Pain of any type that occurs in any part of the head is called a headache. There are many different types of headaches, with just as many causes. The International Headache Society describes several different categories of headache: Tension-type Migraine and cluster Secondary headaches from an underlying condition, such as fever, infectious disease, sinus disorder,…
Parkinson disease (PD) is the second most common degenerative brain disorder, after Alzheimer disease. PD is more common in men than in women. People of all ethnic groups can develop PD, but it is less common among African-American and Asian populations. Most often, symptoms begin when people are around 60 years of age. Symptoms typically…
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in adults. Stroke can happen to anyone at any time—regardless of race, sex, or even age—but more women than men have a stroke each year, and African Americans have almost twice the risk of…
Temporomandibular joint disorder (or “dysfunction”) (TMD) is very common; more than 10 million people in the United States have it. Jaw pain is one of the symptoms of TMD. It’s important for you to know that jaw pain also can be a symptom of heart attack. Seek medical care immediately if jaw pain is accompanied…