Wednesday, September 15, 2010

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS WITH ETIOLOGY

Headache – because of increased in intracranial pressure caused by fluid shift

Seizures – increased ICP that exceeds seizure threshold

Irritability, dizziness, disorientation – caused by decrease Oxygen supply in the brain or decreased nerve conduction

Nausea and vomiting – resulted from decreased smooth muscle contraction

Muscle weakness – because of decreased muscle contraction secondary to low levels of potassium and sodium; caused also by decreased Oxygen supplies to muscle cells

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