Dr. Víctor Fernández-Armayor Ajo

Dr. Víctor Fernández-Armayor Ajo
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With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Fernández-Armayor is a prestigious specialist in Neurology. Currently chairs the Professional Association of Sleep Medicine (APROMS) of Castilla La Mancha. Specialist in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases; directs Neurohistory courses organized in countries such as Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Italy, Peru, Turkey and Mexico.

During his professional career he has attended and participated in multiple national and international conferences. He is also co-author of several scientific publications, among which are books and articles.

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 Credentials

 Professional experience

• More than 15 years of experience
• He has worked as a general practitioner in the Traffic School of the Civil Guard (Valdemoro), in the Military Hospital of Ceuta, where he was Head of the Neurology Service
• He is the Manager of the Neurological Sciences Unit (Madrid) and of the Sleep Medical Institute of Castilla La Mancha (Ciudad Real)

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 Sub-specialties

• Specialist Parkinson disease and Alzheimer

 Positions in public associations

• Coordinator of the Humanities and History of Medicine Group for four years, being currently a member of the Clinical Management and Quality Assurance in Neurology Study Group
• He is currently the technical director of the Neurohistory courses organized by the Spanish Society of Neurology in Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Italy, Peru, Turkey and Mexico.
• President of the Professional Association of Sleep Medicine (APROMS) in this Autonomous Community

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 Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Complutense University of Madrid
• Specialist in Neurology, comes from the aeronautical environment (he was an assistant physician in the Neurology Service of Hospital del Aire, Madrid)

 Publications and conferences

• He has attended and participated in national and international congresses
• Co-author of numerous publications, articles and books

 Professional membership

• Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN)

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that will severely affect certain mental functions of the patient and interferes with their daily ...

Cognitive impairment

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), also known as incipient dementia, is a phase of normal aging people in which manifest cognitive decline. It can cause ...

Cronic headache

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Gait disturbance

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Adult ADHD

Attention deficit disorder is a congenital, but that is accentuated with age and can be confused with forgetfulness of aging. Some people are affected more than others, so when a patient experiences really worrying oversights, simply, it is a DA camufaldo, and dragged throughout life. Some symptoms to recognize an adult with AD are inattention, that seem escuhar when spoken to, often forget things necessary for their normal operation, have difficulty organizing their responsibilities, have difficulty presenting sustained attention ... It is estimated that the rate of DA in children is 5%. Well, between 50% and 70% of these children continue to have the disorder in adulthood.     ...

Amnesia

The amnesia is a memory disorder that can be caused by various reasons, among which are more common: the head injuries, as a side effect of taking certain medications, a strong emotional impact associated with several diseases such as brain inflammation (encephalitis), lack of oxygen to the brain, brain tumors, Alzheimer's (which is a progressive dementia characterized by progressive loss of memory) ... Besides the amnesia may be temporary (transient amnesia) or permanent, and can be of two types, depending on the symptoms present: anterograde, if it causes a difficulty to memorize new data; or retrograde, characterized by forgetfulness of memories. On the other hand, consist paramesias recognition errors memories, as reminiscence, called "Dejavú" or cryptomnesia, among others. ...

Ataxia

Ataxia is a loss of coordination resulting from damage to the nervous system that controls movement. It manifests as a lack of muscular control of arms and legs, loss of balance or impaired when walking. ...

Autism

Autism is a chronic neurological disorder that is usually diagnosed in the first years of life of children and primarily affecting development in the area of social interaction and communication. In addition, often they have repetitive behaviors, both in his actions and speech, although depending on the case and severity some autistic fail to speak. The causes of this disease are not known, but the genetic factor plays an important role in its development. In addition, there is no cure for autism, although behavioral therapies and certain medications can help control symptoms. Asperger syndrome can be considered a mild form of autism, as well as difficulties in speech and social interaction, often characterized as people with this disorder have a clearly above-average skills in a particular area (for example, in the calculation) and a remarkable memory for some details. On the other hand, Rett syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that is often confused with autism and that is a regression in development that mostly affects the handling of the hands and expressive language. ...

Bone marrow cancers

A spinal tumor is abnormal growth in or around the spinal cord cells, with leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma tumors the most common nervous system. To affect such an important location for the human body, its symptoms cause neurological defects such as loss of sensitivity and strength, lack of control over the sphincters and back pain. It is very important to diagnose the medullary tumors of the nervous system in time to prevent the column from spreading and causing secondary spinal tumors or finish affecting other parts of the body. Its diagnosis can carry out a review of reflexes and muscle tenderness and a neurological examination. As their first symptoms are discovered, you must start as soon as possible a suitable and personalized treatment to prevent resulting in permanent injury. Corticosteroids, surgery and chemotherapy have been very beneficial to cure or ameliorate disease. ...

