What is Infective Endocarditis?
...needles in one or both arms Difficulty speaking or slurred speech For more information, see the resource on ischemic stroke. Complications involving organs other than the heart Some cases of...
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3D Ultrasound
...a sign of brain problems except in cases where it is hereditary. There is also a link between ultrasound and various neurodevelopmental problems that commonly affect children such as speech...
What is Open/Closed Treatment of Palatal or Maxillary Fracture: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...treated properly. These fractures can be treated with open surgery or closed therapy. In an open procedure, the doctor opens up the fracture site and sets the fractured bones manually....
What is Hemimandibulectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...for patients suffering from infections of the mandible, such as osteomyelitis. Mandibular necrosis associated with radiotherapy of the head or neck – In recent years, there has been an increasing...
What is Migraine Headache?
...These include:[4] Slurred speech or difficulty speaking A sudden, sharp pain which is unlike any pain that the person has previously experienced Paralysis or weakness in one or both arms...
Paediatric Audiology: Definition and Overview
...loss. Common options include: 1. Hearing Aids: Amplify sounds to improve hearing ability. 2. Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs): Help improve listening in challenging environments. 3. Speech Therapy: Works on developing...
What is Carotid Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the other hand, may cause the following symptoms: Vision loss in one eye Speech difficulties Numbness or weakness in the face and limbs Facial drooping on one side A person’s...
Amygdalohippocampectomy
...recall) * Emotional changes (e.g., reduced empathy, emotional reactivity) * Speech and language difficulties * Mood disturbances * Infection, bleeding, or scarring at the surgical site **Recovery and Rehabilitation:** After...
What is Coronary Atherectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the back part of the brain. If they are blocked or severely narrowed, the person may experience transient ischemic attack (ITA) or stroke symptoms including speech difficulty, dizziness, vision loss,...
What is Pediatric Acute Otitis Media?
...or muffled speech * Irritability or fussiness * Difficulty sleeping * Loss of appetite * Drainage from the ear (if the eardrum ruptures) **Diagnosis:** * Physical examination: * Otoscope examination...