Neurology

A neurological disorder affects the brain or better still undermines the ability of the brain and nervous system to function properly. In short terms, it is an abnormality of the nervous system- the brain, nerves, and spine. Cases with children are easily fingerprinted as certain symptoms are apparent as a child grows. Some cases, however, require a medical examination to recognize. It makes sense to catch the drift early when you are dealing with neurological disorders. Early interventions by the best neurologists can ease the treatment. Seek advice from the best neurologist in Gurgaon, especially in the case with a child, it is a must, so it doesn’t affect the child’s quality of life. For early detection, always look out for these signs: Bad muscle control  Uncoordinated muscle apparent in a child’s walking gait in form of inability to coordinate movements, it is known as ataxia. This leads to shaky, unsteady movements. This symptom is usually noticed when a child star...

Headaches and Migraines both can cause unbearable pain but not all headaches are migraines. Here, we will take you through the difference between the two so that you can opt for the right treatment. Headaches They are one of the most common health problems faced by people frequently due to stress, fatigue, exposure to heat, sinus congestion and other such issues. They can range from moderate to severe and affect different portions of the head. Migraine Healthcare professionals tend to categorize all chronic headaches as a migraine but a migraine is strictly a neurological disorder , which is categorized by rigorous muscle spasms. When you are exposed to excessive flashing lights or disturbing visuals for long, it triggers migraines. The people who suffer from a migraine feel tired, anxious, depressed, and sensitive to loud noise and bright lights too. What causes a migraine or a headache? Any neurologist in India considers genetics as one reason for a migraine in kids. Ap...

Botox or Botulinum Toxin Injections are well known for their cosmetic abilities to do away with the fine lines and wrinkles. But, little do people know that regular Botox Injections are a cure to many neurological disorders such as a migraine as well. Neurology in India has reached new heights and here’s how neurologists in India are using Botox to treat neurological disorders. How does this work? Botox is a drug derived from a naturally occurring organism called Clostridium botulinum. Small dosages of this drug are injected into the skin by doctors to paralyze or make some muscles numb and block nerve endings. When speaking of treating neurological disorders through Botox, Neurology Hospitals use it to block the communication between the muscles and nerves, rendering the muscle neutral. By doing so, involuntary muscle spasms and other disorders can be dealt with. Plus, by blocking the nerve endings, pain signals fail to reach your brain so you experience none of it. ...

When stroke advances to a chronic stage, it has long term devastating effects causing death of victims. What it usually does is to cut supply of oxygenated blood to the brain. Without oxygen to the brain, brain cells suffer significant damages and several parts of the body that depend on the brain also stop to work. In other words, it’s an attack on the brain that cause failure of some other part of the body. While it’s one of the leading cause of death (5th killer disease) and long-term disabilities in middle-aged and aged folks, early brain stroke treatment minimizes its effects and prevents death. On this account, it’s important to know and be wary of its  early signs and symptoms plus  how to deal with them. In a bid and quest to savage, the term F.A.S.T is used to describe and remember brain stroke symptoms and signs : Face drooping- numbness is experienced in part or whole of the face. Eyes may get twitchy sometimes. Arm frailty- this happens...