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Overview of Gelastic Seizures
A gelastic seizure is a rare focal seizure that causes uncontrolled laughing or giggling even in the absence of joy or happiness. A focal seizure is a seizure that begins in one part of your brain as opposed to generalized seizures that develop in your whole brain.
Nerve Damage in Long COVID May Arise from Immune Dysfunction
In a recently published study, researchers investigated the reasons behind neuropathic symptoms in long COVID.They found that neuropathic symptoms in long COVID may arise from immune system dysfunction.
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine/RPON: Overview and More
Ophthalmoplegic migraine is now called recurrent ophthalmoplegic neuropathy, or RPON. Contrary to what the name "ophthalmoplegic migraine" implies, it is actually not a migraine. RPON causes a headache and temporary paralysis of certain nerves around the eye.
Brain Damage May Be a Cause of Chronic Anxiety in Long COVID Patients, Study Finds
Inflammation in the brain and nerve cell damage are associated with symptoms of anxiety in long COVID-19 patients, a study finds.
Causes and Prevention of Seizures
Seizures are episodes characterized by involuntary movements, changes in consciousness, or both. They are more likely to occur when a person has a seizure disorder, which is often called epilepsy.
