Neurology

Frequent falls in middle-aged women can be caused by factors like muscle weakness, medication side effects, and balance issues.

During a cataplexy attack, a person suddenly and briefly loses muscle control. Cataplexy symptoms often are triggered by strong emotions like laughter, joy, surprise or anger. These symptoms can be mild (like slurred speech or knees that feel weak) or more severe (such as complete paralysis). Treatment can include medications and lifestyle changes to help prevent and reduce symptoms.

A bilateral cervicogenic headache is a type of headache that affects both sides of the head and is caused by a neck problem. A bilateral cervicogenic headache is more rare than cervicogenic headaches affecting only one side of the head. Cervicogenic headache symptoms can improve with treatments like physical therapy and medications.

A bilateral headache is a type of headache that occurs on both sides of the head. Bilateral headaches differ from unilateral headaches (which are headaches affecting only one side of the head). Various health conditions can cause bilateral headaches and the appropriate treatment may vary depending on the specific cause. If your headache is severe, frequent, worsening, and/or occurs with other symptoms (such as vomiting, weakness, or blurry vision), it is important to consult a healthcare provider for a personalized medical assessment and treatment plan.

An ocular migraine involves migraine headaches that are accompanied or preceded by temporary visual disturbances. A bilateral ocular migraine involves symptoms that affect both eyes. Treatments are available to prevent and reduce migraine symptoms.

A bilateral temporal headache is pain on both sides of the head near the temples. The most appropriate treatment for a bilateral temporal headache will depend on the specific health condition causing the headache.

Falls can happen for many reasons, including heart problems and some brain disorders. It's important to find out the cause to help prevent them.

A headache with a tingling scalp may be due to conditions like occipital neuralgia, which affects the nerves.

A tingling headache on the right side of your head can be caused by various health conditions. One possible cause is scalp dysesthesia, which often involves a burning or tingling sensation even though the scalp looks normal. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis.

If you have a severe headache in the back of your head, it could be a sign of something serious, so you should see a healthcare provider as soon as you can.

If you trip and fall often, it might help to practice specific exercises and improve your walking style to reduce the chances of falling.

If you often trip and nearly fall, it might be helpful to check your walking surfaces and improve your balance and walking style.

Headaches with aura, often called migraines with aura, can cause visual changes or other sensory symptoms before the headache begins (the "aura" is the symptoms that occur before the headache). Treatment options include medications to prevent or reduce headache frequency and severity. Certain lifestyle changes can also be helpful.

Migraines can affect either side of the head, including the right side. Treatment options are available to prevent migraines or reduce the severity of the pain. A healthcare provider can help you learn more about migraines that occur on the right side of the head, and what you can do about them.

Tests to diagnose excessive daytime sleepiness include questionnaires (like the Epworth Sleepiness Scale), as well as sleep tests performed in a specialized healthcare facility, These tests help in understanding how sleepy a person is during the day.

Vomit starts in the brain, where special areas detect signals that trigger the body to empty the stomach.

Daily dull headaches can be due to sleep problems, low iron levels, or tension. You can start by trying to improve sleep habits and stress management, but if you continue to experience daily headaches, you should ask a healthcare provider for personalized help.

Tripping more often can be due to several reasons, like changes in how your foot moves or issues with balance, especially on stairs.

Tripping and falling can be caused by changes in how you walk or how high you lift your feet. These changes can make it easier to trip over things.

Feeling nauseous when moving your head can be due to how your inner ear and balance system respond to motion. This can happen in conditions like motion sickness or vertigo.