Brain treatments

02-02-2023

Dr. Montes answers your questions about recovery from brain tumor surgery

A brain tumor is a growth of cells in the brain that multiply in an abnormal way. In this article, Dr. Montes of Instituto Clavel explains what you can expect during recovery from surgery for a brain tumor.

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09-12-2022

Types of Treatments for Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that produces tremor, and stiffness or postural instability, among other symptoms. There is no cure, but there are treatments to control the symptoms. In this article, we tell you what they are.

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10-11-2022

Cervical dystonia or spasmodic torticollis: causes and recovery

Cervical dystonia is a neurological condition in which the muscles of the neck suffer involuntary contractions, causing the head to turn to the side, forward, or backward. Below, we talk about the causes and different treatment options. 

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30-06-2022

Hydrocephalus in adults: causes, symptoms and treatment

Hydrocephalus is defined as an excess of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. This condition can occur at any age, but is most common in infants and adults age 60 and older. In the following article we focus specifically on explaining the causes and symptoms, among other things, of hydrocephalus in adults.  

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27-05-2022

How long does it take for a brain tumor to develop?

This question does not have only one answer, because it can vary depending on the tumor. The time it takes for a brain tumor to develop, from its inception until the patient begins to exhibit symptoms, can vary depending on the aggressiveness of the tumor. In the following article we will expand on this topic.

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02-02-2022

Benign brain tumor surgery: possible side effects

Although benign tumors are not aggressive in the way that malignant tumors are, if they are located in the brain or spinal cord, they can cause problems. If you have surgery for a benign brain tumor, what are the possible side effects? Here are the answers from Instituto Clavel.  

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