by DDP | Jan 25, 2021 | Consultant Neurologist, Dr Dominic Paviour, General
When you attend the clinic, you will have many questions. Dr Paviour’s patient information provides details of how he will examine important aspects of your condition and treatment. Any details you discuss in the clinic will, if you wish, be sent to the referring...
by DDP | Dec 28, 2020 | Consultant Neurologist, Dr Dominic Paviour, Neurologist
One of the most important parts of getting the right treatment for epilepsy and seizures is getting the right diagnosis. Doctors base their diagnosis on what they are told about your seizures so keeping a record of symptoms is important. Electrical activity is...
by DDP | Dec 21, 2020 | Consultant Neurologist, Dr Dominic Paviour, Neurologist
Dr Paviour, Consultant Neurologist has a busy NHS and private practice. He graduated in 1998 after training in London, winning the Medical School Gold Medal. He took junior medical jobs in London and at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals and passed his MRCP examinations. ...
by DDP | Dec 18, 2020 | Consultant Neurologist, Dr Dominic Paviour, Neurologist
Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. A neurologist is a medically qualified doctor dealing with such conditions. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of disease that involve the central, peripheral and...
by DDP | Nov 18, 2020 | Consultant Neurologist, Consultant Neurologist London, Dr Dominic Paviour
If you need to see a Consultant Neurologist in London, it is important to find a doctor who meets your medical needs. It is also crucial to select a consultant that you are comfortable with and that you can talk to. Diagnosing and treating neurological conditions...
by DDP | Apr 28, 2020 | Consultant Neurologist, Migraine, Neurologist
If you suffer from migraines or tension headaches, then you are probably looking for any possible treatments. Any amount of research will suggest Amitriptyline for headaches. There are side effects so it should be taken with care and only under the advice of a...
by DDP | Apr 14, 2020 | Consultant Neurologist, Dr Dominic Paviour, Migraine
If you suffer from migraines, then you know that the holy grail of medicines is one that can prevent an attack from happening. That’s why many people are beginning to take topiramate for help with migraines. For many migraine sufferers, it works well at preventing...
by DDP | Mar 24, 2020 | Consultant Neurologist, Consultant Neurologist London, General, Migraine
When people say they ‘blacked out’, they generally mean they have lost consciousness for a short time. An example is fainting. However, in some cases, people can continue walking and talking during a blackout; they just don’t remember what has happened to them during...
by DDP | Mar 17, 2020 | Consultant Neurologist, Consultant Neurologist London, Private Neurologist London
Most people in the UK have probably felt dizzy at some point. Often people feel dizzy for no particular reason, and the effects are short-lived. However, if a person frequently feels light-headed or unbalanced or that the world around them is ‘spinning’, it may be a...
by DDP | Mar 10, 2020 | Consultant Neurologist, Neurologist, Private Neurologist London
Over 130,000 people in the UK have Multiple Sclerosis. The majority don’t receive a diagnosis until they’re at least 30, although their symptoms may appear much earlier. This is because the symptoms can differ from person to person. Therefore, to help bring clarity,...
by DDP | Feb 18, 2020 | Consultant Neurologist, Consultant Neurologist London, Dr Dominic Paviour, Neurologist
If you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, then you probably have a lot of questions. The first of which is perhaps ‘What Is Epilepsy?’. Read on to find some answers to your questions. What Is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a condition that causes seizures. Bursts of electrical...
by DDP | Feb 11, 2020 | Consultant Neurologist, Consultant Neurologist London, Dr Dominic Paviour, Neurologist
Getting a diagnosis of Parkinson’s is life-altering. Not only for the patient but for their family and loved ones. Around 1 in 500 people will get this news. As there is no cure for this condition, Parkinson’s disease treatments are mostly aimed at reducing the...
