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What are symptoms of severe compression injuries due to whiplash?
Severe compression injuries affect the brain causing hematomas. Symptoms include loss of smell, double vision, brief loss of consciousness, confusion and loss of motor skills.
Does schizophrenia involve general weakness and blacking out or loss of consciousness?
Schizophrenia itself does not involve those symptoms, but the medications associated with schizophrenia can cause weakness and loss of consciousness. Please see your doctor immediately if you lose consciousness without any evident non-serious cause.
What are the symptoms of a gas embolism?
The primary sign of gas embolism is immediate loss of consciousness; it may or may not be accompanied by convulsions.
Also known as fainting?
Fainting is a brief loss of consciousness that occurs due to a insufficient supply of blood/oxygen to the brain. Symptoms: -Brief loss of consciousness. -May collapse without warning. -Will soon regain consciousness. If this is not brief...call for AMBULANCE!
What are the symptoms of encephalopathy?
Symptoms of encephalopathy can include confusion, memory loss, disorientation, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, and changes in behavior or personality. In more severe cases, individuals may experience seizures, coma, or loss of consciousness. Symptoms can vary depending on the cause and severity of the encephalopathy.
What are the symptoms of high-altitude cerebral edema?
The symptoms often begin with those of AMS, but neurologic symptoms such as an altered level of consciousness, speech abnormalities, severe headache, loss of coordination, hallucinations, and even seizures.
What are bodily symptoms of increased CO2 levels?
Symptoms of increased CO2 levels in the body can include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, confusion, headaches, and an increased heart rate. In severe cases, it can also lead to seizures or loss of consciousness.
What are the symptoms of CAA hemorage?
Symptoms of lobar hemorrhage in CAA include sudden onset of headache, neurologic symptoms such as weakness, sensory loss, visual changes, or speech problems, depending on which lobe is involved; and decreased level of consciousness.
What are the levels of a concussion?
The levels of a concussion are referrred to as Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3. Grade 1: Temporary disorientation, no loss of consciousness, all symptoms clear up in less than 15 minutes. Grade 2: Temporary disorientation, no loss of consciousness, symptoms persist for 15 minutes or more. Grade 3: Any loss of consciousness, whether for seconds or minutes. There's a good article on Concussion Management in Organized Sports that explains more. See http://www.headbraininjuries.com/concussion-management-sports.
What are some of the symptoms of having a brain tumor?
The symptoms of a brain tumor are headache or a feeling of pressure in the head, temporary loss of consciousness, confusion or feeling as if in a fog, amnesia, dizziness, ringing in the nauseous or vomiting, and fatigue.
What causes loss of consciousness in a person with diabetic ketoacidosis?
high levels of ketone and glucose can cause loss of consciousness in dka
What is the medical term meaning brief loss of consciousness caused by a lack of oxygen in the brain?
Syncope is a brief loss of consciousness due to lack of oxygen.SyncopeSyncope - Temporary loss of consciousness caused by a lack of blood supply to the brain.
