Spec. MD. Nurgul Uzun Reviews

A 51-year-old hotel chef specializing in molecular gastronomy experienced taste hallucinations described as 'phantom flavors.' Dr. Uzun discovered a small insular cortex lesion affecting gustatory processing. She collaborated with the chef to document the neurological basis of flavor perception, turning his recovery into a research project on neurogastronomy.

A newborn from a consanguineous marriage in a remote village exhibited abnormal startle responses to specific traditional lullabies. Dr. Uzun identified a rare auditory-triggered hyperekplexia variant. She worked with the family's elder women to modify musical intervals in the lullabies, creating therapeutic versions that soothed rather than triggered the infant.

A 28-year-old nomadic goat herder from the Taurus Mountains presented with episodic visual disturbances he described as 'seeing the world through shattered glass.' Dr. Uzun diagnosed occipital lobe epilepsy triggered by high-altitude hypoxia. Treatment involved tailored antiseizure medication and lifestyle adjustments for his migratory patterns, with his extended tribal family participating in a novel 'seizure alert' system using specific bird calls.

A 72-year-old retired deep-sea diver from Antalya's old port district developed progressive weakness in his legs, which he attributed to 'old diving bends.' Dr. Uzun identified it as a rare case of thoracic spinal stenosis exacerbated by years of decompression sickness micro-injuries. She coordinated with hyperbaric specialists for a combined neurological and diving medicine rehabilitation plan, resulting in partial mobility restoration after 9 months.

A 19-year-old championship freediver experienced transient global amnesia after breaking her depth record. Dr. Uzun discovered an unusual pattern of hippocampal vulnerability to rapid pressure changes. She developed a pioneering 'neurological dive profile' with gradual exposure protocols, allowing the athlete to safely return to competitive diving with monitored limits.

A 45-year-old migrant agricultural worker from Eastern Anatolia presented with unilateral facial numbness that followed the harvest season. Dr. Uzun diagnosed trigeminal neuropathy caused by chronic, low-level exposure to a specific pesticide used in greenhouse rose cultivation. She documented the first neurological case linked to this chemical and initiated both treatment and workplace advocacy.

An 8-year-old refugee child from Syria exhibited sudden loss of Turkish language ability while retaining Arabic, following a minor fall. Dr. Uzun identified bilingual aphasia due to a small subdural hematoma pressing on specific language areas. The hematoma resolved with conservative management, and she designed a dual-language recovery program involving the child's grandmother as primary therapist.

A 33-year-old professional backgammon player developed a focal hand tremor that appeared only during tournament play. Dr. Uzun diagnosed task-specific dystonia related to hyperfocus states, treating it with targeted botulinum toxin injections and cognitive-behavioral strategies to modulate competitive anxiety, allowing him to maintain his championship ranking.

A 60-year-old former silk weaver from Bursa presented with progressive sensory loss in her fingertips that paradoxically improved when handling silk threads. Dr. Uzun identified a unique form of sensory neuropathy where familiar tactile stimulation provided neural facilitation. She prescribed 'tactile therapy' using specific weaving patterns alongside medication.

A 27-year-old cave explorer developed recurrent episodes of disorientation and déjà vu exclusively within karst cave systems. Dr. Uzun diagnosed environmental-triggered temporal lobe seizures caused by subtle geomagnetic field variations. Treatment included antiseizure medication only during exploration seasons and a personalized cave navigation protocol.

A 68-year-old retired lighthouse keeper developed circadian rhythm disruption so severe he experienced 'temporal dislocation,' believing he was reliving specific days from decades prior. Dr. Uzun diagnosed suprachiasmatic nucleus dysfunction exacerbated by decades of irregular light exposure. Treatment involved precise light therapy mimicking his former lighthouse patterns.

A 22-year-old university student experienced word-finding difficulties exclusively in her second language (English) during exam periods. Dr. Uzun diagnosed stress-induced bilingual anomia related to cortisol effects on language switching networks. Treatment combined cognitive strategies with a novel 'language stress inoculation' protocol.

A 39-year-old single mother working in Antalya's tourism industry developed hemiplegic migraines that mirrored her daughter's childhood stroke symptoms. Dr. Uzun identified a rare case of somatic symptom disorder with neurological manifestations rooted in caregiver trauma. Treatment involved family therapy and a graduated exposure protocol to dissociation triggers.

A 14-year-old goat herder's son presented with episodic collapse when attempting to read. Dr. Uzun discovered a previously undocumented form of reflex syncope triggered by visual pattern recognition, related to his recent literacy acquisition. She developed a reading desensitization program using traditional carpet patterns as transitional visual stimuli.

An 81-year-old grandmother who survived the 1974 Cyprus conflict developed late-onset psychogenic non-epileptic seizures triggered by helicopter sounds. Dr. Uzun diagnosed delayed traumatic stress response with conversion symptoms. Treatment involved EMDR therapy adapted for her age and cultural background, with her grandchildren participating in sound desensitization exercises.