Effects of High Altitude Aug 28, 2008
The lack of oxygen can result in headache, dizziness, lack of apatite, nausea, and inability to sleep. Not all people suffer from altitude effects, and it is not known why some people suffer from altitude sickness while others do not. (Suite101.com)
West Nile Claims 2 Lives On L.I., 3rd Death Probed On S.I. Aug 28, 2008
The mans symptoms included fever, dizziness and weakness. He became ill on Aug. 6, was hospitalized on Aug. 8, and remains hospitalized. (WNBC.com, NY)
Warning over contaminated vodka Aug 28, 2008
"An excessive intake of methanol can cause methanol poisoning and the effects include nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, drowsiness and dizziness, blurred vision leading to blindness, and breathing difficulties.". Legitimate stock. (BBC News)
Stroke Awareness Aug 27, 2008
Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body * Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding * Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes * Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination * Sudden severe headache with no known cause * Other danger signs that may occur include double vision, drowsiness, and nausea or vomiting. Sometimes the warning signs may last only a few moments and then disappear. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Brain injuries in U.S. combat veterans largely undiagnosed Aug 27, 2008
But tens of thousands of others have longer-term problems that can include, to varying degrees, persistent memory loss, headaches, mood swings, dizziness, hearing problems and light sensitivity. Today in Americas. (International Herald Tribune)
Anticonvulsants, CFS/ME and FM Aug 26, 2008
Headaches, dizziness and vision impairment are common side effects. Some anticonvulsants can cause weight gain, but a few (topiramate, vigabatrin and zonisamide) may lead to weight loss. (Suite101.com)
Workers sickened cleaning store Aug 26, 2008
Early symptoms of exposure include headaches, dizziness and nausea. Ammonia also is a colorless gas but it has a strong odor that can cause skin irritation and respiratory difficulties. (NJ.com -- Times)
Cancer Vaccine Linked to Pancreatitis Aug 26, 2008
Australia alone reported over 1,000 suspected reactions to the vaccine, although most were not life-threatening and included headaches, dizziness and vomiting. Acute pancreatitis is characterized by sudden, severe abdominal pain. (Newsmax)
Depression Drug Eases Chronic Low Back Pain Aug 26, 2008
But significantly more patients taking Cymbalta dropped out of the trial because of side effects, which included nausea, dry mouth, fatigue, diarrhea, excessive sweating, dizziness and constipation. Lilly said side effects were similar to those seen in previous trials of Cymbalta for other conditions. (Newsmax)
it happened suddenly Aug 24, 2008
nires disease, which is characterized by episodes of dizziness, ear pressure and progressive hearing loss, usually in one ear ... She visited her doctor, who referred her to Dr. David Beal, a specialist in dizziness disorders in Anchorage ... It is characterized by episodes of dizziness, ear pressure and progressive hearing loss, usually in one ear. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Danger vodka warning over illicit bottles Aug 23, 2008
Effects of methanol poison-ing include abdominal pain, drowsiness and dizziness, blurred vision leading to blindness and breathing difficulties. Kevin Jones, Senior Trading Standards Officer for Wrexham County Borough Council, said: This product is potentially harmful to health. (Daily Post)
Five People Arrested On Marijuana Possession Charges Aug 23, 2008
Coleman was taken to a hospital after complaining of dizziness. He will later be turned over to the Department Enforcement Administration. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Cymbalta Receives European Approval for the Treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder Aug 22, 2008
Patients taking duloxetine may experience dizziness or fainting upon standing. The most common side effects of duloxetine include: -- For depression: nausea, dry mouth, headache, insomnia, diarrhea -- For diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain: nausea, somnolence (sleepiness), fatigue, headache, dizziness -- For stress urinary incontinence: nausea, dry mouth, fatigue -- For generalised anxiety disorder: nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation, insomnia, decreased appetite,... (PR Newswire)
Glavine should be ready by spring Aug 22, 2008
Church has been sidelined by post-concussion syndrome since he left a game July 5 against the Phillies due to dizziness - six days after he came off the DL. He missed most of June following a May 20 concussion, his second in less than three months. Pavano to start Saturday: Carl Pavano, written off by Yankees fans, will return and start for the team Saturday at Baltimore. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Wilson braces for end of Pirates tenure Aug 22, 2008
