Dizziness is one of the most common reasons people visit neurologists. That unsettling spinning sensation or feeling of being off-balance can disrupt everything from your morning routine to your work performance. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, you’re likely dealing with one of two conditions: vestibular migraine or BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). While both conditions…
Cancer treatment saves lives, but it can come at a steep cost. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) affects nearly 70% of patients receiving certain drugs, creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond the infusion chair. Nerve damage manifests as tingling, burning, and numbness — sensations that transform routine tasks into formidable challenges. Hands that once…
Trigeminal neuralgia vs. TMJ: two very different conditions that can be frustrating to distinguish. Facial pain can strike suddenly, leaving you unsure of its origin. One moment, it’s a lightning-bolt stab across your cheek; the next, it’s a dull ache when you chew or yawn. Trigeminal neuralgia comes from an irritated nerve – the fifth…
Some patients experience partial migraines or headaches that they may attribute to weather sensitivity, increased workload, or general fatigue that builds up over long days without rest. Without treatment, the problem can worsen significantly. Patients typically report that the pain begins on one side of the neck or at the base of the skull and…
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