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Classic hemifacial spasm (HFS) is generated by a compression on the facial nerve near the brainstem, usually by a blood vessel, inside the skull above the spinal cord. So the general answer is No.
Some people have compressions but don't have HFS. Can head trauma start the spasms going, if there is a compression already there? I've read a lot of the medical literature, and nobody talks about this kind of "kindling" event. Can a head trauma "push" the contents of the skull in and make a compression? I've not seen that in the literature, but there was an article about a bony prominence inside the skull causing the compression.
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Can head trauma cause a meningioma?
can blunt force trauma causemeningiomas
What can cause a head trauma?
Anything that can hit your head with enough force.
Can head trauma cause bipolar disorder?
Extremely doubtful, unless the trauma produced anxiety or insecurity, which are bipolar triggers.
Is it dangerous if you pass out then hit your head and have a spasm?
A head injury that causes a spasm is definitely serious. Get checked out.
What is the leading cause of anosmia in adults?
Anosmia occurs in about 10% of head trauma injuries, and head trauma is a leading cause of anosmia in young adults. In older adults, the disorder is generally caused by viral infection.
What could cause a spasm feeling inside head lasting just seconds at a time?
were you eating ice cream?
What is head trauma?
Head trauma is when you injure your head. It happens when hard force is applied to your head.
Can severe head trauma cause you to be less intelligent?
Severe head trauma can result in cognitive impairments such as memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and reduced problem-solving abilities, which may affect overall intelligence levels. However, intelligence is a complex trait influenced by multiple factors, and the impact of head trauma can vary from person to person. Rehabilitation and cognitive therapy may help mitigate some effects of head trauma on intelligence.
What are lumps on the back of the head that cause constant pain and sharp shooting pains in back of the head if you've had this problem for over 2 years and now also have dizziness and balance problem?
Lumps on the back of the head could be from many things. A trauma to the head for instance can cause bumps. Head trauma should not be played around with. There could be something seriously wrong and without certain tests, you may not really know for sure. If no trauma was done, It would be best to still get checked out by a doctor. Pain in the head, dizziness and balance problems could be something serious.
What is acquired childhood aphasia?
Acquired is due to an identifiable cause (e.g., trauma, brain bleed, head injury, etc). Developmental is inborn and there is no identifiable cause to the aphasia.
Does head trauma require Ventilatory assistance devices?
Head trauma devices may need to be used because of myasthenia gravis
What causes trauma?
Two meanings, one physical and one emotional. A physical trauma is an injury, i.e., a "blunt force trauma to the head" might be caused by a bat to the head. There are mental traumas, such as being in war, the stress of which can cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the trauma being that one had to kill and watch friends be killed or terribly injured.
