Neurology

It is a known scientific fact that hypertension or high blood pressure can lead to stroke. Let us look at some of the connections in detail: Blood vessels damaged by high blood pressure can narrow, rupture, or leak. The result is that blood clots which can reach your brain, blocking blood flow and potentially causing a stroke. In this case stroke treatment is required. Hypertension can silently damage your heart for years before symptoms develop and can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Treatment and lifestyle changes can help control hypertension and reduce the risk of life-threatening cardiac complications. Uncontrolled hypertension can cause damage to your arteries as it increases the pressure of blood flowing through your arteries. As a result, it can damage the cells of your arteries' inner lining. When fats from your diet enter your bloodstream, they can collect in the damaged arteries. Eventually, your artery walls become less elastic, limiting blood flow through...

The lack of proper blood circulation to your brain can cause a life-threatening medical condition, such as brain stroke. Brain cells can fail to function if they do not receive a sufficient amount of blood and oxygen from your body. Another factor that leads to a stroke is bleeding into your brain.  More than 80% of strokes are caused by the blockage of your brain cells due to a lack of oxygen and reduced blood flow. The good news is brain stroke symptoms can be prevented by taking certain preventive measures. Manage Your Blood Pressure High or unmanageable blood pressure is the number one reason for brain strokes in both men and women. There are quite a few factors that may help you lower blood pressure, but you need to keep a close eye on blood pressure. According to the neurology experts, try to maintain a BP of 140/90. If it gets above it, contact a doctor and take the necessary medicines immediately to bring the blood pressure down. Lose Weight Obese and...

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 medica...

Neurosurgery is one of the most complicated surgical procedures known to the medical world. Dealing with the thinnest and almost-invisible neurons and the other parts of a nervous system need the utmost precision and immense experience. A doctor can only become a neurosurgeon when   he completes a surgical internship continuing over a year and have completed more than 5 years of any surgical program being a resident doctor in the neurological division of a hospital. Facts To Know About Neurosurgery Main  Divisions:  The main divisions of neurosurgery are Vascular, stereotactic, Oncological, skull base, spinal, peripheral, and pediatric neurosurgeries.   Use Of Master-Crafted Tools And Equipment:  Only the best neurological divisions in the leading hospitals have this kind of equipment. In neurosurgery, the only thing that matters is precision. Tools with sophisticated designs and fine details are used by a neurosurgeon to perform critical operation...

The brain is the engine of the body. To ensure that it performs adequately and with ease, we need to be aware of and protect from the dangers that might harm the system. The brain is the central organ of our nervous system. It is composed of wired like cells called nerves and tissues. It has three sections which control three major activities – Brain S tem – Breathing and its association with the heart. Cerebellum – Body movements. Cerebrum – Responsible for our five senses, memories, emotions, personality, expressive speech and thinking. A brain tumour occurs when an abnormal growth and accumulation of damaged or dead cells take place. The cause of this disease varies from person to person. Some brain tumours are benign (non-cancerous) which are sometimes curable if safety measures are taken at an early stage while some are malignant (cancerous) which are generally destructive. There are generally two types of brain tumours – Primary Brain Tumours – The formation...

A brain tumor is a word that strikes fear in the minds of any patient. There are many types of brain tumors, and some are benign too! Many myths surround the occurrence and treatment of brain tumors. The primarily held belief is that brain tumor surgery is very risky, and the prognosis is poor, but medical science has made many strides forward. If caught in time, doctors can help with curative treatment. Brain Tumour Surgery Myths There are techniques like gamma knife surgery and robotic surgery available today. These cutting edge surgeries are a lifesaver in many cases. The expertise of the neurosurgeon and the availability of the technology in the hospital make all the difference. The outcome of the brain tumor surgery depends on a variety of factors like the skill of the doctor, the stage at which the diagnosis has been made, and what type of tumor it is. Today there are ‘awake’ surgeries that have made the chances of error in brain operations low. The patient is ...