Featured Conditions and Diseases
An acoustic neuroma is a benign, usually slow-growing tumor that grows from certain nerves of the inner ear. This eMedTV article discusses acoustic neuroma in detail, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
A temporary form of facial paralysis, Bell's palsy results from damage or trauma to a facial nerve. As this eMedTV resource explains, Bell's palsy usually affects only one of the two facial nerves and one side of the face.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at complex regional pain syndrome -- a chronic pain condition that may be the result of problems in the central or peripheral nervous systems. Symptoms and treatment options are also discussed.
Dyssynergia Cerebellaris Myoclonica
As this eMedTV Web page explains, dyssynergia cerebellaris myoclonica is a collection of rare neurological disorders characterized by epilepsy, cognitive impairment, and myoclonus. This article discusses dyssynergia cerebellaris myoclonica in detail.
Eastern equine encephalitis is a mosquito-borne viral disease that can affect the central nervous system. This eMedTV resource discusses the causes, symptoms, transmission, and prevention of eastern equine encephalitis.
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. There are two types of this condition: primary and secondary. This eMedTV article discusses these types in detail and provides an overview of encephalitis and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Encephalitis lethargica is a disease characterized by fever, delayed physical response, and lethargy. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed description of encephalitis lethargica and includes information on its symptoms and treatment.
Equine encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain that affects horses and humans. As this eMedTV article explains, there are three types: eastern, western, and Venezuelan. This Web page describes the different types of equine encephalitis.
Febrile seizures are convulsive attacks brought on by fever in small children or infants. As this eMedTV article explains, febrile seizures are not considered a form of epilepsy and do not cause brain damage.
As this eMedTV article explains, herpes encephalitis is a rapidly progressing disease and the single most important cause of fatal sporadic encephalitis in the United States. This page on eMedTV site provides an overview of herpes encephalitis.
Huntington's disease is a progressive brain disorder that is the result of a genetic defect. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Huntington's disease, including information about how the disorder is inherited, diagnosed, and treated.
This eMedTV page talks about hydrocephalus ("water on the brain"), a condition where extra fluid builds up in the brain and causes pressure. This article explains hydrocephalus in detail, including information on its symptoms and treatment.
As this eMedTV article explains, Japanese encephalitis is a potentially serious viral disease that is spread by infected mosquitoes in certain parts of Asia. This article discusses Japanese encephalitis in detail.
Juvenile Huntington disease is a brain disorder in which symptoms tend to develop before age 20. This eMedTV Web page describes juvenile Huntington disease (HD) and explains how its symptoms differ from those seen with adult-onset HD.
Caused by a mosquito-borne virus, LaCrosse encephalitis is a rare disease that usually affects children. As this eMedTV article explains, it gets its name from LaCrosse, Wisconsin. This page provides an overview of LaCrosse encephalitis.
This eMedTV segment deals with Machado-Joseph disease, a hereditary condition that is characterized by clumsiness and weakness in the arms and legs, among other things. This page talks about the types, symptoms, and causes of this disease.
As this eMedTV article explains, meningocele is a condition that occurs when the spinal cord develops normally but the meninges protrude from a spinal opening. This Web page provides an overview of this type of spina bifida.
Motor neuron disease is a type of neurological condition in which the cells that control muscle activity are destroyed. This eMedTV segment discusses the different types of motor neuron disease and associated causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Myelomeningocele is the most severe form of spina bifida. As this eMedTV segment explains, it is characterized by exposure of the spinal cord through an opening in the spine. This resource offers an in-depth look at myelomeningocele.
As this eMedTV article explains, nonepileptic seizures look like epileptic seizures, but they do not cause the brain activity associated with epileptic seizures. This page highlights the conditions (such as narcolepsy) that may cause these seizures.
As this eMedTV segment explains, normal pressure hydrocephalus is a condition in which a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid puts pressure on the brain. This article explains this condition in detail, including information on its diagnosis and treatment.
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
As explained in this eMedTV article, periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is an illness characterized by involuntary leg twitching or jerking during sleep. This article discusses PLMD and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Psychogenic seizures may look like epileptic seizures, but they are caused by psychological factors. This eMedTV page provides detailed information about psychogenic seizures and explains why they must be treated differently from epileptic seizures.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome I used to be the name for a collection of rare, degenerative neurological disorders. This eMedTV article talks about Ramsay Hunt syndrome I and explains that it is now called dyssynergia cerebellaris myoclonica.
Rasmussen's encephalitis is a rare disease that usually affects only one hemisphere of the brain. As this eMedTV article explains, it occurs mainly in children under the age of 10. This page discusses Rasmussen's encephalitis in detail.
This eMedTV page explains the process used when diagnosing reflex sympathetic dystrophy, including a description of common tests. The diagnostic process can be complicated because the symptoms are common and some people improve without treatment.
RLS (restless legs syndrome) is characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs during inactivity. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at RLS and its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis.
RSD, or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, is characterized by continuous, intense pain that worsens over time. This eMedTV segment offers a description of the disorder, including causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis.
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.
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.
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 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.
Spinal meningitis is an infection in the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. As this eMedTV article explains, it is most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection. This Web page provides an overview of spinal meningitis.
St. Louis encephalitis is the most common human disease caused by mosquitoes in the United States. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at St. Louis encephalitis, including information on its causes, symptoms, and prevention.
As this eMedTV article explains, Sturge-Weber syndrome is a condition that may be diagnosed when an infant has seizures and a port-wine stain birthmark on the face. This resource provides a detailed description of Sturge-Weber syndrome.
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis is a serious infection caused by an altered form of the measles virus. This eMedTV article discusses subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in detail and includes information on its symptoms, stages, and treatment.
Sydenham chorea is a disorder affecting muscle movement that most often occurs in children. This eMedTV segment explains how Sydenham chorea develops as a complication of acute rheumatic fever and discusses how the disorder is treated.
As this eMedTV article explains, syringomyelia is a condition in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord due to a malformation, meningitis, or a tumor. This article discusses syringomyelia in detail, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Tay-Sachs disease is a rare, hereditary illness that causes progressive damage to certain nerve cells. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at the condition, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
As this eMedTV article explains, tethered spinal cord syndrome is a disorder caused by tissue attachments in the spinal cord that limit the movement of the spinal cord. This Web page provides an overview of tethered spinal cord syndrome.
Todd's paralysis is a condition in which temporary paralysis follows a seizure. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Todd's paralysis and stresses the importance of knowing that Todd's paralysis is not the same as a stroke.
Tourette syndrome is a chronic neurological condition generally characterized by motor and vocal tics. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at the condition, including symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis.
This selection from the eMedTV archives describes viral encephalitis, a group of illnesses that can cause swelling of the brain. This page covers viral encephalitis, including information on how to prevent it and how to recognize its symptoms.
As this eMedTV segment explains, western equine encephalitis is a mosquito-borne illness found mainly in the plains regions of the western and central United States. This page on the eMedTV site describes western equine encephalitis in detail.
Featured Medications
Carbidopa-levodopa is a medicine licensed to treat Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism. This eMedTV segment explains carbidopa-levodopa uses in more detail, including possible side effects of the drug and helpful tips on taking the medicine.
Carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone is a medication often prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV resource explains how carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone works, describes its effects, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Depakene is a medication used for the treatment of certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV article discusses the drug in more detail, including information on it works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Diazepam rectal gel is a drug that is used during increased seizure activity in adults and children. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the medication, including information on how it works, when it is used, and potential side effects.
Divalproex ER is a prescription drug licensed for treating mania and epilepsy, and for preventing migraines. This eMedTV resource explains how divalproex ER works, describes the effects of the drug, and offers general dosing information.
Eldepryl is prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease in combination with carbidopa-levodopa medications. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of Eldepryl, including information on possible side effects, dosing information, and general precautions.
Eletriptan is a prescription drug used to treat migraines; it is not used to prevent them. This eMedTV article explains how eletriptan relieves migraine symptoms, lists some potential side effects of the drug, and offers tips on how to take it.
Entacapone is a drug that is often prescribed with carbidopa-levodopa for treating Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of entacapone, explains how it works, and includes dosing information for the medication.
Ethosuximide is a drug that may be prescribed to treat absence seizures in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV Web page further discusses this prescription drug, including information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Glatiramer is a prescription medication for multiple sclerosis that comes in injectable form. This eMedTV article explains when and how to give the injections, describes the effects of the drug, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Interferon beta-1a is a medication that is prescribed for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. This eMedTV page describes the two different forms of interferon beta-1a, explains the effects of the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Interferon beta-1b is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat multiple sclerosis. This eMedTV resource describes interferon beta-1b in more detail and further explores its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
People experiencing partial, myoclonic, or generalized tonic clonic seizures may benefit from levetiracetam. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works, offers precautions to be aware of when taking the drug, and lists possible side effects.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Mysoline to treat certain types of epileptic seizures. This part of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at Mysoline, including information on its possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Naratriptan is a medicine that is approved to treat migraine headaches after they start. This eMedTV article explains how naratriptan works to relieve migraine symptoms, lists some side effects of the drug, and offers guidelines for taking it.
Orally Disintegrating Carbidopa-Levodopa
Orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa is prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa, including information on its other uses, how it works, and possible side effects.
Orally Disintegrating Selegiline
Orally disintegrating selegiline is a prescription drug used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV page explores orally disintegrating selegiline, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Oxcarbazepine is a drug that is used to control a certain type of seizure in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at oxcarbazepine, including information on its uses, dosing, possible side effects, and more.
Phenytoin is a prescription drug licensed to treat some types of epileptic seizures. This eMedTV page describes the types of seizures that can be treated with phenytoin, explains the effects of the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Rasagiline is a medication often prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV Web page describes rasagiline in more detail, explains how it works, and offers information on when and how to take the medication safely.
Rizatriptan is a drug used to treat migraines once they have started. This eMedTV article highlights how this prescription medicine works and when and how to take it, and also discusses rizatriptan side effects, dosing guidelines, and strengths.
Sumatriptan is a prescription drug licensed to treat migraine headaches. This portion of the eMedTV library highlights how sumatriptan works to relieve migraine symptoms, potential side effects of the medication, and some general dosing guidelines.
Tiagabine is a common prescription drug given to people who experience partial seizures. This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at this drug, including information on its dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Tolcapone is approved to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This page of the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at tolcapone, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and general precautions for the medication.
Zolmitriptan can be used to treat migraine headaches once they start. This portion of the eMedTV archives highlights how this prescription drug works, as well as its potential side effects, dosing guidelines, and available strengths.
Zonisamide is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of partial seizures. This eMedTV selection provides an overview of this drug, with detailed information on its effects, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Featured Symptoms
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.
Featured Anatomy
Of the potential cell phone health risks, brain cancer is not one of them. This eMedTV page debunks common myths regarding cell phones and explains how the greatest cell phone health risks are actually due to the increased risk of car accidents.
Featured Other
A mutation in the Tay-Sachs chromosome causes Tay-Sachs disease. This article from the eMedTV library provides a detailed look at this chromosome, including where it is located and how mutations in it are responsible for disease.
As this eMedTV article explains, a vagus nerve stimulator is a surgically implanted device that is sometimes used to treat epilepsy and depression. This selection from the archives discusses this device, including its side effects and success rate.