Botulinum toxin (botox)

Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a drug that is injected in minute quantities at strategic points on the face to try and minimize the furrows and wrinkles. Botox works by slowing the contraction of facial muscles temporarily, leaving the skin smooth and toned, and correcting wrinkles and preventing its progression. The effects of the injection are not immediate, depending on the patient begin to reveal after three or four days, but the results are highly satisfactory. Furthermore, according to the patient the effect of botulinum toxin can last between 4 and 8 months, so to keep treatments are to be undertaken reminder. Apart from its aesthetic utilities, Botox also has other medical applications such as the correction of excessive sweating, or treatment of tics and spasms. ...

Brain Cancers

  Brain tumors are formed because of the proliferation of cells that grow and multiply abnormally in the brain, being able to give blood vessels, cranial nerves, glands, bones, brain parenchyma and embryonic remains. It also may occur in two ways: by pressing brain areas for growth or invade surrounding tissue, in which case it is a malignant brain tumor. Symptoms of brain tumors include hand tremors, changes in mood, dizziness, unsteadiness and impaired alertness. Regarding treatment, absolutely it depends on where the brain tumor, degree of involvement and the patient's health are. Surgery is one of the most common measures to reduce the pressure that is suffering the brain. Also, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are used when surgery has been ruled out or have not achieved the desired results with the same benefits. ...

Brain metastasis

It is a type of cancer that started elsewhere in the body, and that has spread to the brain. The tumor types that most often develop metastases in the brain are melanoma, lung carcinoma, breast carcinoma and kidney. However, other types of cancers rarely spread to the brain, such as colon or prostate cancer. In other cases, rare, a tumor can spread to the brain from an unknown location. I then spoke of unknown primary cancer. The rate of cancers that cause brain metastasis is approximately one fourth. When this occurs metastasis, the tumor occurs in the brain and in their growth, cause inflammation and intracranial pressure. ...

Cognitive disorder

Under the concept of cognitive impairment alterations of one or more of the cognitive to process and remember information, including the areas of perception, attention, language and memory functions are included. Among the most common cognitive disorders include delirium, amnesia, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, etc. Also, some impairments and acquired disorders also cause cognitive disorders (such as stroke or head trauma). Among children are common disorders that affect cognitive development area of ​​language or attention, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Currently, the vast majority of these alterations may be restored partially or completely by early diagnosis, drug therapy and personalized therapies, including a multidisciplinary treatment. ...

Cognitive stimulation

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Column Tumors

It is the growth of a cell mass in the vertebrae. Cancerous tumors that originate in the spine are rare, but the column is commonplace to other cancers that spread. One in four cancer patients will develop a tumor that metastasizes to the spine and cause pain and injury. However, not all tumors are cancerous column. ...

Consciousness disorders

Consciousness is defined as the state in which people retain knowledge about themselves and about the environment in which they find themselves. Therefore, when any change occurs in this state, you can produce different disorders, depending on the severity of their application for the cognitive and affective mental functions. Among the most frequent alterations of consciousness we are: lethargy or drowsiness, which is reduced alertness or lack of care and degree of daytime sleepiness; confusion, it would be a little more serious than lethargy, because it causes the person spatiotemporal disorientation and even stages of dreams or hallucinations; stupor, wherein the patient is asleep and reacts only permanently by stimulation, but only with simple answers; and coma, a state in which there is lack of reaction to any stimulus and, depending on the patient, can cause a persistent vegetative state or have a minimally conscious state, with certain facial expressions or vocalizations. ...

Dementia

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Dizziness

Dizziness or lightheadedness is the feeling that you might faint. Dizziness and vertigo have different symptoms. Dizziness is lightheadedness, while Vertigo is the sensation of spinning or moving, or that the world is spinning around you. Dizziness occurs when the brain is not getting enough blood to him, if there is a drop in blood pressure, if there is dehydration. The most serious diseases that may be associated with dizziness are arrhythmias, shock or heart attack. ...

