Flashes of light
When the vitreous gel pulls or tugs (causes traction) on the retina, it creates nerve impulses that appear as flashes of light. The flashes are easier to see when you are looking at a dark area. They may come and go.
Flashes of light do not always mean that you have a retinal problem. They often are harmless. They may also be a symptom of a migraine headache. If you see flashing lights for the first time, or if they are different from any you have seen before, call your doctor immediately.
Abdominal Epilepsy in Children and Adults
Abdominal epilepsy is an exceptionally rare syndrome of epilepsy that's more likely to occur in children. With abdominal epilepsy, seizure activity causes abdominal symptoms. For example, it may cause pain and nausea. Anticonvulsant medications can improve the symptoms. Abdominal epilepsy is so uncommon that some experts question whether it exists. Abdominal pain is common in people with epilepsy as well as without. So it could be that the abdominal pain is only coincidental, not caused by seiz...
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