He spent the night at Allegheny General Hospital and, because of headaches and dizziness, slept little. Some goodbye. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Doctor offers heat stroke warning Aug 22, 2008
According to French, heat exhaustion is characterized by dehydration, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, profuse sweating, dizziness and even syncope- or passing out. Heat stroke is more serious in that the body s ability to maintain temperature fails, French said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
How 275 food allergy tests 'feed on fear and could be health hazard' Aug 22, 2008
I was diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) 24 years ago: at the time I was up nightly with diahorrea, sickness, dizziness - multiple symptoms. The hospital specialist said IBS was a psychosomatic illness caused by stress. (Daily Mail)
Strokes Can Strike the Youngest Aug 22, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008. Brain attacks can even happen in the womb, and new guidelines address issue. (U.S. News & World Report)
Terms of Service Aug 21, 2008
A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF USERS MAY EXPERIENCE EPILEPTIC SEIZURES WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN LIGHT PATTERNS OR BACKGROUNDS ON A COMPUTER SCREEN OR WHILE USING THE SERVICE. CERTAIN CONDITIONS MAY INDUCE PREVIOUSLY UNDETECTED EPILEPTIC SYMPTOMS EVEN IN USERS WHO HAVE NO HISTORY OF PRIOR SEIZURES OR EPILEPSY. IF YOU, OR ANYONE IN YOUR FAMILY, HAVE AN EPILEPTIC CONDITION, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO USING THE SERVICE. IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SERVICE AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN IF YOU... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Cooling measures being addressed for Farm Progress Show Aug 21, 2008
According to WebMD, warning signs of heat exhaustion include: heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting and fainting ... Signs of dehydration include: muscle cramps, dizziness, feeling lightheaded or feeling very tired. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
US beats China in physical 9-1 game Aug 21, 2008
Matt LaPorta was taken to the hospital for a precautionary CAT scan Monday night with dizziness only three days after Jayson Nix fouled a ball off his left eye and needed microsurgery. LaPorta has a mild concussion and will be monitored daily, according to the USOC.. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Young vet killed by Hendra virus Aug 21, 2008
It causes neurological symptoms, including headaches and dizziness, and also affects the respiratory system. There has been no human to human transmission but Queensland authorities have admitted to knowing little about the deadly virus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Oscoda woman undergoes new CyberKnife treatment for tumor Aug 20, 2008
She experienced visual disturbances, dizziness and double vision. The eye began to droop. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Hantavirus deaths rare Aug 20, 2008
There may also be headaches, dizziness, chills, and abdominal problems, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. About half of all HPS patients experience these symptoms. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Doctors Stress Caution to Prevent Heat Exha00004000ustion Aug 19, 2008
Note the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat strokes, which both exhibit the same warning signs: Dizziness, sweating, nausea, cramping or light headedness. If you find yourself feeling that way move to a cooler location and drink lots of water or Gatorade. (WSJA.com, AL)
Impotence drug treats prostate enlargement: study Aug 19, 2008
"Although they are effective, each of these drug classes can produce unwanted side effects, including dizziness, hypotension (low blood pressure) and sexual dysfunction," they wrote. (Reporting by Maggie Fox; editing by Mohammad Zargham). (Scientific American)
ED Drug Relieves Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Aug 19, 2008
Current drugs used to treat the condition can produce side effects such as dizziness, low blood pressure and sexual dysfunction. In this study that included 1,056 men in 10 countries, the men were randomly divided into five groups that received either a placebo or tadalafil doses of 2. (Health-Finder)
Tadalafil shows promise for relief of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH Aug 19, 2008
Drugs currently used to treat these symptoms can produce unwanted side effects, including dizziness, low blood pressure and sexual dysfunction. Participants in the tadalafil study were required to have at least a 6-month history of LUTS secondary to BPH. Subjects with a high PSA (more than 10 ng/ml) were excluded, as were subjects with other complicating conditions or conflicting drug treatments. (EurekAlert!)
