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Brain hypoxia -ischemia
- ... after their oxygen supply disappears. As a result, brain hypoxia can rapidly cause severe brain damage or death. ... only blood pressure and heart function remain, the brain may be completely dead.
- ... some people with cerebral palsy, parts of the brain are injured due to a low level of oxygen ( hypoxia ) in those areas. It is not known why ...
- ... its covering, which may cause pressure on the brain ( subdural hematoma or epidural hematoma ) Concussion BREATHING CONDITIONS Low oxygen in the body (hypoxia) High carbon dioxide level in the body (hypercapnia) ...
- ... central nervous system after birth) Lack of oxygen ( hypoxia ) at birth Causes in adults: Nervous system diseases Genetic disorder Medicines Stroke or brain injury Tumors Illicit drugs Head and neck trauma
- ... illness, recovery is generally complete. Uncorrected episodes of hypoxia (lack of oxygen) caused by muscle spasms in the throat may lead to irreversible brain damage.
- ... Tests that may be done include: Blood tests Brain CT scan Chest x-ray Electrocardiogram (ECG) ... acute mountain sickness symptoms and swelling in the brain (cerebral edema). Portable hyperbaric chambers allow hikers to ...
- ... properly. Many of the developing organs, including the brain and heart, may be injured. Too much oxygen ... blood may also lead to problems in the brain and eye. Babies with certain heart conditions may ...
- ... be treated. These may include: Anemia Decreased oxygen ( hypoxia ) Heart failure High carbon dioxide levels (hypercapnia) Infections ... long-term ( chronic ) disorders that cause dementia . Acute brain syndromes may be reversible by treating the cause. ...
- ... function. Such conditions include: Anemia Decreased blood oxygen ... in the brains of people with Alzheimer disease. While they offer ...
- ... cause confusion. These include: Anemia Decreased blood oxygen ( hypoxia ) level Heart failure High blood carbon dioxide level ...