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Can brain electricity imbalace cause migraine?
Migraine is a genetic neurologic condition. Its cause is in the genes. The Migraine brain is more sensitive to changes in the body. When an attack is triggered, spreading cortical depression (an electric wave) in the brain and the Migraine has begun.
Can hemiplegic migraine cause a stroke?
Hemiplegic migraines affect a very small percentage of people in the United States. People with hemiplegic migraines experience paralysis or weakness on one side of the body, disturbances in speech and vision, and other symptoms that often mimic a stroke.
Does the equinox cause migraine headaches?
No. Migraine is a genetic, neurologic disease. The cause is usually genetic. Migraine may be triggered by things that can cause a change in the homeostasis of the body/brain however. The equinox is not generally considered to be a migraine trigger, although migraines may be triggered by seasonal changes and weather changes.
What are migraines with paralysis?
A migraine that causes paralysis in one side of the body is called a hemiplegic migraine. There are two kinds: Familial, where you'll have a family history, and sporadic - which can happen to anyone. It becomes very important to get the proper diagnosis of hemiplegic migraine, because if you have this particular kind of migraine you cannot use vasoconstricting medications such as the triptans (Imitrex, Zomig, etc..) or DHE (Dihydroergotamine, also found in Migranal nasal spray.) Normal migraines with aura can also cause numbness and confusion, but they will not cause the paralysis. One of the main forms of prevention for hemiplegic migraines are the calcium-channel blockers, as there may be a faulty gene responsible for the disruption of calcium in the cell, causing neurons to misfire. Verapamil is the only calcium-channel blocker approved for migraine prophylaxis at this time. Generally these medications will be paired with anti-epileptic medications such as Topamax or Zonegran. If you do have hemiplegic migraines, you should be under the care of a headache specialist.
Does Wst Nile Virus cause paralysis of hind legs?
West Nile virus can cause paralysis of hind legs as well as paralysis of other parts of the body. If left untreated, West Nile virus can be fatal.
Do nose piercings cause paralysis?
Paralysis is caused when there is damage to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) that prevents messages from being passed between the brain and the body. A nose piercing can not cause paralysis because the neural messages responsible for movement are sent from the brain to the body through the spinal cord, not through the nose. A nose piercing could cause infection if sterile procedures are not taken, but not paralysis.
Why does the weather cause a migraine?
A sudden rise and/or drop in barometric pressure could cause a migraine because or the fact that your body needs to adjust to the change and the faster the change - the faster your body needs to react. It is critical for people with migraine headaches to maintain a balance, and sometimes their bodies have a hard time adjusting to changes around them. It is also because a change in weather can cause allergies to flare up and trigger a migraine.
What body system is affected by paralysis?
The body's nervous system is affected by paralysis. There are different types of paralysis. These can range from either paralysis from the waist down, or paralysis from the neck down.
Can you have a body migraine?
A Migraine is a neurological process and symptoms can affect many parts of the body itself.
What term means total paralysis affecting only one side of the body?
The term for total paralysis of one side of the body is hemiplegia, while a weakness on one side of the body is hemiparesis.Hemiparesis: One-sided paralysis of the body.Hemiplegia is the word for half paralysis.
Is paralysis can be on both side?
Yes, paralysis can occur on both sides of the body, a condition known as bilateral paralysis. This can happen due to various medical conditions, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injuries affecting both sides of the nervous system. In contrast, paralysis that affects only one side of the body is called hemiplegia. The specific cause and extent of paralysis can vary widely depending on the underlying condition.
How does a paralysis affect the nervous system?
The lower extremities are most easily and readily affected. The foot drop from cerebral palsy and Parkinson's Disease, and the neuropathies from Diabetes and Alcoholism all affect the lower extremities before any other part of the body.
