A person who has suffered a stroke may be seriously disabled because he or she will have difficulty speaking, will not be able to concentrate, will ha...
What is an astrocytoma and how to treat it?
One of the most difficult things about being a doctor is when I have to give some news that causes concern in patients due to the diagnosis of brain t...
Low back pain due to facet pain: How to treat it?
If I tell you “low back pain due to facet pain” you may not understand what it is. Actually, there would be no reason....
What is a cerebral aneurysm?
The famous cerebral or intracranial aneurysm forms within the walls of an artery in the brain due to a weakness in the blood vessels....
Is a brain cavernoma dangerous? Consult an expert neurosurgeon
As we often do, today we are going to address a question that many people at home may have when they hear the words: brain cavernoma: Is it dangerous?...
Diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic intracranial hypertension
When I started studying for a medicine at the National Autonomous University of Mexico many years ago, I did so motivated by my passion for medicine, ...
What is Chiari malformation?
Arnold Chiari malformation occurs when brain tissue extends into the spinal canal. Yes, it sounds complex and it is, that's why I always try to be ver...
What Causes Hemifacial Spasm and How is it Treated?
Hemifacial spasm is a disorder of the nervous system. When a person suffers from it, the muscles on one side of their face move involuntarily....
Microvascular decompression treatment for trigeminal neuralgia
Sometimes it is mistaken for a dental problem, which is why many people do not immediately seek proper care. We are talking about trigeminal neuralgia...
What is idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
Today we will talk about a really complex condition because although normal or small ventricles can be observed in imaging studies, it presents sympto...