The brain and spinal cord together form the intricate nervous system that is made of billions of specialised cells which perform very specific functions- all of which ultimately allow you to think, feel, emote, calculate and deduce in different ways, all through life. A neurologist is the doctor or specialist who diagnoses and treats all…
An ischaemic stroke is a rare but devastating event for the brain- since blood flow is absent, leading to millions of cells dying, every minute or so. These dead cells cannot grow back again, which is why delayed treatment results in major mental deficits and can lead to unwanted complications like paralysis or other symptoms. …
It is a well known fact that uninterrupted blood flow to different parts of the body- especially the brain, heart or other major organs and organ systems is a necessity for you to function normally without any issues. When a clot forms and closes off blood supply to a region of the body, or a…
Most of us know what cancer is- it is the unregulated growth of specific types of cells that results in the formation of a mass of undifferentiated cells- called a tumor. Since the brain is necessary for so many daily processes and how we function routinely, it needs to be in a highly regulated environment-…
A neurologist is a doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating all conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord and nervous system as a whole. They can hence help you manage chronic conditions or treat them if possible, with the main goal to avoid unwanted complications which can affect your quality of life in the…
Early Signs Of Stroke- Brain stroke signs may be no more than a slurred speech that feels as though the tongue has suddenly grown heavy, or an arm that remains still despite the mind’s urgent command to move. The FAST stroke test remains the simplest compass in this moment- Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty,…
Managing issues related to the spine and brain can sometimes be quite difficult. ‘Should I see a neurologist or a neurosurgeon?’ is one of the most common questions that patients ask. Though both of them deal with the neurological system, their functions and approaches are very different. To make it simple, neurologists diagnose and cure…
