The term âbrain surgeryâ refers to various medical procedures that involve repairing structural problems in the brain. There are numerous types of brain surgery. The type used is based on the area of the brain and the condition being treated. Advances in medical technology have enabled surgeons to operate on portions of the brain without a single incision in or near the head. Brain surgery is a critical and complicated process.
Increased intracranial pressure in patients with Lyme disease is an uncommon but reported finding. We discuss 2 patients from Lyme endemic areas who initially presented with headache, nausea, and vomiting and were eventually found to have increased intracranial pressure, a mild cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis, and positive Lyme titers.
Faulty food preparation practices can often lead to contamination as well. An upset stomach and vomiting may indicate a bacterial illness, and the best treatment is to drink plenty of fluids and rest. A viral infection can also cause sudden vomiting. For example, noroviruses, also called Norwalk viruses, can pass between persons or spread through contaminated foods.