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HOW TO KEEP HALLOWEEN SAFE & HEALTHY : It is a good time to talk with your child about safety while they’re out on treat patrol. These tips can help keep your child’s Halloween fun and safe: HEALTHY SNACKS - Before going out to trick-or-treat, offer a nutritious snack or a light meal to cut down on the amount of treats eaten. SAFE TREATS - While trick-or-treating, children shouldn’t snack on any of their treats. They should wait to come home and have their parents inspect their treats to assure they’re safe to eat. FOOD ALLERGIES - If your child suffers from allergies, be sure to read all labels on your kid’s treats to ensure no allergens are present.

HEADACHE CONCERNS? NEED A HEADACHE SPECIALIST?
Next online consultation schedule with our neurologist is on November 4, 2024 (Monday). Interested? send us a private message to get details and appointment booking

1 in 5 Adults in the USA experience mental health conditions each year. While 1 in 2 Adults after a brain injury

WHAT ARE COMMON SIGNS OF HEART ATTACK? Common heart attack symptoms include: Chest pain that may feel like pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing or aching / Pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, teeth or sometimes the upper belly / Cold sweat / Fatigue / Heartburn or indigestion / Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness / Nausea / Shortness of breath. Details from the Mayo Clinic USA

EMBOLIC STROKE : WHAT IS IT? This type of stroke are caused by a blood clot or plaque debris that develops elsewhere in the body and then travels to one of the blood vessels in the brain through the bloodstream. For consultation, please visit The Stroke & Headache Clinic at room 1009 Manila Doctors Hospital .

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FAITH tells me no matter what lies ahead of me, God is already there

STROKE is an emergency situation, and the faster you receive treatment the better. Although recovery looks different for everyone, it can be helpful to get a sense of the STROKE RECOVERY TIMELINE so you know what to expect after you or a loved one experiences a stroke. Visit your neurologist to guide you through the journey of recovery.

MOBILITY AFTER A STROKE
Walking problems are common after stroke experienced by 80% of stroke survivors. Achieving safe, independent, and efficient walking is a top priority for stroke survivors to enable quality of life and future health.

WHAT IS HYPERGLYCAEMIA? This condition is also called raised blood glucose or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body's systems, especially the nerves and blood vessels. Details from the World Health Organization (WHO)

WHEN TO START POST STROKE REHABILITATION?

Your rehabilitation should start in the hospital as soon as possible after the stroke. If you are medically stable, rehabilitation may begin one day after the stroke, and should be continued after release from the hospital, if needed. For some, rehabilitation can take place months or years later as your condition improves, or in case it worsens. Details from stroke.org

DO NOT QUIT. Somebody is praying for you and you will make it through this. God is on your side.

IS STROKE REHAB REALLY IMPORTANT?
Rehabilitation is a key part of stroke recovery. Though it doesn’t reverse the effects of a stroke, the goal is to restore as much independence as possible by improving your physical, mental and emotional functions Details from stroke.org

WHAT CAUSES VERTIGO?
It is often caused by a problem in the way balance works in the inner ear. In some instances, it can also be triggered by problems in certain parts of the brain. Vertigo can fall into either one of 2 categories: Peripheral vertigo & Central vertigo. Details from Mt Elizabeth Hospital Singapore

MYTH & FACTS ABOUT VERTIGO
Myth: Vertigo is a disease
Fact: Vertigo is a symptom of an underlying problem. Diagnosing that problem is the first step toward getting treatment to relieve vertigo. Details by Southern ENT USA

STRESS makes you sick

RELEARNING FOR STROKE SURVIVOR :
Different types of therapies will be designed for your specific needs to relearn skills you lost as a result of your stroke. Depending on the parts of the brain affected, rehabilitation therapy will focus on helping you with movement, speech, strength and daily living activities, such as eating, dressing or grocery shopping. Details from stroke.org

STROKE REHAB BENEFIT
Stroke rehabilitation helps patients regain abilities that were lost or impaired by stroke, through specifically prescribed movement and exercises, electrical stimulation, or support from temporary braces. Details from the Fairview Day Care Center USA