Neurology

Brain tumour, also known as an intracranial tumour, is known to be an abnormal mass of the tissue where the cells grow and multiply themselves uncontrollably. There are more than 150 brain tumours documented by the experts so far. However, the two main groups under which brain tumours are usually classified are termed as primary and metastatic brain tumours. According to the best neurologist in India, primary brain tumours include all the tumours originating from the tissues of the brain or within the immediate surroundings of the brain. These kinds of tumours are categorized as glial or non-glial as well as benign or malignant brain tumours. On the other hand, metastatic brain tumours include all the tumours which arise elsewhere in the body such as in the breasts or lungs and then migrate themselves to the brain, thereby affecting your brain. Cancer in this condition spreads by the way of the bloodstream. Metastatic tumours are considered to be cancer and a malignant in nat

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked, preventing the brain tissue from getting oxygen, glucose, and nutrients. In just a few minutes, the starved brain cells begin to die.  A stroke is a medical emergency and prompt treatment is crucial. Key symptoms for early detection A person having a brain stroke may experience confusion, slurring of speech, suddenly have blurred or blackened vision in one or both the eyes, severe headache, trouble walking or loss of coordination and paralysis or numbness of the face, arms, and legs. The proper blood flow must be restored to the brain as soon as possible otherwise devastating damages may occur resulting in physical, cognitive and mental disabilities. Treatments Emergency brain stroke treatment depends on the type of stroke- whether ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke is treated by removing obstruction and restoring blood flow to the brain. This is done through emergency IV medication