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 tumors....
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, but also by a need – that all human beings have......
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 very clear and understanding with concerned parents who consult about the health of their little ones....
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, also called tic pain....
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 symptoms such as impaired consciousness that could evolve into a coma and finally death....
Symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus in older adults
Normally when we talk about hydrocephalus, we think of the accumulation of fluid within the deep cavities of the brain, exerting pressure, and we imagine a baby born with this condition....