One woman's battle with the effects of salmonella Aug 17, 2008
Dizziness and a strange pain - "It felt like my bones were disintegrating," she recalled this week - were other symptoms. In the months and years that followed, Havel had other symptoms, including memory loss, swelling due to an overactive thyroid, and the development of grapefruit sized lumps throughout her body. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Cancer jab linked to pancreas disease Aug 17, 2008
The TGA has received 1013 reports of suspected adverse reactions to Gardasil, including soreness, swelling, redness or other reaction at the injection site (20percent), headaches (20percent), dizziness (15percent), nausea (16percent) and vomiting (6. 9percent). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Strokes killing the young Aug 16, 2008
Most young adults dismiss warning signs like dizziness, temporary loss of vision, sudden weakness in limbs and difficulty in speaking or understanding words as such symptoms disappear within 24 hours. But doctors say that all these are symptoms of a transient ischemic stroke (TIA) or a temporary stroke, which warn of a lethal brain stroke. (India Times, India)
Senior notes Aug 15, 2008
Signs of hyperthermia, i.e., heat stress, include fatigue, dizziness, throbbing headache, confusion, nausea and rapid heartbeat. Beating the bite. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Stress, Anxiety Can Make Allergy Attacks Worse Aug 15, 2008
Stress, Anxiety Can Make Allergy Attacks Even More Miserable And Last Longer. Stress, Anxiety Can Make Allergy Attacks Even More Miserable And Last Longer. (Science Daily)
Causes of Chronic Fatigue Aug 14, 2008
In CFS/ME there are always other symptoms besides fatigue, such as pain, headaches, swollen glands, fever, cognitive problems, nausea, stomach upset, cardiac symptoms and dizziness. Fatigue alone is not indicative of this illness. (Suite101.com)
How to Improve Your Home's Indoor Air Quality Aug 14, 2008
Health Effects include eye, nose and throat irritation, shortness of breath, dizziness, lethargy, fever and digestive problems. Can cause asthma, humidifier fever, influenza and other infectious diseases. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
VUMC cautions parents as children head into fall sports Aug 14, 2008
Signs of heat illness include: headache, dizziness, nausea, rapid pulse, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, confusion, shallow breathing or muscle cramps. At any of these signs, athletes should stop activity, tell their certified athletic trainer or coach, and go to a cool place and replenish fluids, said Bellamy. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
USC gears up for open scrimmage on Wednesday Aug 13, 2008
- Running back Taylor Rank missed practice after taking a hit to the head and experiencing dizziness. . (GamecockInsider.com)
FDA OKs HIV Drug Viread for Hepatitis B Aug 13, 2008
Other reported adverse events included , diarrhea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, inflammation of the nose and throat, back pain, and , according to Gilead. Gilead notes that severe, acute worsening of hepatitis B has been reported in patients who have stopped using anti-hepatitis B therapy, including Viread, so patients' liver function should be closely monitored for at least several months after stopping Viread or other anti-hepatitis B therapy. (WebMD)
* Drunk burglar stung to death in mass bee attack Aug 13, 2008
Liao Yao-pan (`Y), chief of the toxicology department at Changhua Hospital, said the level of injury caused by bee stings depends on the level of the allergic reaction, which could range from itchiness and dizziness to losing consciousness and heart failure. Lee Tung-feng (Fp), another Changhua bee farmer, said that bees seldom attack humans unless they are bothered, so people should avoid upsetting them to avoid being stung. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Wake Forest Football Practice Report, Aug. 12 Aug 13, 2008
Notes: Linebacker experienced dizziness towards the end of practice Tuesday and was escorted off the field by EMS technicians. Jarrett went to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center for precautionary purposes. (Wakeforestsports.com)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Aug 12, 2008
