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What are the effects of stroke?
It depends on the type of stroke, the area of the brain where the stroke occurs, and the extent of brain injury. A mild stroke can cause little or no brain damage. A major stroke can cause severe bra...read more
What causes migraine?
Migraine is not a psychological problem! It is a recognised neurological condition. The root cause is still unknown but is thought to involve abnormal functioning of certain components ofWhat is clinical depression?
A depressive illness is a "whole body" disorder, involving one's physiology, biochemistry, mood, thoughts and behavior. It affects the way you eat and sleep, the way you think and feel about yoursel...read more
What is non-penetrating head trauma ?
Concussions Non-penetrating head trauma may cause three basic types of brain injury. A "concussion" is any brain injury that causes symptoms or disturbances of mental function. Usu...read more
Why a stroke happens
A stroke is a brain attack. It happens when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off by: a blockage – called an ischaemic stroke; or a bleed &...read more
