A concussion is an injury to the brain. It’s caused when something hits you on the head, or when you hit your head against something. This action causes the brain to knock against the hard bony surface inside the skull. An injury to another part of the body that transmits force to the head can also result in a concussion. A concussion is also sometimes called a mild traumatic brain injury, or T-B-I.
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 dermoid cyst is the growth of normal tissue in an abnormal place in the body. The cyst is benign (not cancer). It contains different types of tissue, such as hair follicles, cartilage, sweat glands, and glands that make skin oils. A dermoid cyst in the brain or spinal cord is a rare type of dermoid cyst. They often appear in children under age 10, but can also appear in older children and young adults.
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.
