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What causes seizures?

A seizure can be a symptom of an underlying health condition. WebMD identifies possible causes that include congenital defects, infections such as meningitis, encephalitis or toxoplasmosis, brain damage or trauma due to an aneurysm, stroke or head injury, fever, and withdrawal from medications, alcohol or drugs. People with diabetes can have seizures if their blood sugar level becomes extremely low. Johns Hopkins Medicine identifies additional possible seizure causes, including GLUT-1 deficiency, Alzheimer's disease, birth-related trauma, a progressive brain disease and brain tumors. Medl..

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What are some remedies for dry mouth at night?

Rinsing the mouth with fluoride rinses or applying brush-on fluoride gel to the teeth just before bedtime can also help to relieve dry mouth, explains Mayo Clinic. Additional remedies include avoiding medications such as antihistamines or decongestants that dry out the oral tissues, avoiding alcohol-based mouthwashes and rinsing the mouth with a mixture of 8 ounces of water, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.

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What are some key statistics about papillary thyroid cancer?

The incidence rates for thyroid cancer have increased, and it is the most rapidly increasing cancer diagnosis in the United States, as of 2015, states the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Survival rates vary by the subtype of thyroid cancer, but the overall five-year survival rate among all subtypes is 98 percent.

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What does vitamin K do in your body?

Vitamin K plays an important role in the clotting cascade, a complex physiological process that allows injured blood vessels to form clots. At the same time, it prevents unnecessary blood clotting, which keeps blood flowing freely though the blood vessels, explains Life Extension Magazine. These properties make Vitamin K useful in the treatment of bleeding in newborns who are unable to make sufficient Vitamin K and in people who have taken certain medicines, such as aspirin, sulfa drugs, antibiotics and quinidine, according to WebMD. Vitamin K may also be useful in preventing fatal complicatio..

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Does pancreas surgery cure pancreatitis?

The Whipple procedure is a complex surgical procedure incorporating several techniques into a single operation. During the procedure, surgeons remove the gallbladder, the head of the pancreas, part of the bile duct, small intestine and, depending on the case, part of the stomach, according to MUSC Digestive Disease Center. The surgeon then reconstructs the area.\nAlthough complicated, the Whipple procedure is safe, with a mortality rate of only 2 percent when performed by experienced surgeons, states Johns Hopkins Medicine. However, patients must stay in the hospital for one to two weeks to re..

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What are identification markings on pills?

By using easy online pill identification tools, such as the one available on Drugs.com, it is possible to identify a particular pill by entering the pill's imprint or its color and shape into the online pill finder, advises About.com. The tool displays information on possible drug matches along with pictures of each drug to aid in correctly identifying the pill in question.

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What causes arthritis?

The rubbery cartilage found where bones meet diminishes as people age. When it deteriorates to the point where the bones rub together, it is called osteoarthritis. Joint pain and swelling, limited range of motion and stiffness are symptoms of this condition. It can be triggered by hemophilia, blood supply disorders, gout and other types of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis. According to Mayo Clinic, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the membrane that covers the joints. Risk factors for this type of arthritis include a family history of the disease, being ..

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What are some causes of pain in the back of your head?

Migraine headaches often reach intense levels of pain accompanied by dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, nausea or sensitivity to light and noise, according to WebMD. Migraines either affect the entire head or shift to a confined area, such as the back of the head. Occipital neuralgia occurs when the occipital nerves, which run from the spinal cord up through the scalp, are damaged, and it typically causes intense jabbing pains in the back of the head and neck. Cervicogenic headaches affect the back of the head and neck, and severely limit neck movement, states About.com.

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What is Celebrex used for?

Celebrex is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, explains Drugs.com. Celebrex combats pain in inflammatory conditions by treating the underlying inflammation. Drugs.com advises patients to avoid taking Celebrex in conjunction with other NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, naproxen or meloxicam. Taking multiple anti-inflammatory drugs increases the risk of serious side effects, says WebMD. People who take blood-thinning medication, such as warfarin, should not take Celebrex because the drug combination increases the risk of bleeding.

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Can accutane harm an unborn baby?

According to Drugs.com, some birth defects resulting from Accutane usage include abnormalities to the face, ears, eyes, central nervous system, skull, thymus glands, parathyroid glands and cardiovascular system. Cases have also documented an IQ of less than 85, without any other abnormalities. According to Drugs.com, using Accutane during pregnancy also increases the chances of spontaneous abortion or premature birth. Any females who become pregnant while using this medication must cease usage immediately, and see a doctor with expertise in reproductive toxicity.

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