The occipital bone is one of the eight bones that make up the cranium and is located at the back of the head. It has a curve at the base of the skull and an opening for the brainstem to connect with the spinal cord. The bone joins with other bones to form the back […]
The occipital lobe, responsible for vision, can be injured by automobile accidents, blunt force trauma, strokes, and gunshots. Rear-end car crashes and motorcycle accidents are particularly bad, while soccer players are at risk due to head-to-head contact. Strokes cause visual hallucinations and blindness, while gunshot wounds often result in long-term damage. A region located towards […]
Occipital neuralgia is caused by impairment, inflammation, or stress on the occipital nerves, resulting in burning or stabbing headaches in the back of the head. It can be diagnosed through MRI or nerve blocking, and treated with pain-reducing medications or nerve destruction procedures. Conservative treatment is often effective. There are two nerves that travel across […]
Occipital epilepsy, a rare condition that affects children, causes seizures originating in the occipital lobe of the brain and can lead to vision problems, headaches, and nausea. Diagnosis involves a neurological exam and EEG, and treatment typically involves drug therapy or surgery. Occipital epilepsy is a rare condition that usually affects children, usually between the […]
