Neurology Insights & Health Tips
Accurate, accessible articles by a DrNB-trained neurologist.
Neurologist vs Neurosurgeon: What's the Difference?
Neurologist vs neurosurgeon — who do you need? A neurologist manages medical treatment; a neurosurgeon operates when brain or spine surgery is necessary. Many patients need both.
Migraine vs Brain Tumor Headache: How to Tell the Difference
Migraine vs brain tumor headache — most severe headaches are migraine, not tumors. Learn the red flags that mean you need urgent brain imaging.
Epilepsy vs Seizure: What's the Difference?
Seizure vs epilepsy — one seizure does not always mean epilepsy. Learn when a single seizure needs urgent care and when recurrent seizures become epilepsy.
When to Visit the ER for a Headache
When to go to the emergency room for headache vs when to see a neurologist. A clear guide to red-flag symptoms that cannot wait.
Understanding Migraines: Why They Happen and How to Stop Them
Migraine is much more than a bad headache. It is a complex neurological disorder with specific brain mechanisms. Modern treatment — combining preventive medication, trigger management and newer CGRP therapies — can dramatically reduce attack frequency for most patients.
5 Warning Signs of Stroke You Should Never Ignore
Stroke is a time-critical emergency. Every minute, around 2 million brain cells are lost. Recognising the warning signs and acting fast can mean the difference between full recovery and permanent disability.
Epilepsy Myths Debunked: What Patients and Families Need to Know
Misconceptions about epilepsy still cause unnecessary fear and stigma. With modern treatment, most people with epilepsy lead full, normal lives. Here are the facts every patient and family should know.
Is Your Dizziness Vertigo? Here's How to Tell
'Dizziness' means different things to different people — lightheadedness, imbalance, faintness or true spinning. Telling them apart is the first step to the right diagnosis and the right treatment.
Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease Most People Miss
Parkinson's disease often begins years before the classic tremor appears. Recognising the early, non-motor warning signs can lead to earlier diagnosis and far better long-term outcomes.
Why Cervical Pain Shouldn't Be Ignored: A Neurologist's Perspective
Most neck pain is mechanical and settles with simple measures. But when neck pain comes with arm symptoms, weakness or imbalance, it needs neurological assessment to prevent long-term nerve damage.