Nervous System Articles A-Z
An RSD prognosis is a prediction of the likely course and outcome of this chronic pain condition. This eMedTV Web page provides an explanation of the reasoning and support behind a person's prognosis, which can vary among individuals.
This eMedTV segment offers vital information on the newest RSD research, includings a detailed description of each area of focus. Current research is focused on finding the cause of the condition, new treatments, and understanding how it progresses.
RSD symptoms vary in severity and duration, depending on which of the three stages a person is at. This eMedTV article explains these stages and associated symptoms in detail, of which chronic pain is the most common symptom.
Sandhoff disease, an incurable illness caused by a gene defect, damages cells in the brain and spinal cord. This eMedTV article offers a detailed explanation of the disease, including its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis.
As this eMedTV article explains, a seizure is a brief, sudden change in behavior that occurs when certain cells in the brain are not functioning properly. This page lists symptoms of a seizure as well as conditions and events that can trigger one.
A person is considered to have a seizure disorder when he or she has had two or more epileptic seizures. This eMedTV article provides an overview of seizure disorders, including details about the current research on their treatment and prevention.
Caused by abnormal brain activity, seizures briefly alter a person's consciousness, movements, or actions. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at seizures, including detailed information on their causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Most states have special driving restrictions for people who have seizures. As this eMedTV article explains, the laws vary from state to state. This resource offers practical information for people with questions about seizures and driving.
Seizures and epilepsy are often linked, but it's possible to have a seizure and not have epilepsy. This eMedTV article discusses first seizures, febrile seizures, and other types of seizures that may not be associated with epilepsy.
Selegiline for Parkinson's Disease
Orally disintegrating selegiline is one of the many medicines approved for treating Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV Web page discusses the drug, including its possible drug interactions, side effects, warnings, and dosing.
Shunts in Treatment of Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus shunts are used to help divert cerebrospinal fluid to another part of the body. This eMedTV article discusses the use of shunts in treatment of hydrocephalus, including information on their potential complications.
This eMedTV page explains that some side effects of benztropine may require immediate medical attention, such as hallucinations and fever. This article lists other benztropine side effects, including those that are more common and easy to treat.
Side Effects of Carbidopa-Levodopa
Potentially serious side effects of carbidopa-levodopa include psychiatric problems and seizures. This eMedTV Web article takes an in-depth look at other serious side effects of the medication, as well as some of the more common side effects.
Side Effects of Carbidopa-Levodopa-Entacapone
Common side effects of carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone include back pain, dry mouth, and fatigue. This eMedTV segment lists other commonly reported side effects seen with the drug and explains which problems may require prompt medical attention.
Side Effects of Diazepam Rectal Gel
Some common side effects of diazepam rectal gel include headaches, drowsiness, and diarrhea. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at these and other side effects of the drug, and explains which ones may need immediate medical care.
Side effects of divalproex ER can include nausea or vomiting, infections, and drowsiness. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible divalproex ER side effects, including potentially serious problems that should be reported to your doctor.
Potential side effects of entacapone include back pain, dry mouth, and dizziness. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects of the drug, including common side effects and rare but serious side effects that require prompt medical attention.
Common side effects of ethosuximide can include nausea, a loss of appetite, and weight loss. This eMedTV segment also lists serious ethosuximide side effects that may require immediate medical attention (such as hallucinations or suicidal thoughts).
Potential side effects of glatiramer include injection site reactions, muscle tightness, and vomiting. This eMedTV segment also lists rare but possible glatiramer side effects, as well as serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.
Side Effects of Interferon Beta-1a
Serious side effects of interferon beta-1a may include seizures, jaundice, and depression. As this eMedTV page explains, however, side effects are actually mild in most cases. This article also lists some of the more common side effects of the drug.
Side Effects of Interferon Beta-1b
Common side effects of interferon beta-1b may include muscle pain, flu-like symptoms, and insomnia. This eMedTV article lists other commonly reported interferon beta-1b side effects and explains which side effects may require medical attention.
