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  2. Silent stroke - Wikipedia

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    A silent stroke (or asymptomatic cerebral infarction) is a stroke that does not have any outward symptoms associated with stroke, and the patient is typically unaware they have suffered a stroke. Despite not causing identifiable symptoms, a silent stroke still causes damage to the brain and places the patient at increased risk for both ...

  3. Lightheadedness - Wikipedia

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    Other simple remedies include avoiding sudden changes in posture when sitting or lying and avoiding bright lights. Several essential electrolytes are excreted when the body perspires. When people experience unusual or extreme heat for a long time, sweating excessively can cause a lack of some electrolytes, which in turn can cause lightheadedness.

  4. Dizziness - Wikipedia

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    Dizziness is a common medical complaint, affecting 20–30% of persons. [4] Dizziness is broken down into four main subtypes: vertigo (~25–50%), disequilibrium (less than ~15%), presyncope (less than ~15%), and nonspecific dizziness (~10%). [5] Vertigo is the sensation of spinning or having one's surroundings spin about them. Many people find ...

  5. Dizziness vs. vertigo: What the difference is and why ... - AOL

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    These conditions have some similar — and dangerous — symptoms. But dizziness and vertigo are not the same thing. Understanding the basics can help keep you safe.

  6. Cerebral hypoxia - Wikipedia

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    Silent stroke is a stroke which does not have any outward symptoms, and the patient is typically unaware they have had a stroke. Despite its lack of identifiable symptoms, a silent stroke still causes brain damage and places the patient at increased risk for a major stroke in the future. In a broad study in 1998, more than 11 million people ...

  7. Brainstem stroke syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms of a brainstem stroke frequently include sudden vertigo and ataxia, with or without weakness. Brainstem stroke can also cause diplopia, slurred speech and decreased level of consciousness. A more serious outcome is locked-in syndrome. [citation needed]

  8. What Happens If You Take Viagra and You Don't Need It? - AOL

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    Recreational Viagra use does happen, and while some men see harmless benefits from the active ingredient in the famous “little blue pill,” they’re still taking a significant risk every time ...

  9. Stroke - Wikipedia

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    Stroke may be preceded by premonitory symptoms, which may indicate a stroke is imminent. These symptoms may include dizziness, dysarthria (speech disorder), exhaustion, hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body), paresthesia (tingling, pricking, chilling, burning, numbness of the skin), pathological laughter, seizure that turns into ...