Neurology

When you talk, you may notice saliva collecting at the corners of your mouth because you're swallowing less frequently and the natural movement of your lips can allow saliva to pool.

A sudden increase in saliva can happen when your mouth makes extra saliva or you’re not swallowing as often, which can be caused by reasons like burning mouth syndrome, certain foods, or even changes in your body.

Yes, a stroke can cause memory loss by damaging parts of the brain that help control memory and thinking.

Seizures can sometimes lead to memory loss by affecting the way the brain records and stores memories. The memory issues may be temporary or last longer, depending on the individual and the type of seizure.

Yes, trauma can lead to memory loss. This can happen from a physical injury to the brain or from intense stress that affects how our mind processes memories.

Some people, especially older adults, may experience short-term memory problems after surgery with anesthesia, but these issues are usually temporary. Memory loss isn't a guaranteed effect of anesthesia itself—many factors can influence it.

Epilepsy can sometimes affect memory, especially long-term memory, with problems related to the location of the seizures and the age when epilepsy started.

MS can sometimes cause memory problems by affecting brain areas needed for memory, though not everyone with MS experiences this.

Parkinson's mainly affects movement, but as the disease progresses, some people can also experience memory problems. Not everyone with Parkinson's will have memory loss, and the extent of memory issues can vary widely.

Yes, it is common to have short-term memory problems after a head injury, and many people find that these memory issues can get better over time with proper care.

Memory loss after a seizure can improve in some people with time and proper treatment. Recovery depends on factors like where the seizure occurred and the interventions used.

Cervical spondylosis affecting the 5th and 6th cervical vertebrae can lead to a variety of symptoms, primarily due to the degeneration of the cervical spine and potential compression of nearby nerves. Recognizing these symptoms is important for timely diagnosis and management.

Numbness from the shoulder to the arm can be caused by various conditions, and it can indeed affect only one arm. Understanding the potential causes is important for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Short-term memory loss in young adults can happen because of several reasons like injuries to the brain, stress, sleep loss, congenital heart issues, or learning differences such as ADHD. These causes can disrupt how the brain processes and remembers information.

Whole right side body pain—from head to toe—can come from problems with the nerves or spinal issues on that side, or other medical conditions that affect how pain is felt.

Chronic pain on the one side of the body may be due to nerve issues, musculoskeletal problems, or other factors that cause pain to radiate or be referred along one side.

Muscle pain on just one side of your body can be caused by things like an injury, a nerve issue, or a specific muscle problem that only affects that side.