Search Results for: twitching
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Why Is My Eyelid Twitching? 6 Surprising Reasons
Not to be confused with eyeball twitching, eyelid twitching is a benign condition that's often caused by stress, caffeine, fatigue, and other factors.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Family Health
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What Causes Eye Twitching? About Ocular Myokymia
Ocular myokymia, commonly known as eyeball twitching, can be either twitching of the eyelids or the twitching of the eyeball. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 5 Minute Read
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment
REM sleep behavior disorder is a rare but serious sleep problem. Many people who have it go on to develop Parkinson's disease. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health
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What Is Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)?
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of disorders caused by damage in the frontal or temporal lobes of the brain. Learn symptoms, causes, types, and more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Can You Start Cosmetic Treatments Too Soon?
Guy Stofman, MD, discusses how the pandemic helped to spark an increased demand for cosmetic treatments. Learn more.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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What to Know About Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are electrolyte disorders that cause sodium to be too low or high. Learn what causes them.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Are the Warning Signs of Epilepsy?
Doctors usually diagnose epilepsy after 2 or more seizures without an explanation. Intense febrile seizures can be an early warning sign of epilepsy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Types of Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
There are two main types of epilepsy: focal seizure disorders and generalized seizure disorders. Learn about the types of epilepsy and their symptoms.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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UPMC Neurosurgeon Explains Microvascular Decompression for Facial Pain and Spasms
UPMC is a leading center for microvascular decompression, a minimally invasive surgery that treats the underlying cause of trigeminal neuralgia.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness