Being diagnosed with a brain tumor can be a very frightening and confusing, so it’s important to note that not all tumors mean the worst. A brain tumor is any abnormal growth of cells in the brain. There are different types of brain tumors, which are usually named after the type of cells they develop from. In addition, brain tumors can be categorized into primary and metastatic tumors. Primary tumors originate in the brain whereas metastatic tumors originate elsewhere in the body and spread t ... [Read More]
Neurological Disorders
Recovery From A Concussion
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a hard blow to the head. The hard impact to the head causes the brain to move violently in the skull which leads to a concussion. Most people don’t realize how dangerous a concussion is and just how easy it is to get one. This is why doctors recommend seeking medical attention immediately following any injury that involves hitting your head on a hard surface. One of the reasons why it is essential to visit a doctor right away is to know the s ... [Read More]
Causes of Aneurysms
You have probably heard the aneurysm sometime in your life. But do you know what an aneurysm really is? Aneurysms are defects in the blood vessels that supply the brain with blood. An aneurysm occurs when a part of the blood vessel wall weakens and starts to swell up or widen abnormally. In many cases, the swelling has no recognizable symptoms. Aneurysms can happen in a lot of places including the heart, leg, intestine, spleen, and brain. What is a Cerebral Aneurysm? Aneurysms that happen in ... [Read More]
Concussions and Their Effects
Many people have suffered a concussion, which is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The brain is protected by the skull against impacts – but when the head is jarred significantly or hits against something with great force, the brain jostles inside of the skull. This causes trauma to the brain. When the brain suffers an impact against the inside of the skull, the brain is affected in many ways. It can cause bruising and swelling of the brain, tearing of blood vessels, and injury to the n ... [Read More]
Deep Brain Stimulation
If you’re suffering from tremors, uncontrolled movements, and unusual physical impulses, you might have a neurological condition. What can you do to regain control over your physical actions? Recent developments in the field of medicine include a viable treatment for movement disorders: deep brain stimulation. This is a minimally invasive surgical treatment for several types of chronic conditions that involve uncontrolled movements, such as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and tremors. How Dee ... [Read More]
