What is Dizziness really?

Dizziness is a term used to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, woozy, weak or unsteady. Dizziness that creates the false sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving is called vertigo.#dizziness #dizzy #headache #migraine #pain #nervepain #neurologist #neurologistmanila #winnielimkhoo #winnie #winniesharonlimkhoo View on Path

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

Is there life after a stroke?

The impact of your stroke depends on the area of the brain involved and the amount of tissue damaged. If your stroke affected the right side of your brain, your movement and sensation on the left side of your body may be affected. If your stroke damaged the brain tissue on the left side of your

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

What Is Neuralgia?

Neuralgia is a stabbing, burning, and often quite severe pain that occurs along a damaged nerve. The damaged nerve may be anywhere in the body, but is most common in the face and neck. The cause of a damaged nerve may be a disease like diabetes or multiple sclerosis, an infection like shingles, or  the

Simple Home Remedy for Neck Pain

Simple Home Remedies for Neck Pain Begin daily gentle stretching, including neck rolls and shoulder rolls, once the worst of your pain has subsided. Gently tilt, bend and rotate your neck. Warm your neck and back with a heating pad or in the shower or bath before doing these exercises. Your doctor or a physical

Neck Pain : Signs & Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of Neck Pain include: Pain that’s often worsened by holding your head in one place for long periods, such as when driving or working at a computer Muscle tightness and spasms Decreased ability to move your head Headache Seek medical care if your neck pain is accompanied by numbness or loss of

Nerve Specialist in Manila – Dra Winnie Lim Khoo

DR WINNIE LIM KHOO  :  ADULT NEUROLOGIST “Brain, Spinal Cord & Nerve Specialist” Specializes on the following neurological / medical cases: Stroke, Dizziness, Numbness, Pain, Vertigo, Headache, Migraine, Brain Tumor, Dementia, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Seizure, Pain Management, Post Stroke care and other neurological cases CLINIC SCHEDULE: Chinese General Hospital & Medical Center Room 919, Medical

Brain Specialist – Dr Winnie Lim Khoo

DR WINNIE LIM KHOO  :  ADULT NEUROLOGIST “Brain, Spinal Cord & Nerve Specialist” Specializes on the following neurological / medical cases: Stroke, Dizziness, Numbness, Pain, Vertigo, Headache, Migraine, Brain Tumor, Dementia, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Seizure, Pain Management, Post Stroke care and other neurological cases CLINIC SCHEDULE: Chinese General Hospital & Medical Center Room 919, Medical