Cervical Fracture is Broken Neck

Cervical Fracture is also commonly called “Broken Neck”. It is made up of 7 connected bones called vertebrae. The vertebrae are connected to each other above and below through strong discs and joints on either side called facet joints. Your discs protect your spine by acting like shock absorbers to distribute weight evenly through your

Understanding Lower Back Pain

Lower Back pain is a very common problem among adults affecting up to 80% of people at least once in their lifetime. The pain can lead to significant loss of function resulting in individuals being unable to complete their normal daily activities including work.  In most cases the pain isn’t caused by anything serious and

Understanding Nausea

Nausea comes in waves and may make you want to vomit. It often occurs before or after vomiting. You may suddenly feel cold, clammy and dizzy and appear pale. You may also notice your breathing and heart rate change. There is an area in the brain called the “vomiting center” and this controls nausea and vomiting. 

Understanding Brain Tumor

According to the National Brain Tumor Society,  Brain tumor is defined as an abnormal growth 
of tissue in the brain or central spine that can disrupt proper brain function. Brain tumours are graded according to how fast they grow and how likely they are to grow back after treatment. Grade one and two tumours are low grade,

Understanding the different types of Stroke

A stroke normally happens when blood cannot supply oxygen and important nutrients to your brain cells. When brain cells do not get enough oxygen or nutrients, they die. A stroke can happen in two main ways:  Ischemic Stroke Hemorrhagic Stroke An Ischemic Stroke occurs when a blood vessel that supplies the brain becomes blocked or “clogged” and impairs blood

Understanding Neck Pain

Firstly we have to know that our neck is a flexible connection between your head and the rest of your body  Many vital structures pass through this area of the body.. Because of its location and range-of-motion, it is often left unprotected and subject to injury. Neck pain can result from many different causes — from injury, to age-related

Lagi ba Sumasakit ang ulo mo?

Palagi po bang sumasakit ang iyong ulo? Hirap ka na ba sa sakit? Maaaring Migraine na po ito. Migraine is more than just a headache and migraine pain normally comes with nausea (queasiness and feeling sick) or vomiting (being sick), over sensitivity to light, noise, movement, or smell. It can mean the attack, or can mean

Headache that won’t go away

Headache is one of the most common disorder of the nervous system. It happen when the nerve endings in different parts of your head and neck become irritated. Common complaint are  pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck.  A typical headache may lasts for about 3-4 hours. But for some people, severe headaches drag on much

Understanding Neck Pain

The Neck is composed of nerves, bones, joints, and muscles directed by the brain and the spinal cord. It is designed for strength, stability, and nerve communication. If a person experiences neck pain, DO NOT PANIC!! Rarely that it is a sign of anything serious. As a matter of fact, a lot of people do

Adult Neurologist in Manila

  Are you searching for a Neurologist in manila? A Board Certified Neurologist in Metro Manila. Dr Winnie Lim Khoo 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 & University of Copenhagen Denark.   Field of Specialization  Dra. Winnie