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Irene Semenov

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Dr. Irene Semenov is a neurologist at NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), who specializes in the treatment of headaches and epilepsy. Dr. Semenov joins her colleagues in representing the NorthShore Department of Neurology, which consists of over 30 neurologists who subspecialize in diverse clinical disciplines, including epilepsy, headache, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disease, neuro-oncology, pediatric neurology, and stroke. As part of the NorthShore Neurological Institute (NNI), the Department of Neurology collaborates closely with neurosurgery, neuroradiology, and physiatry to provide an accessible, coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disease.

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  • NorthShore University HealthSystem Neurological Institute

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    Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain'

    FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.

    The dominant side of your brain is where your speech and language center resides. Ninety-five percent of the human pop...Full Article

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    Irene Semenov of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What other conditions are misdiagnosed as epilepsy?
    Many conditions may be misdiagnosed as epilepsy including psychogenic seizures, medication induced...  Full Post
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    Irene Semenov of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How are headaches diagnosed?
    The diagnosis of headache disorder is made based on the history. Patients with headaches who...  Full Post
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    Irene Semenov of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How can we encourage more talks about epilepsy?
    If you or your child were diagnosed with epilepsy, you may find some help by joining local...  Full Post
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    Condition Commonly Seen in Aging May Alter Brain Function

    MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- A condition known as leukoaraiosis alters brain function in older people, according to a small new study.

    Contrary to past belief, researchers found this common condition, in which diseased blood vessels lead to small areas of...Full Article

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    Migraines Not Linked to Decline in Thinking Skills

    FRIDAY, Aug. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Although they are common and often debilitating, migraine headaches are not associated with declines in thinking skills, researchers say.

    "Previous studies on migraines and cognitive [brain] decline were small and unable to identify a link between the t...Full Article

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    Irene Semenov of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What are the symptoms of migraine headaches?

    The typical migraine headache consists of throbbing pain on either left or right side of the head, and can be quite severe, and associated with sensitivity to sounds and lights and sometimes with nausea and vomiting. About a quarter of all patients who suffer from migraines experience

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    Irene Semenov of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What causes epilepsy (seizure disorder)?

    Seizure disorder, or epilepsy, may be due to a variety of underlying conditions including history of brain infection, tumor, aneurysm, history of prior stroke, prenatal brain injury, history of brain trauma and genetic causes. Seizures result from an abnormal electrical discharge of the

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    What increases my risk for a headache?

    Headaches are very common and can be due to many underling health conditions, environmental triggers and generics. However in healthy people certain additional risk factors can play a role: chronic sleep deprivation, dehydration, chronic emotional stress, depression, overuse of caffeine and

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  • Irene Semenov
    Irene Semenov of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What increases my risk for a headache?

    Headaches are very common and can be due to many underling health conditions, environmental triggers and generics. However in healthy people certain additional risk factors can play a role: chronic sleep deprivation, dehydration, chronic emotional stress, depression, overuse of caffeine and

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  • Irene Semenov
    Irene Semenov of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What increases my risk for a headache?

    Headaches are very common and can be due to many underling health conditions, environmental triggers and generics. However in healthy people certain additional risk factors can play a role: chronic sleep deprivation, dehydration, chronic emotional stress, depression, overuse of caffeine and

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    Irene Semenov of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    Why does MSG give me a headache?
    Monosodium glutamate (MSG is the sodium salt of the amino acid glutamate). Glutamate, in addition to serving as one of the amino acids found in proteins, is also an excitatory amino acid and activates other neurons in the brain by binding to a specific type of glutamate receptors. This process...  Full Post
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    Irene Semenov of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What’s a medication-abuse headache?

    These headaches are also known as medication overuse headaches or rebound headaches. They occur when the medications used to treat random headaches (both migraine and tension type) are used in excess. The medications which can cause the overuse headaches are typically analgesics sold over

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    If I'm on warfarin and have a headache, can I take aspirin?
    If you are on warfarin it is better to take Tylenol in order to avoid a higher risk of bleeding. You should not take aspirin or any other NSAIDs without first talking to your doctor.  Full Post