Chin was admitted to Taipei Medical University-Wan Fang Hospital on Aug. 3 after complaining of dizziness. Hospital authorities said on Sunday that the blood clot in her brain was cleared before it did any damage. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Experts: Take time out for concussions Aug 12, 2008
Parents, players and coaches know the symptoms -- from immediate signs, such as being dazed, amnesia, moving slowly or clumsily, to later symptoms such as dizziness, sleep problems, irritability and concentration problems. Athletes don't return to play until cleared by a health professional. (CNN)
A Safe and Simple Solution for Vertigo Aug 12, 2008
BPPV, an inner ear disorder that commonly causes feelings of dizziness, is probably caused by loose calcium carbonate crystals that move in the sensing tubes of the inner ear. Although no one is sure exactly what causes the crystals to break loose from the inner ear sensor, the problem has been linked to head trauma and viral infections of the inner ear, Fife says. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Teens with diabetes not defined by disease Aug 12, 2008
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) causes dizziness and energy loss. Less commonly, a person can pass out from extremely low blood sugar, go into seizures or a coma, or die. (USA Today -- News)
Scots heart victims are too slow in calling 999 Aug 12, 2008
SCOTS take heart attack symptoms more seriously in others than in themselves, a study out today reveals. Even though a third of people (34%) would do the right thing by getting someone to call 999 if they reported having unusual chest pain, 68% of Scots would put their own lives at risk by not making the call. (Glasgow Evening Times)
Children's hospital reopens Aug 11, 2008
They and the hospital workers showed signs of nausea, vomiting and dizziness, Jackson said. Hospital staff put the mother and patient, whose names were not released, in isolation and moved the chemical outside as a precaution before fire officials arrived. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Is it harmful or just annoying? Aug 10, 2008
Certain people bitten experience severe pain around the bite site, heavy sweating, muscular pains, vomiting, headaches and dizziness ... Certain people bitten experience severe pain around the bite site, heavy sweating, muscular pains, vomiting, headaches and dizziness. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
U.S. says conflict over anthrax vaccine motivated suspect Aug 10, 2008
By 2000, more than 570,000 military personnel had been vaccinated, and hundreds had filed an "adverse event report," citing some kind of a reaction after getting the shots, ranging from fatigue, dizziness and muscle pain, to more serious conditions like thyroid disorders or rhabdomyolysis, a muscle ailment. Congressional hearings were held, and dozens of members of the House of Representatives signed a letter to the Pentagon calling the mandatory vaccination program "a flawed policy that should... (International Herald Tribune)
FDA Allows Phase 2 Study for Sound Pharmaceuticals' Novel Drug to Prevent Chemotherapy Induced Hearing Loss Aug 8, 2008
Symptoms of ototoxicity include hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo and difficulty understanding speech. Historically, the incidence of cisplatin or carboplatin-induced hearing loss was widely under estimated or reported due to inadequate testing or a lack of reporting. (PR Newswire)
Abbott Study Shows Investigational Heat-Stable Norvir(R) Tablet Provides Similar Drug Levels to Current Norvir Capsule Aug 8, 2008
The most commonly reported side effects are: feeling weak or tired, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, changes in taste, tingling feeling or numbness in hands or feet or around the lips, headache, and dizziness. This is not a complete list of reported side effects. (PR Newswire)
Mercury Rises; Take Care Of Your Body Aug 8, 2008
Dizziness or lightheadedness. Severe dehydration, a medical emergency, can cause. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
The Dangers of Vitamin Megadosing Aug 8, 2008
Also, megadoses of vitamin E may cause dizziness or an upset stomach. To avoid vitamin megadosing, healthy adults should that contain no more than the RDA for any ingredient and only take the amount listed on the label. (Suite101.com)
Washington County Health Department offers tips for preventing heat illnesses Aug 8, 2008
