Neurology

  Neurology is a field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system of the body. The central nervous system encompasses the brain and spinal cord whereas the peripheral nervous system constitutes nerves, blood vessels, and parts associated with the nervous system. The conditions are treated by physicians of two related filed one is neurosurgery and neurology. Let us have an overview of how and what does a  neurosurgeon  does. Who is a neurosurgeon? The common notion that is surfacing the minds of people is that neurosurgeons are just brain surgeons. But that is not true neurosurgeons do much more than just brain surgery. Neurosurgeons are doctors who diagnose, assess, and perform various surgeries to treat the central nervous system disorders. A neurologist on the other hand also treats diseases of the brain and nervous system but they won’t perform surgery. In terms of medical managemen

  Stroke also is known as a cerebrovascular accident occurs when part of the brain doesn’t have enough blood supply thus the supply of oxygen and nutrients is reduced. On the first symptom of brain stoke prompt treatment is necessary instantly to reduce the degree of complications. On the first sign of brain stroke symptom, the patient has to rush to the hospital within 3 hours. At the hospital,  stroke treatment  differs based on the type of stroke. Types of stroke A brain attack is mainly of two types Ischemic stroke is part of the brain loses blood flow Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when bleeding occurs within the brain A Transient ischemic attack, TIA, or mini-stroke is not a major type of stroke but it is considered to be a major warning sign of stroke. Brain stroke treatment Once you encounter brain stroke symptoms you have to rush to the hospital within three hours. At the hospital, you will be asked about the medical history followed by scans to identify the

  Brain tumor surgery is one of the most commonly used brain tumor treatment.  Brain tumor surgery  is the removal of the tumor and the surrounding healthy tissues. It is the only treatment that is often needed to treat a low-grade brain tumor. Removal of the tumor improves neurological symptoms and provides tissue for general diagnosis and genetic analysis. Post a brain tumor surgery the post-recovery period differs from person to person and depends on a wide range of factors. Let us take a look at the recovery period after brain tumor surgery. Factors determining recovery Post the surgery it will quite some time to recover which is different for everyone. You might have to stay at the hospital for around 3 to 10 days. The duration of stay at the hospital also differs from the type of operation and the time you take to recover. Until you are in the hospital, you will be constantly monitored by the nurses and doctors. If in case there is any issue some might have to go to the int