Brain

Epilepsy is a seizure disorder that affects thousands of adults and children. A seizure is when the brain has a burst of abnormal electrical signals over a short period of time. These signals cause the body and brain to react in certain ways. This video discusses the causes of epilepsy and what treatments are available.

Febrile seizures are seizures that occur during a fever. They are one of the most common nervous system problems of childhood. They typically appear between 6 months and 3 years of age. This video looks at the possible causes, typical symptoms, and what you should do as a parent.

A brain aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in the wall of th brain artery. If it tears and bleeds, nearby cells can be damaged.

Level of consciousness is a measure of a person's ability to interact with other people and to react to the surroundings.

A scalp contusion (bruise) can cause swelling, pain, and changes in skin color. Because a scalp contusion is a head injury, monitoring for concussion symptoms may be needed.

Dizziness is a common symptom. It may be described as lightheadedness, spinning, or feeling like you are going to faint. Dizziness can have many causes.

Encephalitis is a viral infection of the brain. It may cause headache, stiff neck, irritability, fever, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting.

Huntington disease is a genetic condition where the cells in specific areas of the brain are gradually destroyed over time.

A febrile seizure is a type of seizure that happens in a child who has a fever. Read on to learn tips for caring for your child at home.

Your child has had another seizure today. Follow these tips when caring for your child at home.

Your child has had a seizure. Read on to learn how to care for your child at home.

Fainting occurs when blood flow to the brain is less than normal. Your healthcare provider believes that your fainting was because of a vagal reaction. This condition is not a sign of serious disease. Here's how to care for yourself at home.

Learn how to care for yourself at home after fainting.

Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness. Near-fainting is like fainting, but you don't fully pass out. Here's how to care for yourself at home after this occurs.

Near-fainting is feeling like you are going to faint. But you don't lose consciousness. Read on to learn how to care for yourself at home when this occurs.

Learn how to care for yourself when you've had recurrent seizures.

You've had a seizure. A seizure happens when a burst of electrical activity occurs in the brain. Here's what to know about caring for yourself at home.

Migraine headaches are intense, recurrent headaches that may occur at any age but usually begin between the ages of 10 and 30 years. The precise cause is unknown, but it is hereditary in up to 80 percent of cases. This video gives additional details about migraines, including their symptoms and effective treatments.

Tension headaches are usually dull, aching, or throbbing headaches often associated with sensations of fullness, tightness, or pressure. The pain involves both sides of the head and neck. In this video, you'll find out more about symptoms, possible causes, and recommended treatments.

Headache pain can start in different structures in the head. The brain itself doesn't hurt, but other parts of the head do. Very rarely are headaches a sign of a serious medical problem.

A tension-type headache can develop slowly. Being aware of the symptoms helps you recognize a headache early. Then you can act to reduce pain and ease tension. Methods for relieving your symptoms include self-care and medicine.

Headache affects almost everyone at some time. It's the most common reason people miss days from work or school.

A tension headache can be quite painful. It can last for hours or even days. Here's how to care for this condition at home.

This often severe type of headache is different from other types of headaches in that symptoms other than pain occur with the headache. Learn how to care for yourself at home.

Learn how to care for a sinus headache at home.

A cluster headache is different from a migraine or a tension headache. A cluster headache starts suddenly, without any warning. The pain can become severe within minutes. The headache is often brief. It can last only 15 minutes. But it can also continue for several hours.

After the patch, you should start to feel better soon. Improvement often continues over the next several days.

If there is a loss of too much spinal fluid from a leak at the puncture site after a spinal tap, the spinal fluid pressure goes down and a headache occurs. This headache may be mild or severe. There may also be dizziness, nausea and blurred vision. Here's what you need to know.

You use pain medicines called analgesics to treat your headaches. You are now having more frequent or intense headaches. These are called rebound headaches. They are your body's response to too much pain medicine. Learn about treatment and home care.

Basic overview/introduction of TBI - where to get help, how to deal with symptoms, causes and potential remedies. © Veteran's Health Administration

Introductory overview of TBI screening process. © Veteran's Health Administration

Lists ways to approach changes in mood, how to accommodate, and technological resources to help alleviate these changes. © Veteran's Health Administration

Provides a 10-Step layout of how to improve memory while dealing with Concussion/ Mild TBI. © Veteran's Health Administration

Getting restful sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health, and it often takes preparation during the day. Improve your sleep regimen with these healthy sleep tips. © Veteran's Health Administration

This resource provides information to patients with concussion/mild TBI on how to manage dizziness related to their injury. © Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center

This program explains the link between Traumatic Brain Injury and epilepsy and the complicated struggle to deal with epilepsy while simultaneously trying to recover from traumatic brain and other injuries.

This resource briefly outlines the challenges caregivers may face, tips to help with those challenges, and a list of trusted resources for further assistance. © U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

A mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion, changes the way your brain works for a short time. Learn more about this condition.

Because a jolt to your head also causes a jolt to your neck, headaches with neck pain are the most common types of pain after a traumatic brain injury. About half of people with a TBI suffer from headaches.

It's important to know what to do if you get a concussion. This sheet can help.