Common levetiracetam side effects may include drowsiness, weakness, and accidental injury. This eMedTV Web page describes other common side effects of levetiracetam and also lists the side effects that you should report to your doctor right away.
Side Effects of Orally Disintegrating Carbidopa-Levodopa
As this eMedTV segment explains, people can develop significant and possibly intolerable side effects of orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa. This page outlines some of the bothersome and serious side effects of the medication.
Side Effects of Orally Disintegrating Selegiline
As this eMedTV segment explains, there are several serious side effects of orally disintegrating selegiline, such as hallucinations and depression. This page also lists some of the common side effects of the medication, such as nausea and headaches.
Some common side effects of oxcarbazepine include headaches, nausea, and dizziness. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at these and other possible side effects that may occur during treatment with oxcarbazepine.
A few possible side effects of phenytoin include insomnia, slurred speech, and gum problems. This eMedTV page lists other phenytoin side effects that may occur, including potentially serious side effects that should be reported to a doctor right away.
Common rasagiline side effects include runny or stuffy nose, fever, and headaches. This eMedTV Web page lists other potential side effects of rasagiline, including serious ones that require medical attention, such as depression and hallucinations.
This eMedTV segment explains that there are potential side effects of rizatriptan, including drowsiness, dizziness, and neck pain. This page also highlights some of the more serious and rare side effects of rizatriptan.
Weakness, neck pain, and flushing are a few common side effects of sumatriptan. This eMedTV segment also lists rare sumatriptan side effects like constipation and asthma, as well as side effects to report to your doctor right away (such as diarrhea).
Possible side effects of tiagabine include dizziness, shakiness, and weakness. This page of the eMedTV Web site discusses several side effects that can occur while taking tiagabine, including the ones requiring immediate medical attention.
Some people may experience side effects of tolcapone, but they are often minor and require no treatment. This eMedTV page outlines common side effects of the drug. This page also explains which side effects are serious and require medical care.
As this eMedTV page explains, some common side effects of zolmitriptan include drowsiness, muscle pain, and insomnia. This page also lists rare zolmitriptan side effects (like hiccups) and side effects to report to your doctor (like bloody diarrhea).
Fatigue, nausea, and loss of appetite are common side effects of zonisamide. This eMedTV resource offers a list of several side effects seen with the drug, including statistics on how frequently they occur and which ones require medical attention.
As this eMedTV article explains, spina bifida is a neural tube defect affecting the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective coverings. This article provides an overview of the condition. Spina bafida is a common misspelling of spina bifida.
This eMedTV page discusses spina bifida, which is a condition characterized by the incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective coverings. Spina befida is a common misspelling of spina bifida.
This eMedTV page explains that spina bifida is the most common neural tube defect in the United States, affecting over 1,500 U.S. babies each year. This page provides an overview of this disorder. Spina bifada is a common misspelling of spina bifida.
This part of the eMedTV library explains that spina bifida is a neural tube defect that is characterized by the incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective coverings. Spina bifda is a common misspelling of spina bifida.
This eMedTV article explains that spina bifida occurs when a fetus's spine fails to close properly. This page includes some basic information on this condition and provides links to more. Spina biffida is a common misspelling of spina bifida.
As this eMedTV article explains, spina bifida is a condition in which the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective coverings are not completely developed -- it affects over 1,500 U.S. babies each year. This page discusses spina bifida in detail.
This eMedTV resource explains that when diagnosing spina bifida, a doctor may use tests such as amniocentesis and second-trimester maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening. This Web page discusses prenatal and postnatal spina bifida diagnosis.
This eMedTV article discusses spina bifida occulta, a condition in which one or more vertebrae are malformed, but the nerves and spinal cord are normal and covered by a layer of skin. This article describes spina bifida occulta in detail.
This eMedTV segment talks about spina bifida occulta, the mildest form of spina bifida. This article offers an overview of the condition and provides links to more information. Spina bifida oculta is a common misspelling of spina bifida occulta.