Tag Archives: Dizziness

Main Symptoms of Carotid Stenosis

Carotid stenosis is a narrowing of the main neck pipes that feed blood to the brain. The plaque build-up acts like a partly closed faucet, so warning signs come and go long before a full blockage. The first hint is a brief blackout called a TIA: one side of the face droops, an arm drifts, or words slur for minutes, then clear. Patients often say, “It was weird—then I was fine.” Repeat TIAs follow the same script. The same arm goes weak, the same eye blurs, always on the side fed by the narrow artery. Vision can flicker. A shade... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Brainstem Bleeding

Brainstem bleeding is a sudden burst artery deep in the bridge between brain and spine. Because this area runs breathing, eye move, and face power, even a pea-size bleed strikes like lightning and can grow fast. The first blow is an instant thunderclap headache felt at the back of the head. People call it “the worst kick ever” and it often brings vomiting that shoots out without warning. Both eyes go weird together. The pupils may shrink to pin-points, become unequal, or bounce side-to-side. Trying to look left leaves one eye stuck in the middle. Face and tongue drop on... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Obstructive Hydrocephalus

Obstructive hydrocephalus happens when spinal fluid is blocked inside the brain, so pressure rises quickly. Symptoms can appear within hours in adults, or within days in babies. The hallmark is a sudden, pounding headache that is worse in the morning or when bending forward. Coughing or sneezing can feel like a hammer hit inside the skull. Nausea and vomiting follow the headache, often with little warning. A person may throw up and feel better for a short time, then the sickness returns. Vision blurs at the edges first, like looking through a tunnel. Lights can seem too bright, and quick... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury

A blow, bump, or jolt to the head can bruise the brain, stretch its fibers, or cause bleeding. Symptoms range from “I just got my bell rung” to life-threatening emergencies, so knowing what to watch for keeps you safe. Mild injuries (concussions) often cause a brief headache, dizziness, or “seeing stars.” You might feel foggy, slow to answer questions, or nauseated right after the hit. Memory of the event can be hazy, and lights or noise may bother you for hours or days. Sleep can be restless, mood may swing, and concentration on school or work tasks feels harder. Moderate... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Moyamoya Disease

Moyamoya disease is a rare condition in which the large arteries at the base of the brain slowly narrow, forcing tiny backup vessels to develop. These smaller vessels look like a “puff of smoke” on imaging, but they cannot carry enough blood, so the brain is starved of oxygen. Symptoms often start in childhood or early adulthood and can build up gradually or appear suddenly. The earliest warning is usually repeated transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)—brief episodes of weakness, numbness, or trouble speaking that resolve within minutes to hours. Children may complain of a sudden weak arm or leg, slurred speech,... Learn more