Alice in Wonderland Syndrome Explained! Mind-Bending Neurology | Funny Medicine Ep. 86
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In Episode 85 of Funny Medicine, we unravel the fascinating world of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS)—a rare neurological condition that distorts perception of size, space, and time! Ever felt like your hands were shrinking or your surroundings were stretching like a scene from Alice in Wonderland? 🤯 🔬
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The history of AIWS & its first description by Dr. John Todd (1955)
✅ Causes & triggers—migraines, viral infections, and neurological links
✅ Symptoms & real-life experiences of sensory distortion
✅ How AIWS is connected to the parietal & occipital lobes of the brain 🧠
✅ The role of VR technology, religious visions & fever dreams in AIWS
✅ Management tips & treatment insights for those affected
This episode is packed with humor, personal anecdotes, and expert insights to make complex neurology easy to understand and fun to learn! 🎙️🤣
🎤 Join the Conversation – Drop Your Thoughts in the Comments!
👉 If you’ve ever experienced weird visual distortions, time warps, or surreal perceptions, let us know in the comments!
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THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE SEEK A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IF YOU ARE SEEKING MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT.
Sources:
1. Blom, J. D. (2016). “Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: A Systematic Review.” Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews.
2. Podoll, K., & Robinson, D. (1999). “Lewis Carroll’s Migraine Experiences.” The Lancet.
3. Lanska, J. R., & Lanska, D. J. (2013). “Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: Somesthetic vs. Visual Distortions.” Neurology.
4. Epstein-Barr Virus and Neurological Complications. CDC Reports.
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