Basilar migraine, also known as basilar-type migraine or migrainous brainstem aura, is thought to involve dysfunction in the brainstem and its connections. It may be related to cortical spreading depression (a wave of neuronal depolarization) affecting the occipital cortex and brainstem structures.
is a common gastrointestinal illness affecting travelers, with prevalence rates ranging from 30% to 70%, depending on the destination and season. Symptoms typically include urgently passed loose stools, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting. In some cases, symptoms may persist for longer than one month in about 2% of patients. TD is also a significant risk factor for developing irritable bowel syndrome.