Dystonia

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by sudden onset of recurrent seizures that are usually diagnosed by testing (EEG and MRI) to determine its cause. According to the diagnosis, treatment can be pharmacological, dietary, surgical or avoidance of stimuli that trigger epileptic episodes. This disease can affect people of all ages and appear at any time. Anyway, it is more common childhood epilepsy that appears in children under five, sometimes causing changes in behavior and learning, apart from the typical seizures of epileptic seizures. In addition, there are different types of epilepsy according to its severity and cause. Among the most curious is photosensitive epilepsy, caused by exposure to flashing lights and high intensity, such as computer screens and video games. ...

Essential Tremor

Essential tremor (ET), also known as familial essential tremor is a progressive neurological disease origin characterized by a rhythmic movement or shaking of the hands, head, legs or trunk. Its symptoms are similar to those presented by Parkinson's disease and dystonia and although they are not of a high gravity, can worsen over time. Generally, treatment is indicated for more severe cases that keep the patient development of their daily activities, and is based on: medications (anticonvulsants, tranquilizers, etc.), surgery or therapy for muscle control. ...

Headache

Headache or headache is a common ailment that affects any part of the head, can become very intense as migraines, even to hinder the daily life of the patient. Its origin can be very diverse, encompassing from muscle strain, flu or fever, to hydrocephalus, lack of oxygen or brain tumors. According to the symptoms of headache and its duration, you may require different treatments and even intervention specialist neurologist. ...

Ictus

  Stroke means the sudden cessation of cerebral circulation after injury of cerebral vessels, which starts unexpectedly and can develop within minutes in major neurological syndromes. Three basic ways of mechanisms of action are known: haemorrhagic (atherosclerosis and hypertension are usually most frequent causes them); cerebral thrombosis, arteriosclerosis again being the most common cause; and, thirdly, strokes. Clinically, depending on the location of the lesion some specific neurological signs, which may be in the form of motor, sensory impairment, and, in severe cases, coma and death will manifest. In the overall treatment of stroke it is essential to control risk factors such as hypertension, heart disease, snuff, diabetes mellitus ... ...

Learning Disability

Learning disorders in children encompass alterations of some of the basic cognitive processes that affect the way the brain processes information. Normally, manifest only as a deficit in very specific areas such as writing, reading or calculating. Children who suffer from this disorder, have a lower school performance although most of them have normal or above-average intelligence. The main specific developmental learning disorders usually affect perception, emotion, speech, writing and reading, attention, and motor coordination and activity. Therefore, it is important to diagnose the problem early in order to avoid further complications in the development of children and implement a pedagogic intervention based, through the coordination of physical, psychological or speech therapists, as the case therapy treatment. ...

Memory disease

Memory loss is a common condition as we age, because it is common to go forgetting certain things over time. Nevertheless, considerable memory deficits may be due to other diseases such as Alzheimer's or senile dementia. Furthermore, it can also be a consequence of other disorders, such as depression or other mental illnesses that cause confusion. Although there is no treatment to recover the lost memory, the help of a speech therapist or speech therapist can be very helpful in providing daily exercises to train the memory. In addition, patients affected by this deficit need much support from their family environment to carry out their daily routines, especially if they take medication or follow a certain type of diet. ...

Memory exercises

Memory exercises are activities to recover and enhance cognitive functions of patients. The aim is to improve the functionality of the patient in everyday life. ...

Memory test

Memory tests evaluate the ability of the short and medium term. They are used to detect a possible loss of memory and its associated disease. Identify the capacity of remembrance is critical to establishing memory exercises that help recuperla. Sometimes memory loss is a consequence of depression. It may be difficult to differentiate between memory loss and confusion due to this disease. ...

Migraines

  Migraine is the most prevalent form of headache characterized by vasospasms. It is a common type of headache that may incur symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and sensibiidad to light. The main symptom is a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Some people also feel a warning sign called aura characterized by causing vision disturbances. Alcohol, stress, anxiety, certain odors, loud noises, bright lights, certain foods and smoking are factors that can trigger a migraine. Although there is no specific treatment, it is key to learn to control tension headaches. ...

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, ie, the central nervous system. The disease affects more women than men and is of unknown cause, although there are several indications related to autoimmune mechanisms damaged. In severe cases, the disease eventually leads to reduced mobility or full disability. The symptoms are varied, may last longer and can affect any part of the body. The most common are fatigue, balance and movement problems, constipation and urinary incontinence, loss of vision, facial pain, slurred speech, and other neurological and sexual difficulties. A cure for multiple sclerosis is still unknown, but there are various treatments to prevent progression of symptoms and maintain quality of life of patients. ...

