Neurology

Narcolepsy can make it hard to stay awake, which can be dangerous when doing things like driving or cooking.

Having a stomach ache and headache together could be due to a condition called abdominal migraine, which is more common in children.

It is not common for cervicogenic headaches to cause light sensitivity. It is more common for migraines to cause light sensitivity. Some first steps to manage light sensitivity are to turn off lights and/or use sunglasses. Treatment of the headaches causing light sensitivity will depend on the type of headache.

It is possible for coughing to cause headaches, especially if coughing is severe and/or frequent. If you experience these symptoms and they are persistent or worsening, consult a healthcare provider for a personalized medical assessment and treatment plan.

Yes, it is possible for migraines can cause numbness, often immediately before the headache symptoms start. Hemiplegic migraine is one type of migraine that can cause numbness, as well as temporary weakness. If you experience any of these symptoms, it's important to consult a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.

Examples of what a migraine aura feels like include briefly and temporarily seeing flashing lights or zig zag patterns shortly before the start of a migraine. Besides vision changes, other migraine auras can cause people to briefly and temporarily feel tingling or numbness in part of the body. Migraine aura symptoms improve and go away on their own, unlike the symptoms of many other neurological conditions.

To prevent tripping, focus on improving foot placement, balance, and awareness of your feet. Exercises and being mindful of how you walk can help.

Light sensitivity during a tension headache can be managed by staying in a dimly lit room and avoiding bright lights. Wearing sunglasses indoors might also help reduce discomfort. If your symptoms are severe, frequent, or worsening, talk to a healthcare provider.

If someone falls often, it might be a sign that they need medical help. It's important to check with a doctor if falls happen more than once or twice, especially in older adults.

Yes, some research has shown that there is a slightly increased risk of stroke for people who experience migraines with aura, but the risk of stroke is still low among all people with experience migraines with aura. There are many ways everyone can reduce their risk of stroke, including getting regular physical activity, avoiding tobacco smoke, and regularly seeing a healthcare provider to monitor their blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar level.

Common causes of frequent falls in the elderly include muscle weakness, balance problems, medication side effects, and environmental hazards.

Headaches that occur at night can be caused by health conditions such as cluster headaches or hypnic headaches. Treatments (including lifestyle changes and/or medication) are available to prevent or reduce these headaches, but the most appropriate treatments will vary depending on what exactly is causing the headaches.

Falling without an obvious cause can be due to issues like peripheral neuropathy, neurological diseases, or balance problems, especially in older adults.

Headaches in the back of the head and neck can be caused by various health conditions, including one condition known as cervicogenic headaches.

One possible reason for a pulsating headache on one side of the head (like on the left side) could be a migraine. Migraines sometimes occur with other symptoms like seeing flashes of light or feeling nauseous. Keep in mind that other health conditions can also cause throbbing headaches. You should see a healthcare provider if the headache is severe, frequent, worsening, or occurs with other concerning symptoms. Reasons to seek emergency medical care include experiencing a sudden severe headache, sudden weakness in the arms or legs, sudden difficulty speaking, and/or concurrent symptoms like fever, stiff neck, or vomiting.

Bilateral migraines are headaches that can affect both sides of the head. They may be accompanied by symptoms like nausea or sensitivity to light and noise. Various treatments are available to prevent or reduce migraine symptoms.