Dr Ganesh Veerabhadraiah MBBS, DNB (Neurosurgery) FINR (Fellowship in Interventional Neurosurgery-Switzerland) As we know about Brain Stroke: Faster you act, the better you save the patient life. National, 17th April 2022: A brain stroke, also known as a brain attack, occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is reduced or stopped. It is…
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle, to the point that even minor stressor like trivial fall can result in a fracture. The hip, and spine are the most prevalent or common sites for osteoporosis-related fractures. Bone is a collection of cells that constantly breaks down and replaces itself. Osteoporosis develops when the development of…
Stroke is more prevalent than you would think. Every year, more than 800,000 people experience a stroke, with roughly 200,000 of them being second-time strokes. However, we can reduce stroke risk easily now!!! Read further to know-how What if we told you that 90% of these strokes might have been avoided? Wouldn’t it…
A pituitary Gland Tumor is an abnormal growth in the pituitary gland that develops over time. Some pituitary tumors cause hypersecretion of hormones that control vital physiological functions. Your pituitary gland may produce excessive hormones as a result of some pituitary tumor. The most common tumor is prolactinoma, growth hormone-secreting (acromegaly), and Cushing’s disease. The…
Sciatica is pain that spreads down the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back to the hips and buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica affects one side of your body. Sciatica is most usually caused by a herniated disc, a bone spur on the spine, or a constriction of the spine…
A 56 year old male was brought to ER with sudden onset of headache, vomiting, and altered sensorium. He had no co morbidities. On arrival, his neurological examination showed – he was drowsy with GCS E3V3M5(11/15) and was moving all limbs. His CT brain done elsewhere showed diffuse subarachnoid haemorrhage with intraventricular extension. He was…
Neurosurgery is speciality in which surgery that focuses on the treatment of disorders and diseases of the brain and nervous system. Radiology is a medical speciality that uses various radiology techniques to diagnose and treat ailments and diseases. Here we are going to discuss what is pin hole surgery or neuro-endovascular treatment in neurosurgery? How…
A brain stroke, also known as a brain attack, occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is reduced or stopped. This condition is similar to a heart attack. What happens here? Due to blockage inside vessel there will be stoppage of blood and oxygen reaching the brain. The most common symptoms of brain stroke are…
What is one of the most crucial supporting component of your body? Yes It is your spine. You can’t stay upright or even stand up without it isn’t it? It provides structure and support to your body. It enables you to move freely and bend with flexibility. Nature is also created to protect the spinal…
What you should know about common blood thinners used in brain stroke? Medications that thin the blood can help you avoid a stroke caused by a clot (ischaemic stroke). This drug may be prescribed to you after a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA) to help you avoid another stroke. If you have a…