An experienced neurosurgeon with 2,500 procedures under his belt, has warned people to ‘see a doctor’ if they notice one thing when they laugh
A seasoned neurosurgeon with more than 2,500 operations under his belt is raising the alarm on the signs that might warrant a medical check-up, urging everyone to ‘see a doctor if you notice changes in the way you speak, laugh or move’.
Dr Carlos Seañez, a neurosurgeon operating out of Mexico, has become a hit on TikTok, amassing an audience of over 50,000 followers on the platform through his insightful videos that delve into the life of a neurosurgeon and offer valuable health advice.
“A neurosurgeon is responsible for the treatment and diagnosis of neurological and spinal diseases,” Carlos shared with his viewers.
While most associate them with brain surgery, Dr Seañez underscores their role in identifying nervous system symptoms for treatment spanning medication, surgical intervention, to less invasive procedures.
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With his educational Spanish-spoken content, Carlos racked up millions of views while occasionally taking the time to directly address his followers’ individual health concerns.
Highlighting the urgency of seeking expert advice, Carlos cautioned: “If you have sudden weakness or inability to do something as everyday as speaking, hearing, or moving an arm, it’s time to see a specialist,” signalling the threat of a stroke.
Data from the University of Nottingham states that approximately 150,000 individuals suffer from strokes in the UK annually, due to obstructions or ruptures in blood vessels.
Dr Seañez, who specialises as a neurosurgeon and in neurological endovascular therapy, stated: “A neurosurgeon doesn’t just ‘operate on brains’,” underlining their proficiency in procedures such as endovascular therapy, minimally invasive procedures performed inside the blood vessels.
“We treat everything from conditions such as brain aneurysms to more complex problems such as a cerebral tumour or herniated discs in the spine, those that cause terrible pain either in the waist or neck and radiate into the arms or legs causing a functional limitation in the way you feel or move those limbs.
“In endovascular therapy, we treat lesions specifically in blood vessels by means of catheters that go inside the arteries or veins to occlude an artery that has ruptured or unclog one that has been blocked by a clot.”
The NHS website highlights the primary symptoms of a stroke to watch out for, such as:
- Face weakness – one side of your face may droop (fall) and it might be hard to smile
- Arm weakness – you may not be able to fully lift both arms and keep them there because of weakness or numbness in 1 arm
- Speech problems – you may slur your words or sound confused
These are summed up by the FAST acronym, which stands for: face, arms, speech and time to call 999.
For further details and NHS guidance on stroke symptoms, follow this link.
Dr Seañez adds: “In short, if you have sudden weakness or inability to do something as every day as speaking, hearing, or moving one of the limbs, it’s time to see a neurosurgeon.
“We are here to help you.”