Ménière’s Disease

Meniere’s disease symptoms tend to come on as “episodes” or “attacks.” Most people with Meniere’s disease don’t experience symptoms between episodes. Symptoms of Meniere’s disease include: vertigo (attacks can last anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours)   loss of hearing in the affected ear tinnitus (a sensation of ringing) in the affected ear

Vertigo & Dizziness

Vertigo is when a person feels like they are moving when they are not. Often it feels like a spinning or swaying movement. There may be associated nausea, vomiting, sweating, or difficulties walking. It is typically worsened when the head is moved. Vertigo is the most common type of dizziness The most common diseases that result

Rebound Headache

While over-the-counter medicines are helpful in improving headache pain, they must be taken with caution because they could actually make your headaches worse if they aren’t taken correctly. The overuse or misuse of analgesic medications — exceeding labeling instructions (such as taking the medications three or more days per week) or not following your physician’s

Altitude Headache

This headache is especially common in individuals who climb mountains and ski at high altitudes. It may be seen in acute mountain sickness along with other primary symptoms of pulmonary edema and cerebral edema. The headache is seen at high altitudes (above 8,000 feet and with increasing frequency as elevation increases) and is usually associated

Cough Headache

Cough headache is considered by some to be a form of exertional headache and is sometimes grouped together with other headaches described as “sneezing headache” and “laughing headache.” The International Headache Society defines cough headache as a headache that is felt in both sides if the head, which is of sudden onset, that lasts less

Exercise Headache

Exertional headaches are brought on by strenuous activities, such as running, swimming, or weight lifting, as well as sexual activity.  It  occur during or after sustained, strenuous exercise. Doctors divide exercise headaches into two categories. Primary exercise headaches are usually harmless, aren’t connected to any underlying problems and can often be prevented with medication. Secondary

Sinusitis & Headache

Many people think their headaches are due to sinusitis, but this isn’t usually the case. Although headaches can be a symptom of sinusitis, sinusitis is a distinct medical condition. Sinusitis is an inflammation and/or infection of the sinuses. Some of the causes include allergies, smoke, respiratory infections and immune deficiency. Sinusitis may have a sudden

Neurological Exam

Neurological Examination is an evaluation of a person’s nervous system that can be performed in the doctor’s office. It may be performed with instruments, such as lights and reflex hammers, and usually does not cause any pain to the patient. During a neurological examination, the neurologist reviews the patient’s health history with special attention to

Neurological Disorder

Neurological disorders are as follows: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Sleep Disorders Headaches Epilepsy Migraines Multiple Sclerosis Pinched Nerves Strokes Alzheimer’s Disease Seizures Numbness Peripheral Neuropathies Movement Disorders Parkinson’s Disease Details provided by author, Dr Winnie Sharon Lim Khoo an Adult Neurologist in Manila, Philippines

Spiritually Fit

  Discover the qualities of a healthy spirit and take steps to exercise your faith. Spiritual health brings satisfaction and happiness, just as physical health does. But you can’t get healthy spiritually by joining a spin class or running a marathon. Spiritual health requires spiritual exercises. In a letter to his young assistant Timothy, the Apostle Paul