The facts and meaning of Brain Attack

According to John Hopkins Hospital, Brain Attack or the commonly called Stroke happens when blood flow to the brain stops, even for a second. Blood carries oxygen and other important substances to the body’s cells and organs, including the brain. In an ischemic stroke – these substances can’t get to the brain and brain cells die. This can

Dr Winnie Sharon Lim Khoo : Neurologist in Metro Manila

Dr. Winnie Sharon Lim Khoo : Adult Neurologist. She is a brain, spinal cord & nerve specialist with experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of stroke, neuromuscular and headache disorder such as migraine. Her special field of interest includes seizure disorders such as epilepsy, brain aneurysm, demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis, dizziness, neuropathy,

Understanding Balance Problem

Balance problem is one of the most common reason why senior citizens visit a neurologist; They are often caused by disturbances on the inner ear. There are Three (3) main parts of the ear – the external or outer ear, the middle ear , and the inner ear (the labyrinth). The balance system is a

Understanding your Sleep

Sleep is equally important to our body just like drinking, eating and breathing. It is a an important element in keeping a good mental and physical health.  Sleep help a person recover from a mental and well as physical exhaustion. Sleep is thought to help keep your immune system strong and your heart and blood vessels

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 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 Migraine

Migraine is a common health condition, affecting around one in every five women and around one in every 15 men. They usually begin in early adulthood. It is usually a moderate or severe headache felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Some people may also have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and increased sensitivity to light or

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

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