A sudden loss of consciousness can be frightening, especially when the person falls, becomes unresponsive, or has brief shaking movements. Two common possibilities are fainting (syncope) and a seizure. Although they can sometimes look similar, they happen for very different reasons and may require different types of evaluation and treatment....
Severe facial pain that feels like an electric shock can be frightening—especially when it appears suddenly during simple activities such as brushing your teeth, eating, talking, or touching your face. One possible cause is trigeminal neuralgia, a chronic pain condition involving the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from the face...
Waking up with one side of your face feeling weak or noticing that your smile suddenly looks uneven can be alarming. Facial weakness can have several causes, including Bell’s palsy, but sudden facial drooping can also be a warning sign of a stroke. Understanding how the symptoms started and whether...
An occasional shaky hand can happen after too much caffeine, lack of sleep, stress, or strenuous activity. But shaking that keeps returning, gradually worsens, or begins interfering with everyday tasks may deserve a closer look. A tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic movement that can affect the hands, arms, head, voice,...
If you live in Oviedo or the surrounding Central Florida area and have been experiencing numbness, tingling, burning sensations, or “pins and needles” in your hands, feet, arms, or legs, you may be wondering whether it is something minor—or something that should be evaluated by a neurologist. Temporary numbness can...
If you are experiencing pain that starts in your lower back or buttock and travels down your leg, you may be wondering whether sciatica is the cause. Pain that starts in the lower back or buttock and travels down the leg may be a sign of sciatica, especially when it...
A sudden spinning sensation, feeling unsteady while walking, or repeatedly feeling as though the room is moving can be unsettling. While dizziness is common, recurring vertigo or balance problems may sometimes point to an issue involving the inner ear, migraine pathways, or the nervous system. Understanding what your dizziness feels...
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in or around the brain. Some brain tumors are non-cancerous, while others are cancerous. Tumors may begin in the brain or spread there from another part of the body. Symptoms and treatment depend on the tumor’s size, type, location and growth...
Multiple sclerosis, commonly called MS, is a neurological condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. It develops when the immune system damages the protective covering around nerve fibres, disrupting communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Symptoms vary from person to person and may appear gradually,...
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord become damaged. These nerves carry signals between the brain and the rest of the body, helping control sensation, movement and certain automatic functions. Symptoms often begin in the feet or hands and may gradually spread to other areas....
