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Ménière's disease (MD) is a disease of the inner ear that is characterized by potentially severe and incapacitating episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness in the ear. [3][4] Typically, only one ear is affected initially, but over time, both ears may become involved. [3] Episodes generally last from 20 minutes ...
Tinnitus is a variety of sound that is heard when no corresponding external sound is present. [ 1 ] Nearly everyone experiences faint "normal tinnitus" in a completely quiet room; but it is of concern only if it is bothersome, interferes with normal hearing, or is associated with other problems. [ 6 ]
That ringing or buzzing in your ears at any given time is a symptom commonly known as tinnitus. According to the National Institutes of Health, "1 out of 10 US adults has experienced tinnitus in ...
Rhythmic movement disorder. Rhythmic movement disorder (RMD) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive movements of large muscle groups immediately before and during sleep often involving the head and neck. It was independently described first in 1905 by Zappert as jactatio capitis nocturna and by Cruchet as rhythmie du sommeil. [1]
Venous hum is a benign auscultatory phenomenon caused by the normal flow of blood through the jugular veins. [1] At rest, 20% of cardiac output flows to the brain via the internal carotid and vertebral arteries; this drains via the internal jugular veins. The rush of blood from these veins to the brachiocephalic vein can cause the vein walls to ...
Quinoa. Quinoa has fiber and protein, and while it is enjoyed as a grain, it's actually a seed. Using it in place of other grains can help keep the blood-sugar effects of any given meal in check ...
A hoarse voice, also known as dysphonia or hoarseness, [ 1 ] is when the voice involuntarily sounds breathy, raspy, or strained, or is softer in volume or lower in pitch. [ 2 ][ 3 ][clarification needed] A hoarse voice can be associated with a feeling of unease or scratchiness in the throat. [ 2 ] Hoarseness is often a symptom of problems in ...
Prognosis. Good-Excellent. Benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) is characterized by fasciculation (twitching) of voluntary muscles in the body. [1] The twitching can occur in any voluntary muscle group but is most common in the eyelids, arms, hands, fingers, legs, and feet. The tongue can also be affected.