What causes nausea and vomiting?

Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms that can be caused by numerous conditions. Nausea and vomiting most often are due to viral gastroenteritis — often mistakenly termed “stomach flu” — or the morning sickness of early pregnancy. Many medications can cause nausea and vomiting, as can general anesthesia for surgery. Rarely, nausea and vomiting may

Experiencing Frequent Headache?

Based on a study in the Philippines, more than 60% of the population is experiencing headaches from time to time. But if you have a headache more days than not, you may be experiencing chronic daily headaches.The nature of chronic daily headaches makes them among the most disabling headaches. Chronic daily headaches occur 15 days

TIA increases risk of another stroke

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) come and go. Its also called a “Mild Stroke” a brief period of symptoms similar to those you’d have in a stroke. A temporary decrease in blood supply to part of your brain causes TIAs, which often last less than five minutes.  Like an ischemic stroke, a TIA occurs when a clot

Adult Neurologist in CGH : Chinese General Hospital & Medical Center

Dr. Winnie Lim Khoo  A Board Certified Neurologist in Metro Manila.  She was born in the Philippines & is fluent in English, Chinese, Filipino  & Ilonggo dialects.  Specialized training in the field of Neurology at Makati Medical Center & New York Presbyterian Hospital.   Field of Specialization  Dra. Winnie Lim Khoo a brain, spinal cord & nerve specialist with

Myelin Sheath : Nerve Protectors

Myelin Sheath is a wrapping of myelin around certain nerve axons, serving as an electrical  insulator that speeds nerve impulses to muscles and other effectors. The underlying cause of any type of neuralgia is damage to a nerve. Each nerve in your body is protected by a coating called the myelin sheath. When the myelin is damaged or wears away from the nerve, the stabbing, severe, shock-like pain of neuralgia results. There are many different factors, including

Neuropathy is Nerve Damage

Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage caused by a number of conditions. Causes of neuropathies include: Alcoholism. Poor dietary choices made by people with alcoholism can lead to vitamin deficiencies. Autoimmune diseases. These include Sjogren’s syndrome, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and necrotizing vasculitis. Diabetes. More than half the people with diabetes

Symptoms of Nerve Damage in the Philippines

Every nerve in your peripheral system has a specific function, so symptoms depend on the type of nerves affected. Nerves are classified into: Sensory nerves that receive sensation, such as temperature, pain, vibration or touch, from the skin Motor nerves that control muscle movement Autonomic nerves that control functions such as blood pressure, heart rate,

Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition in which you have an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, usually due to leg discomfort.  It typically happens in the evenings or nights while you’re sitting or lying down. Moving eases the unpleasant feeling temporarily. Restless legs syndrome, now known as restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease (RLS/WED), can

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Human Brain : The Command Center

The human brain is the master organ of the body. The brain takes in all information relating to the body’s internal and external environments, and it produces the appropriate responses. In humans, the nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS), which consists of the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous