Brain haemorrhage, a type of stroke, is a condition in which an artery in the brain bursts, causing bleeding. Uncontrolled bleeding may occur anywhere within the skull or within the brain. Brain haemorrhages may be categorized into different types, based on their location which is illustrated below: Subdural haemorrhage Extradural haemorrhage Subarachnoid haemorrhage Intracerebral haemorrhage…
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder that causes persistent seizures without any provocation; a neurological disorder affecting around 65 million people throughout the globe. While anyone may develop epilepsy, young children and older adults are more at risk. It has also been seen that epilepsy occurs slightly more in men than in women. A seizure is…
Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) is a test which measures how fast electrical signals move through the peripheral nerve. The peripheral nerve connects the brain and spinal cord to the entire body as well as controls sensations and muscle coordination. The NCV test is a fundamental aspect of nerve conduction studies, used to assess nerve damage…
A brain stroke is a condition in which the blood supply to the brain gets blocked or ceases due to medical reasons. It is a severe condition affecting the brain stem and can lead to disability or even death. Its effects on the body depend on the part of the brain affected. Around 18 lakh…
All vital activities of the body are controlled by the brain and spinal cord, which constitute the Central Nervous System (CNS). These vital activities include thought, speech, and body movement. When the cells of the brain grow abnormally, it may lead to the formation of brain tumours that further hinder the functioning of the CNS….
A stroke, also known as a brain attack, occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted due to the blockage or rapture in arteries or blood vessels which prevent the brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients, leading to brain cell death in a matter of minutes. Without prompt treatment or early action,…
The uncontrollable growth of the abnormal cells in the brain is called brain tumour. Some brain tumours can be cancerous (malignant) while others are non-cancerous (benign). Brain tumours can be life threatening, whether benign or malignant, if they grow inside the skull by creating a pressure on the brain and thereby cause damage to the…
A stroke, also known as a brain attack, occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted due to the blockage or rapture in arteries or blood vessels which prevent the brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients, leading to brain cell death in a matter of minutes. Without prompt treatment or early action,…
Lower Back Pain: Lower back or the lumbar spine is a complex structure consisting of interconnecting vertebrae, joints, nerves, ligaments and muscles which work together to provide support and strength to the spinal column as well as mobility and flexibility for every day body movement and motion. The complexity involved makes this area more susceptible…
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a debilitating and one of the most atrocious neurological conditions which tremendously impacts a person’s life, both socio-economically as well as physically. While the most obvious consequence of spinal cord injury is paralysis, there are other wider consequences as well, such as those related to the bladder, bowel, respiratory, cardiovascular…
