What is a Stroke Specialist?

A stroke is caused when there is interruption to the blood supply to the brain, which is often the result of a blood clot in a cerebral (brain) artery (ischaemic stroke ). It may also be caused by the rupturing of a blood vessel in or near the brain (haemorrhagic stroke). A stroke specialist or neurologist has

Understanding Neurological Problems

According to The Brain & Spine Foundation; The term ‘neurological’ comes from neurology – the branch of medicine that deals with problems affecting the nervous system. The word neuro means nerve and nervous system. Some neurological problems or conditions are present from birth (congenital), some are hereditary (genetic) and others have a sudden onset due to injury or illness, such as

Top 7 reason why you should visit a Neurologist

We first have to know what a neurologist is. A neurologist is a medical specialist who handles diseases / disorders in the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system), peripheral nerves (nerves connecting the brain and spine to the organs, like the lungs or liver), and muscles. Neurological diseases can include headaches; seizure; stroke;

Avoid the bulge this christmas season

Eat with a small group when you can. One study found that dining with six or more people can cause you to eat 76 percent more, most likely because the meal can last so long. (After an hour of staring at the stuffing, you’re more likely to have seconds.) At a big sit-down supper, be the

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

Do you have Diabetic Neuropathy?

Nerve damage or diabetic neuropathy resulting from chronically high blood glucose can be one of the most frustrating and debilitating complications of diabetes because of the pain, discomfort and disability it can cause, and because available treatments are not uniformly successful. Although pain or numbness in the legs or feet may be the most common

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 is a Complex partial seizures?

Focal dyscognitive seizures (complex partial seizures). These seizures involve a change or loss of consciousness or awareness. During a complex partial seizure, you may stare into space and not respond normally to your environment or perform repetitive movements, such as hand rubbing, chewing, swallowing or walking in circles. #seizure #seizuredisorder #epilepsy #medicine #treatment #specialist #winnielimkhoo

What is a Pinched Nerve?

A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues, such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. This pressure disrupts the nerve’s function, causing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness. A pinched nerve can occur at several sites in your body. A herniated disk in your lower spine, for example,

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