Medical articles from Mr Sinan Barazi

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18/12/2019

Pituitary, skull base, facial pain and spinal neurosurgeon

Sacroiliac joint pain: what does it feel like?

Sacroiliac joint pain occurs when there has been damage or an injury to the joint between the spine and hip. We've asked one of our top neurosurgeons Mr Sinan Barazi how the pain has been described as feeling and how it is treated.

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23/04/2019

Mr Sinan Barazi

Pituitary, skull base, facial pain and spinal neurosurgeon

What are cluster headaches?

Headaches are awful. We’ve all had them and they can really put a dampener on your day. However, some headaches are worse than others; some are downright debilitating. Without warning, excruciating pain erupts on one side of the head, often around the eye. If this sounds familiar, you may be getting cluster headaches. Leading neurosurgeon Mr Sinan Barazi, part of the London Neurosurgery Partnership, explains.

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28/02/2019

Mr Sinan Barazi

Pituitary, skull base, facial pain and spinal neurosurgeon

Lumbar decompression: how it works, what it’s for, recovery time

Lumbar decompression is a surgical operation to create more space for your nerves and spinal cord. There are many different ways a lumbar decompression can be carried out depending on your condition. This article by leading neurosurgeon Mr Sinan Barazi looks at how the procedure works, who it’s for, and what to expect after the operation.

12/12/2018

Mr Sinan Barazi

Pituitary, skull base, facial pain and spinal neurosurgeon

Managing your headache

Headaches can come in various shapes and sizes, from common tension headaches to cluster headaches and migraines and the way to manage them depends on the type. There are many options, but don’t worry! Leading neurosurgeon Mr Sinan Barazi, part of the London Neurosurgery Partnership, is here with a handy guide to headache management.

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14/09/2018

Mr Sinan Barazi

Pituitary, skull base, facial pain and spinal neurosurgeon

How do I know if I have trigeminal neuralgia?

If you get pain on one side of the face, could it be a problem with your teeth – or could it be trigeminal neuralgia? We spoke to Mr Sinan Barazi, consultant neurosurgeon at the London Neurosurgery Partnership, about who gets trigeminal neuralgia and how it can be treated.