Etiology Of Strokes
Health Encyclopedia: Sinusitis Complications
Complications
Bacterial sinusitis is nearly always harmless (although uncomfortable and sometimes even very painful). If an episode becomes severe, antibiotics generally eliminate further problems. In rare cases, however, sinusitis can be very serious.
Osteomyelitis. Adolescent males with acute frontal sinusitis are at particular risk for severe problems. One important complication is infection of the bones (osteomyelitis) of the forehead. In such cases, the patient usually experiences headache, f...
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Epilepsy: Causes
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...a cascade of physical and chemical events that can then increase risk for heart problems.Apnea also causes decreased levels of the gas nitric oxide (NO), a potent substance that causes blood... Read more »What Is A Stroke?
New Prevention GuidelinesIn 2006, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association released updated guidelines for preventing a second stroke among patients who have... Read more »
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