If you experience signs of heat stress such as dizziness, rapid heartbeat, diarrhea, nausea, cramps, throbbing headache, dry skin (no sweating), chest pain, great weakness, mental changes, breathing problems, or vomiting, contact your health care provider immediately, Mary Beth Murray said. For more information about heat-related illnesses and heat safety tips, contact the Washington County Health Department at 918-335-3005 or visit the Web site. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
August is National Medicine Abuse Awareness month Aug 8, 2008
Physical signs of DXM abuse to look for: hallucinations, panic attacks, racing heart, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, headaches, rashes, itchy skin, numb extremities and coma. If you see these symptoms, call 911 immediately. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
On the scanner Aug 8, 2008
Friday, July 25 Dizziness: At 7:56 a.m., firefighters responded to a 93-year-old woman who was dizzy and shaky. She was treated and transported to Overlake Hospital. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
Many Miss Out on Stroke Treatment Aug 8, 2008
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. Sudden, severe headache with no know cause. (Health-Finder)
Heat Threatens Equestrian Events Aug 8, 2008
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Fall-prevention seen cutting Medicaid costs Aug 7, 2008
Clinicians involved in home care, outpatient rehabilitation and senior centers targeted things that, over time, compromise a person s ability to defy gravity, Baker said, such as medications that could cause dizziness, vision loss, poor forward momentum or improper footwear. The rates of fall-related injuries including hip and other fractures, head injuries and joint dislocations were evaluated by the research team from 2004 through 2006, among people 70 or older. (New Haven Register, CT)
Keeping Migrant Workers' Children Healthy Aug 7, 2008
24, 2000) Green tobacco sickness, characterized by headache, nausea, vomiting and dizziness, may be increasing as family tobacco farms are consolidated into large commercial operations and work is done by. (July 17, 2006) Two studies of immigrant farmworker families in North Carolina and Virginia found evidence of pesticide exposure in young children, and prompted researchers to call for pesticide safety training for. (Science Daily)
Fitness First wins legal stoush over 'sick' woman's contract Aug 7, 2008
After a month, as her dizziness worsened and her vision blurred, she reported the problem to staff. She said they were not interested. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
A taste of China Aug 7, 2008
MSG, or monosodium glutamate, came under fire in the 1970s as it was suspected in self-reported cases of heart palpitations and dizziness. But Chaudhari said so-called Chinese Restaurant Syndrome has not been observed in objective scientific studies. (Florida Times-Union)
Warning: Don't let heat beat you Aug 6, 2008
Signs to watch for include loss of consciousness, dizziness or mental confusion. Deters said heat stroke victims need immediate medical attention. (Pekin Times, IL)
Warnings issues regarding excessive heat Aug 6, 2008
Gamber explained that a person being exceedingly active on a 99-degree day can feel the symptoms of heat exhaustion, which include weakness, vomiting, dizziness, light-headedness, a fast heart rate and a core temperature between 103-104 degrees. If any of the symptoms are present, medical experts strongly advise patients to go inside to cool down and drink ice water. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Burned by the sun? Aug 5, 2008
Warning signs include dizziness, disorientation and confusion, dry mouth or loss of the ability to sweat, Robison said. By the time that starts happening, that s serious and needs medical attention, he said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Terms of Service Aug 5, 2008
A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF USERS MAY EXPERIENCE EPILEPTIC SEIZURES WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN LIGHT PATTERNS OR BACKGROUNDS ON A COMPUTER SCREEN OR WHILE USING THE SERVICE. CERTAIN CONDITIONS MAY INDUCE PREVIOUSLY UNDETECTED EPILEPTIC SYMPTOMS EVEN IN USERS WHO HAVE NO HISTORY OF PRIOR SEIZURES OR EPILEPSY. IF YOU, OR ANYONE IN YOUR FAMILY, HAVE AN EPILEPTIC CONDITION, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO USING THE SERVICE. IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SERVICE AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN IF YOU... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
