Seizure Medication: Uses and Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Rasmussen's Encephalitis

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Status Epilepticus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy and Sample Menu

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

The Postictal Phase of a Seizure

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Can a Gluten-Free Diet Treat Epilepsy and Seizures?

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS

SPECT Scan: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD

Seizures in Alzheimer's Disease

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

An Overview of West Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Absence Seizures: Symptoms, Causers, Diagnosos, Treatment, and Coping

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Migraines: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Migraine Awareness Month

A Guide to Migraine Prevention

Edema: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Concussions: Causes and Risk Factors

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Traumatic Brain Injury: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Blood Test for Concussions

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

What You Should Know About Subconcussion

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Vision Problems May Occur After a Concussion

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD

Brain Bleeds: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

What Causes Balance Problems After Head Trauma?

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

Epidural Hematoma: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO

Cranial Nerve Damage From Head Trauma

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Concussion: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

How Concussions Are Treated

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Serious Effects of Mild Concussions

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Midline Shift After Head Trauma

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Differences Between a Head Injury and a Brain Injury

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Does Wearing a Mouthguard Prevent Concussions?

Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS

Signs and Symptoms to Look for After Head Trauma

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Coping With Chronic Insomnia After Head Trauma

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Kids and Contact Sports: Permanent Brain Changes

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Frontal Lobe Head Trauma Effects and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and the Risk of Hits

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Palliative Care Eases Suffering After Head Trauma

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Swallowing Difficulty After Head Trauma

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD

Mindfulness Supports Healing After Head Trauma

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

All About Heading Safety in Soccer

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Learn What Coup Contrecoup Brain Injuries Are

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Concussion: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

How Concussions Are Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Do You Have Postconcussive Syndrome?

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Why Seizures Happen After Head Trauma

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Meningoencephalitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

By Sherry Christiansen

Encephalopathy: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Myasthenia Gravis: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

By Lana Barhum

Susac Syndrome: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD

Chiari Malformation: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Encephalitis: Overview and More

By Heidi Moawad, MD

Intercostal Neuralgia: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD

Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Coping, Support, and Living Well

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Living Independently With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Ways to Stay Active With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD

Nerve Flossing In Physical Therapy

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

Spinraza (Nusinersen): Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Lyme Neuroborreliosis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD