I have aneurysm, so what is next?

If a brain aneurysm is detected before it ruptures, treatment may be recommended to prevent it rupturing in future. Most aneurysms won’t rupture, so treatment is only carried out if the risk of a rupture is particularly high. Factors that affect whether treatment is recommended include your age, the size and position of the aneurysm,

Real facts about Motor Neurone Disease

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is the name given to a related group of diseases which destroy the motor nerves (neurones) in the body. Symptoms vary, but among them, MND can cause paralysis, impair speech, and cause eating and drinking difficulties. As MND progresses, the motor neurones of t he body are gradually damaged. This blocks

7 Healthy Christmas Eating Strategy

Limit high calorie foods. Research has shown that when faced with a variety of foods with different tastes, textures, smells, shapes, and colors, people eat more―regardless of their true hunger level. Cutting down on your personal smorgasbord can decrease what you end up eating by 20 to 40 percent. Choose food wisely such as leafy

Facts about Parkinson’s Disease

Around the world, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) has affected around 6.3 million people Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year, and this number does not reflect the thousands of cases that go undetected. It is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental and ageing factors Incidence of Parkinson’s increases with age, but an

What are the signs of Pinched Nerve?

Pinched nerve signs and symptoms include: Numbness or decreased sensation in the area supplied by the nerve Sharp, aching or burning pain, which may radiate outward Tingling, “pins and needles” sensations (paresthesia) Muscle weakness in the affected area Frequent feeling that a foot or hand has “fallen asleep” The problems related to a pinched nerve

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

Possible complication of stroke

A stroke can sometimes cause temporary or permanent disabilities, depending on how long the brain lacks blood flow and which part was affected. Complications may include: Paralysis or loss of muscle movement. You may become paralyzed on one side of your body, or lose control of certain muscles, such as those on one side of

Daily life with Migraine

Living with migraines can be a difficult challenge. Almost one-third of migraine sufferers experience moderate to severe disability. The head pain and other migraine symptoms make it difficult for many to function during attacks. Migraines are a leading cause of disability around the globe. Despite that, half of those with migraines aren’t under a doctor’s

Women suffer from migraine 3x more than men

Women experience migraine differently than men. Women report episodic pain (often for a longer duration) and chronic pain more frequently than men. More severe and more frequent migraine attacks often result from changes in estrogen levels. Research has connected hormones to migraine, but not all migraines are hormonal. During childhood, migraine is more prevalent in boys than

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