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The Pathway for Cerebrospinal Fluid in the Brain The ventricular system consists of fourventriclesin the brain. Ventricles are a communicating online grid of chambers filled withcerebrospinal fluid(CSF). The ventricular system is the pathway for the CSF and is critical to thecentral nervous systems overall functioning. decade3d / Getty Images Developmental anomalies that impact the ventricular system include hydrocephalus and neural tube defects. They are located in the largest part of the brain, thecerebrum....

The nerve is responsible for equilibrium and hearing. Conditions of the vestibulocochlear nerve include vestibular neuritis,labyrinthitis, andacoustic neuroma. The cochlear part of the nerve travels from the cochlea in the inner ear in the spiral ganglion. MedicalRF.com / Getty Images Function The function of the vestibulocochlear nerve is purely sensory. It has no motor function. It communicate ssound and equilibrium information from the inner ear to the brain. Thecochlea, the part of the inner ear where the cochlear part of the nerve originates, detects soundwaves....

Dr. Rosenzweig is also an assistant clinical professor in theDepartment of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University. He received a 2007 Teaching Recognition Award from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. We reach more than 300 million readers annually. Verywell Health content is fact checked and reviewed by ourMedical Expert Boardfor accuracy and integrity. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

If you have anemia, you might feel weak, short of breath, or lightheaded. It also discusses how postoperative anemia is diagnosed and treated. What Are the Symptoms of Postoperative Anemia? Verywell / Theresa Chiechi Anemia signs and symptomscan range from mild to severe. What Happens if Your Hemoglobin is Low After Surgery? Postoperative anemia increases the risk of complications during the recovery period. Bleeding is common during and after surgery and can range from mild to life-threatening....

How common is anemia? Anemiais a condition in which red blood cell (RBC) number or function is diminished. Severe anemia can cause significant health problems, such as heart failure. dragana991 / Getty Images In rare cases, anemia can be a cause of death. Anemia is common during medical illnesses, and most of the time its treatable. dragana991 / Getty Images How Common Is Anemia? Anemia is fairly common. Anemia by Ethnicity Some types of hereditary anemia are especially prevalent among certain populations....

Anemia is a health condition in which the body does not produce or have enough healthy red blood cells. This can cause several changes in the body, including in thenails. Anemianailsoften present as spoon-shaped with pale nail beds. Manu Vega / Getty Images This article will discuss all the characteristics of anemia nails, diagnosis, and treatment options. Manu Vega / Getty Images Whats the Difference Between Typical Nails and Anemia Nails?...

The condition results from other long-term health conditions that affect your ability to create red blood cells. It is also known as chronic anemia or anemia of inflammation. About 1 million Americans over age 65 have anemia of inflammation. gpointstudio / Getty Images gpointstudio / Getty Images What Is Anemia of Chronic Disease? Anemia is a lack of healthy red blood cells with enough protein called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin requires iron to bring oxygen from the lungs to organs and tissues throughout the body....

Anesthesia allergy is a rare but serious reaction that can happen during surgery. During surgery, these signs can be harder to spot because patients are unconscious and covered by drapes. When someone experiences anesthesia allergy, they will be tested by an allergist afterward to pinpoint the trigger. SDI Productions / Getty Images This will help prevent another reaction in the future. Additionally, other common anaphylaxis symptoms, like hives and flushing, may not appear....

I truly believe education is the key when it comes to clearing your skin. The more knowledge you have, the more empowered you will feel. She has developed an informational class specifically for those suffering from acne. She has been licensed as an esthetician (skin care therapist) since 2000. Angela also has a personal understanding of acne. Suffering from inflammatory acne in her 20s, she has spent countless hours researching acne development and treatment....

This article will highlight important statistics and facts you gotta know about angina. Noncardiac Chest Pain Many people who have chest pain are worried that they may have heart disease. However, not all chest discomfort is resulting from angina. Moyo Studio / Getty Images How Common Is Angina? Angina is common among adults in the United States. Overall, cisgender males and females in the U.S. have similar rates of angina....

And, it is true that a number of non-cardiac conditions can produce chest discomfort. Some of these conditions actually do involve the coronary arteries, while others do not. All of these conditions are more commonly seen in women, though they sometimes occur in men. BSIP / UIG / Getty Images Am Health Drug Benefits. 2012;28(2 Suppl):S3-S6. doi:10.1016/j.cjca.2011.09.017 Fihn SD, Gardin JM, Abrams J, et al. Mosca, L, Manson, JE, Sutherland, SE, et al....

Angular cheilitisis a common inflammatory condition that affects the skin around the mouth. It involves painful, cracked sores on one or both corners where the upper and lower lips meet. The inflamed skin is sometimes confused forcold sores, but angular cheilitis is not contagious like cold sores. Reproduced with permission from © DermNet New Zealand and © Dr. Richard Ashtonwww.dermnetnz.org2023. The wounds last a few days but can reoccur. Various types of infections can cause angular cheilitis, which can be painful but not serious....

Heat-Related Symptoms Anhidrosis is itself a symptom. Exercise can increase the sweating response, by up to 1.2 liters per hour in athletes. A lack of sweating may be localized, affecting only certain regions of the body, or generalized. tommaso79 / iStock / Getty Images The incidence of hypohidrosis or anhidrosis is currently unknown, and it’s thought that many cases go undiagnosed. An estimate, however, may be made based on the incidence of heat-related events....