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

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

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

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

CGH : Chinese General Hospital Neurologist – Dra Winnie Lim Khoo

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

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

Spinal Cord Specialist in Manila – 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

You may be suffering from Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy, a result of damage to your peripheral nerves, often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet. It can also affect other areas of your body. Your peripheral nervous system sends information from your brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) to the rest of your body. Peripheral neuropathy can result

What does a Brain Specialist do?

Doctors who specialize in treating the brain are called neurologists. A neurologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system. The nervous system is made of two parts: the central and peripheral nervous system. It includes the brain and spinal cord. Illnesses, disorders, and injuries that involve the nervous system often