Neurology

  Brain stroke or any stroke is a medical emergency and requires quick medical assistance. A brain stroke is the outcome of a reduced or interrupted blood supply to part of the brain, which prevents the brain tissues from getting optimum oxygen and nutrients. Additionally, if something causes bleeding in the brain, it leads to a brain stroke. Even though brain strokes occur suddenly, yet this can be prevented if a person is careful about the symptoms and takes necessary precautions.              In order to prevent brain stroke, it is vital to know the symptoms. Some of the collective brain stroke symptoms are-   ●      Paralysis (numbness) on the face, leg or arm              Sudden development of insensibility or paralysis on the face, leg or the arm is a sign of a stroke, and mostly it affects one side of the body. To be sure whet...

Today’s life stress is leading to many health issues, including disturbed mental health. To lead a healthy and positive life, it is vital to adapt to some lifestyle changes that help in healthy living that results in stroke treatment. Here is some advice: Good sleep Since our brain is never at rest, one recommends sleeping for at least 7-8 hours a day to keep the brain healthy completely reboot the system.  Meditation This is one of the best ways to not just keep the soul at peace but provide relaxation to the mind and body too. While there are varied kinds of meditation techniques, they all help in focusing on breathing and achieving calmness.  Reduce the amount of alcohol and smoking To not let your body get affected severely with heart or brain stroke, one should consider the effective way of stroke treatment in the form of a reduction in the consumption of alcohol and smoking. It also helps prevent dementia. Healthy diet They say “w...

Signs of epilepsy can help parents to understand the child's health. But not all children develop symptoms of epilepsy from the beginning. Also, not all seizures will have unusual muscle movements that can give warnings about epilepsy.  To understand epilepsy and its impact on a child one has to recognize the conditions of the child and its behavioural changes.  What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological disorders in which a child's nerve cells in the brain stop functioning properly and cause seizures.  This condition if not treated at the right time, will cause problems in education, and the child will not be able to lead a normal life at the later stage. It is therefore very much important to know the signs of epilepsy.  Common Symptoms Of Epilepsy  Attention disorder, dazed behaviour, unusual laziness or clumsiness.  Frequent falling and habit of forgetting. Unusual behavioural changes such as rapid blinking, nodding or sh...

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...