Signs and Symptoms of Stroke Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke is the first step to ensuring medical help is received immediately. For each minute a stroke goes untreated and blood flow to the brain continues to be blocked, a person loses about 1.9 million neurons. This could mean that a person’s speech, […]
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A stroke can cause permanent loss of function. The long-term effects of a stroke depend on which part of the brain was damaged and by how much. Early treatment and rehabilitation after stroke can improve recovery and many people regain a lot of function. The most common types of disability after stroke are impaired speech, […]
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There are many different conditions that are recognized as psychological health disorders. Mental health issues are in fact one of the leading health ailments that mankind is facing. Depression and anxiety disorders are few mental health issues that are ignored, misdiagnosed and may compound and become chronic health issues. Mental Health is also one of […]
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Although men do not breast like females, they have a small amount of breast tissue. Breasts of adult men are similar to breasts of girls before puberty. This tissue grows and develops in females but not in men. However, as it still is a breast tissue, men can suffer from breast cancer too. Men can […]
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Spinal Cord lies within the spinal canal present in each vertebra of the vertebral column that is the back bone. Injury to the vertebrae in the form of fracture or dislocation can lead to injury to spinal cord. The effect of injury depends on Degree of impact Site of injury Other associated injuries Due to […]
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Spinal cord if a soft, jelly like structure which is protected by the spinal column. This spiral column is made up of 33 bones which are called vertebrae. Each vertebra has a circular opening which is similar to the hole in a donut. The bones are stacked one on top of the other and the […]
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Most spinal cord injuries are preventable and if you know the causes of these injuries, one can help avoiding becoming a victim. Spinal cord Injury happens because of damage in vertebrae, ligaments or disks of the spinal column or spinal cord itself. All injuries under these are stated as spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries are majorly […]
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Loss of functionality of muscles in any part of the body, when the messages between muscles and brain are disrupted, is known as Paralysis. Damage in the nervous system, especially spinal cord causes paralysis. Other major factors are trauma with nerve injuries, stroke, poliomyelitis, peripheral neuropathy and cerebral palsy. Symptoms of Paralysis: Paralysis is classified […]
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For diagnosing a spinal cord injury the doctor has to get the detailed history of the patient and do a detailed examination to determine the level of injury. This is then confirmed with X rays, MRI and CT scan of the region of suspected injury. Detailed radiological study is needed to confirm the injury and […]
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The spinal cord is the continuation of the brain. It starts at the junction of the head with the neck. It further extends in a bony canal which is present within each vertebra. This canal is present throughout the vertebral column. The spinal cord extends till the junction of lumbar 1 and lumbar 2 vertebrae. […]
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Recent articles on accidents highlight that nearly 410 Indians die each day due to fatal injuries. They are majorly due to road accidents followed by falls or attacks. In all these aspects the most fatal injury is to the spinal cord and the brain. They are the power centres of the body and are responsible […]
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If you are getting treated for brain tumor and are in the stage of post-surgery rehabilitation, it is best advised that you opt for a low carbohydrate diet. Most aggressive tumors (brain tumor cells) rely on glucose for growth & survival. According to a 2007 study Ketocal (high fat/low carb diet supplement) was used on […]
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Dealing with brain tumor is a difficult and long journey whether it is terminal or chronic. Irrespective of the tumor type, duration of treatment and quality of treatment and life, both patients and his/her caregiver may come across depression at some point of time. Though depression may not have been a big challenge earlier, brain […]
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Brain tumor is some abnormal growth of cells in our brain. Although these growths are usually known as brain tumors. All brain tumors aren’t cancer. Cancer is used mainly for a malignant tumor which grows and spreads aggressively, thus it overpowers healthy cells by occupying their blood, space and nutrients. They may also reach to […]
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Care & recovery post a brain surgery After a brain surgery, it takes times for a patient to revert to his/her normal energy levels. Healing needs additional rest. The time needed for recovery after a brain surgery varies from person to person and depends on- Procedure used for removal of brain tumor Location of tumor […]
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Neurosurgery, the surgical specialization that treats diseases and disorders of the brain and spinal cord is commonly associated with a fallacy that it’ll lead to the death of the person. But that is something which is a misconception and needs to be eradicated from the people’s minds. There are certain injuries and damages relating to […]
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Brain tumour is a term used loosely for any abnormal growth inside the skull. It may arise from brain itself, cranial nerves exiting the brain, coverings of brain(meninges), bony skull and bony skull base, or cancer may spread from any other organ in the body. The incidence of brain tumour means the number of new […]
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There are a number of environmental, genetic and habitual aspects that are responsible for our Brain Tumors. The brain is a complex organ of the body and slight imbalance can affect us in a big way. The exact cause of the tumor formation is yet to be known. The risk factors range for sudden exposure […]
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After a lot of thought, Mr Subhash has finally made up his mind to go under the knife to treat the most common neurological disease in the world – Epilepsy. Mr Subhash has been suffering from Epilepsy from the age of 15. “Initially the thought of going for a surgery was scary, however the pre […]
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Headache is an important symptom of brain tumor. In India people usually ignore the same until it starts interfering with their work or daily routine. Instead of resorting to quick self medication with over the counter drugs, it is recommended that if you are having recurrent headaches and fainting spells, you need to see a […]
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