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Hydrocephalus: Causes and treatment - MedTalk by Medical Tourism S7 – EP18
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July 29, 2025
Unusual head growth in babies? Severe headaches accompanied by confusion or trouble thinking? In this episode, we talk about hydrocephalus, a condition that can affect people of any age. We’re joined by Dr. Óscar Gutiérrez, a neurosurgeon with over 10 years of experience, who practices in Guadalajara.
Most common symptoms of hydrocephalus:
Rapid increase in head size, headache, difficulty walking, memory problems, irritability, seizures
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Treatment for severe facial pain in Mexico - MedTalk Podcast S6 - EP10
August 28, 2024
Learn about what you need to consider when traveling to Mexico for trigeminal neuralgia or severe facial pain treatment. We are joined by Dr. Oscar Gutiérrez, neurosurgeon in Guadalajara with more than 10 years of experience.
Most common symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia:
facial pain, electric shock, facial spasms, sharp facial pain,
Autism spectrum disorder: Types, symptoms and diagnosis - MedTalk Podcast S5 - EP10
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January 24, 2024
This episode aims to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and understand more about its diagnosis, symptoms, and characteristics.
We are joined by Dr. Enrique De Obieta neurosurgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon with over 10 years of experience practicing in Mexico City.
We are joined by Dr. Enrique De Obieta neurosurgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon with over 10 years of experience practicing in Mexico City.
Most common symptoms of autism:
Emotional absence, repetitive movements, difficulty communicating, lack of eye contact, developmental delay, hyperactivity
Part. 3-3 Tinnitus (Ringing in Ears): Causes and treatment with neurosurgery - MedTalk Podcast S5 - EP9
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January 17, 2024
Learn more about the causes and treatments for tinnitus. We divided this episode into three segments, where we talked to different specialists to understand each approach.
In the third part of this episode, I spoke with Dr. Oscar Gutierrezneurosurgeon with over 10 years of experience practicing in Guadalajara.
Most common symptoms of tinnitus:
Ringing, whistling, murmuring, nausea, anxiety, sleep problems, hearing loss, vertigo, loss of balance
What is endoscopic spine surgery? - MedTalk Podcast S5 - EP3
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November 01, 2023
Learn what endoscopic spine surgery is, how it’s performed, and the advantages this minimally invasive technique offers. We’re joined by Dr. Raúl Rincón, a neurosurgeon with over 8 years of experience who practices in Los Cabos.
Most common symptoms of spine problems:
Chronic pain, mobility problems, loss of strength in arms or legs
What is Epilepsy and Why does it occur?: MedTalk Podcast S4 – EP1
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May 24, 2023
In this episode, we explore epilepsy, shedding light on its definition, red flags, and potential seizure triggers. Joining us is Dr. Raúl Viera Dórame, a seasoned military neurosurgeon based in Guadalajara, bringing over 10 years of expertise to the discussion.
Most common symptoms of seizures:
staring spells, involuntary twitching, stiffening of the body, loss of consciousness, loss of bladder control
Headache “Cephalalgia”: Surgery and recovery abroad: MedTalk Podcast S3 – EP13
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April 19, 2023
Find out more about cephalalgias, better known as headaches, a condition that affects 100% of the population at some stage of their lives.
In this episode, we are joined by Dra. Monserrat Almaguer, a neurosurgeon with a subspecialty in pediatric neurosurgery and neuroendoscopy who has her practice in Cancun, Q. Roo.
Most common symptoms of the headache:
Migraine, Acute pain in the head, Sudden headache, Pain around the head