Stroke
The two main types of stroke are ischemic and this type, which results from a burst blood vessel.
What is hemorrhagic stroke?
In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks this protective coating around nerve fibers.
What is myelin?
Migraines are diagnosed this way.
What are no specific diagnostic tests for migraines. Diagnosis is based on history and physical examination?
Spinal cord injuries can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure when a person changes positions, a condition known as this.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
A TIA, often called a mini-stroke, stands for this medical term.
What is a transient ischemic attack?
MS is more common in individuals who live farther from this imaginary line that circles the Earth.
What is the equator?
Quick relief measures to help during the early stages of a migraine.
What are napping or resting with eyes closed in a quiet, darkened room; placing a cool cloth or ice pack on the forehead; and drinking lots of fluid, especially if the migraine is accompanied by vomiting... Small amounts of caffeine may help during early stages of a migraine?
A spinal cord injury at this high cervical level (C1-C4) can cause complete paralysis and may require a ventilator for breathing.
What is quadriplegia (or tetraplegia)?
This acronym, used to recognize stroke symptoms, stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.
What is F.A.S.T.?
This common bladder-related MS symptom makes it difficult to fully empty the bladder, sometimes leading to infections.
What is urinary retention?
Specific foods may trigger migraines such as these.
What are chocolate, dairy foods (especially certain cheeses), onions, peanuts and other nuts and seeds, foods with monosodium glutamate (MSG) or tyramine, such as red wine; aged cheese; smoked fish; chicken livers; figs; certain beans; meats containing nitrates (bacon, hot dogs, salami, cured meats); and processed, fermented, pickled, or marinated foods?
Doctors use this imaging technique, which creates detailed cross-sectional images, to diagnose spinal cord injuries.
What is an MRI (or CT scan)?
This class of drugs, including tPA (tissue plasminogen activator), is used to break up blood clots in ischemic strokes.
What are thrombolytics?
This symptom, often mistaken for clumsiness, refers to a lack of coordination and balance seen in MS patients.
What is ataxia?
Goals of treatment for migraines since there is no cure.
What is to prevent symptoms by avoiding triggers and immediately managing symptoms when they occur?
In some cases, spinal cord injuries lead to this life-threatening condition characterized by uncontrolled high blood pressure and sweating due to an overactive autonomic nervous system.
What is autonomic dysreflexia?
High blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and this condition, which causes an irregular heartbeat, are major risk factors for stroke.
What is atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
The most common type of MS, characterized by flare-ups followed by periods of partial or complete recovery, is known as this.
What is relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS)?
OTC medications that may be recommended to the patient with mild to moderate migraine pain.
What are ibuprofen, aspirin, and/or acetaminophen. Combination analgesics involve a mix of medications such as acetaminophen and caffeine?
This emergency procedure involves stabilizing the head and neck to prevent further damage.
What is spinal immobilization?