Neuralgia

Neuralgia is a corresponding to the specialty of neurology treatment and is a severe pain in the head. It is caused by irritation or nerve damage and is of unknown cause. The main symptoms are: high sensitivity and numbness of the skin located along the route of the damaged nerve and weakening or paralysis of the muscles next to the nerve. The pain often occurs in the same area, provided the nerve, it is sharp and stinging sensation; may occur intermittently appear and disappear, or constant and may be aggravated if the area moves. Treatment of neuralgia changes depending on the cause, location and severity of pain. Controlling blood sugar levels can help the speedy recovery in people with diabetes and having neuralgia. ...

Neurological Disorders

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Neurological Treatments

Neurological treatments attempt to address neurological disorders, ie, treat diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, ie, brain, spinal cord, cranial and peripheral nerves, nerve roots, autonomic nervous system, neuromuscular junction, and muscles. Between   such disorders as epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, cerebrovascular diseases include ...

Neuropathic pain

Neuropathic pain occurs by the presence of an injury or disease of the peripheral or central nervous system. Neuropathy can be painless, just as pain can exist without evidence of nerve injury. Neuropathic pain, therefore, can be defined as an unpleasant sensation or emotional experience associated with dysfunction or nervous system injury. In addition, next to the neurological pain, many patients suffer from insomnia, constipation, loss of appetite, anxiety, vomiting, weakness or discomfort in the mouth. Besides, the peripheral neuropathic pain or chronic neuropathic pain is the result of damage to peripheral nerves that usually cause numbness and pain in the hands and feet, and tingling or burning. ...

Neurorehabilitation

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Paraneoplastic syndromes

The paraneoplastic neurological syndromes are all side effects that occur in the body from cancer but are not caused directly by the disease or by treatments to alleviate it. These are side effects of cancer, most notably the Lambert-Eaton syndrome, considered a rare disease that weakens the nervous system and causes weakness in the limbs, especially the legs. This kind of weakness, predominantly in the morning, may be accompanied by dry mouth, muscle pain and diarrhea. It also tends to occur more frequently in patients already suffering from other ailments before, as encephalomyelitis, subacute sensory neuropathy and limbic encephalitis, among others. ...

Parkinson disease

  Parkinson's disease is a common disorder in neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's disease or Alzheimer's. As such, this disorder causes progressive deterioration of certain brain functions in patients who present with various symptoms: tremors in the arms, legs and face; stiffness of limbs; impaired balance and movement; depression; slurred speech; urinary problems; among others. Depending on the patient and the level of involvement of the disease will manifest one or other more or less serious way. Typically, this condition develops slowly in people from 55 to 65 years of age, and treatment is based on symptom control as there is no cure for Parkinson's disease. ...

Parkinsonism

They are derived from movement disorders, including tremor, stiffness in the legs, arms, and slow motion. Secondary parkinsonism are not the same as Parkinson's, but they are very similar. In this case, movement disorders not due to the disease but to certain drugs, or a nervous system disorder. ...

Restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome, known by its acronym SPI (or acronyms in English RLS) affects about four million people in Spain and characterized by strange and unpleasant sensations in the legs caused as a result of a neurological disorder, symptoms to increase their involvement in patients with stress. Anyone can suffer although RLS usually occurs more frequently in patients with diabetes, Parkinson's disease, kidney disease and iron deficiency. Furthermore, due to its symptoms, it causes akathisia, urgent need to have legs in constant motion, with inability to keep still. Although there is no cure for this disease, treatment is aimed at reducing stress in order to contribute to muscle relaxation. ...

Vascular dementia

Vascular dementia is a condition that is triggered by reducing blood that supplies the brain. It is usually caused by an embolism or stroke, and vascular lesions (abnormalities in the blood vessels), so it is essential the urgent attention of the patient to prevent further complications. In addition, there are some factors that can promote or increase the risk of vascular dementia, such as hypertension, diabetes or smoking. Two types of vascular dementias: multi-infarct dementia, which is caused by blockage of blood vessels of the brain because of the presence of blood clots; infarct dementia only, which the strategic area of ​​the brain where it occurs causes different disorders: aphasia, a disorder of language loss or alteration that causes difficulties in speech and language comprehension; apraxia, a decrease in the ability to perform certain movements; among others. Depending on the type of vascular dementia patient, treatment will be different and personalized. ...

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