This condition presents with a debilitating headache, which may be a warning sign of a more serious neurological condition.
Consult with our Neurosurgeon, Dr Sein Lwin, to determine the primary cause of your headaches.
This condition presents with a debilitating headache, which may be a warning sign of a more serious neurological condition.
Consult with our Neurosurgeon, Dr Sein Lwin, to determine the primary cause of your headaches.
This condition presents with a debilitating headache, which may be a warning sign of a more serious neurological condition.
Consult with our Neurosurgeon, Dr Sein Lwin, to determine the primary cause of your headaches.
This condition presents with a debilitating headache, which may be a warning sign of a more serious neurological condition.
Consult with our Neurosurgeon, Dr Sein Lwin, to determine the primary cause of your headaches.
Senior Consultant Neuro & Spine Surgeon and Neurosurgical Director at the Advanced Brain and Spine Surgical Centre.
MBBS, MSc Surgery, MRCS (Edin), MMed. Sc (Gen.Surg)(S’pore), FRCS. Surgical Neurology (UK)
Experienced in minimally invasive techniques (MIS) for less tissue damage and faster recovery
He has specialised interests in endoscopic endonasal and open skull base surgery, pituitary tumours, vascular surgery, cranial nerve disorders and peripheral nerve conditions.
A headache is generally harmless. However, chronic headaches, especially when accompanied by other symptoms, could indicate more serious neurological conditions.
How often a headache is experienced, the area and level of pain, as well as its accompanying symptoms help discern whether your chronic headache is a cause for concern.
For example, headaches on either side of the head and across the forehead could be a result of stress However, a sudden, severe headache, with numbness or weakness, could be a sign of a stroke.
Generally, a sudden, severe headache or a chronic headache that lasts more than 3 days should warrant a visit to the doctor. You should also be mindful of accompanying symptoms such as:
Fever
Stiffness in the neck
Weakness or numbness on one side of the body
Facial drooping
Confusion
Dizziness and difficulty keeping balanced
Blindness, blurring of vision or double-vision
Blurred speech
If you experience severe headaches or any of the symptoms above, seek immediate medical attention or consult a Neurosurgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment. Early diagnosis and early treatment are crucial for serious neurological conditions. A stroke, for instance, requires urgent treatment – within three hours of the symptoms’ onset – for the best chance of recovery.
The early detection of neurological conditions is possible after the onset of initial symptoms. Early detection also means early treatment and more treatment options, such as minimally invasive surgery for the removal of tumours or aneurysms. This results in other benefits such as:
The early detection of neurological conditions is possible after the onset of initial symptoms. Early detection also means early treatment and more treatment options, such as minimally invasive surgery for the removal of tumours or aneurysms. This results in other benefits such as:
The first step to getting better is getting to the root cause of your symptoms. Various diagnostic tests will be run to get, such as:
This evaluation includes mental status, motor, and sensory skills assessment to determine CNS function. Additionally, this helps rule out disorders affecting CNS.
CT (Computed Tomography) scans provide three-dimensional brain images to locate the growth. Meanwhile, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) offers more detailed scans using magnetic fields to measure the exact tumour size.
This procedure determines if the growth is benign or malignant. This allows the doctor to evaluate the tumour’s aggressiveness and plan treatment.
If the identified abnormal growth is a type that spreads through the Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), this test determines how progressive the tumour is.
This procedure determines if the growth is benign or malignant. This allows the doctor to evaluate the tumour’s aggressiveness and plan treatment.
If the identified abnormal growth is a type that spreads through the Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), this test determines how progressive the tumour is.
Getting a better understanding of your condition will allow your Neurosurgeon to plan a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your needs.
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We provide quality specialised care for neuro and spine conditions.
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