Diabetes is a condition that causes your blood sugar levels to be higher than normal, affecting more than 30 million Americans. Neuropathy occurs as a result of damage to your nerves and affects about 25-30% of all people in the United States. So why do these two conditions go hand-in-hand?...
Forgetfulness can be normal at any age, such as not remembering where you put your keys or forgetting where you placed a receipt. But as you get older, your memory problems can progress. At Neurology Consultants of Arizona in Scottsdale, board-certified neurologist, Luay Shayya, MD, and our professional team understand...
Noticing the signs of a transient ischemic attack (TIA) can reduce your risk of stroke and save your life. With reports showing that about 500,000 Americans experience a TIA every year, you should know what to look for in case it ever happens to you. At Neurology Consultants of Arizona...
Studies show that approximately 1 out of 100 Americans experience a seizure in their lifetime. Whether you’ve experienced one seizure or multiple seizures, you should schedule an appointment with our team at Neurology Consultants of Arizona in Scottsdale. Our board-certified neurologist, Luay Shayya, MD, and the rest of our team...
Did you know that you could have sleep apnea and not even realize it? Current studies show that sleep apnea affects 2-9% of American adults, but not everyone who has it has been diagnosed. If you suffer from symptoms of sleep apnea, an accurate diagnosis can lead you to the...
Migraine is a common neurological disease that affects 39 million American adults and children. Some people can experience up to 15 migraines a month. The attack of a migraine can leave you sensitive to sounds, light, and certain smells. It can cause you to feel throbbing pain in your head...
Studies show that almost one in four people in the United States have experienced a concussion in their lifetime, which can cause trauma to the brain. This type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen from a blow to your head or whiplash, an injury resulting from a force that...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects an average of 2.5 million people in the world, with an average of 200 new cases reported weekly in the United States. This neurological condition usually presents between the ages of 20 and 50 and more commonly develops in women than men. If you have symptoms...
Stroke not only lands as the fifth leading cause of death in America, but it’s the number one cause of long-term disability. Research also shows that dehydrated stroke patients have worse outcomes than those who are hydrated. In one study, half of all stroke patients that were admitted to the...
It’s perfectly normal for your memory to become a bit less reliable as you age — you may have trouble recalling the name of a long-time acquaintance, or you may repeat the same stories to the same people more often than you realize. You may also find it harder to...
Tingling, numbness, pain, and muscle weakness are hallmark symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, or nerve damage, a common problem that affects an estimated 25-30% of people in the United States at some point in their lives. Neuropathy is a broad term that covers different types of nerve damage. All neuropathies can...
The statistics are alarming: Every 40 seconds in the United States, someone has a stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). That translates to nearly 800,000 strokes each year. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, and a major cause of severe, life-changing disability...
Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku once said, “The human brain has 100 billion neurons, each neuron connected to 10 thousand other neurons. Sitting on your shoulders is the most complicated object in the known universe.” Given that your brain and its supporting nervous systems are inherently complex, it can be a...
According to a paper published in American Family Physician, up to 5% of primary care visits result from patients complaining of dizziness. And when patients seek treatment, they often use the terms “dizzy” and “vertigo” interchangeably. So it’s clear to many in the medical profession that men and women often...
If you receive a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, you won’t be sure what to think. You know it will change your life, but you’re not sure exactly how. Will your life be shorter? Will you be able to live normally? What accommodations will you have to make? At Neurology Consultants...
Nearly 40 million people or more are suffering from migraines in the US alone. It is the 3rd most prevalent and 6th most disabling illness in the world and chronic migraines can affect people for more than half the month. Women are most likely to get migraines, but they affect...
Snoring throughout the night is bad enough on its own. You may not feel as rested waking up and you disrupt your partner’s night of sleep. That’s not all, though. Your sleep apnea might be more serious than you think. Sleep apnea is a disorder that interferes with your breathing...
Do you feel pain or tingling in your feet or hands? Does even the weight of a blanket cause your arches to burn? You could be suffering from neuropathy. Dr. Shayya is a neuropathy specialist who will create a custom plan to treat your condition, including reviewing your diet and...
Most people experience occasional memory loss with age. This is usually harmless unless it worsens and affects their daily activities. When that happens, it could be the early stages of dementia. Dementia is a group of disorders that affect cognitive abilities. It causes memory problems, affects problem-solving, and can even...
Even though no one knows for sure what causes migraine headaches, we know that some medications can make them worse. Luay Shayya, MD, a board-certified neurologist at Neurology Consultants of Arizona, can evaluate your medications to determine which might be contributing to your headaches and recommend other treatments that either...
Even though strokes are highly preventable, they strike more than 795,000 people in the United States each year. The good news is that the damage that strokes cause can be reduced and sometimes reversed if treated in time. Most people who get medical attention within four hours of their stroke...
