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Introduction The medical term for ‘awake brain surgery’ in neurology is awake craniotomy. The reason for its name is quite obvious, as the surgery is performed on the brain while the patient is awake and alert. Neurologists in Darbhanga , which specialize in brain tumour treatment in Darbhanga have plenty experience with awake brain surgery and say that it is used by neurologists and neurosurgeons to treat neurological conditions such as brain tumours and epileptic seizures. What Happens During the Surgery? Neurosurgeons who perform this kind of neurosurgery at the super-specialty hospital in Darbhanga say that awake brain surgery is performed much like traditional brain surgery, except the fact that the patient remains awake, and the surgeon asks questions or perform actions (like moving eyes to and fro) to the patient and monitors their brain activity as they respond. This is usually done when the tumour is near parts of the brain that control vision, speech o...

What Is A Spinal Stroke And How Is It Different From Stroke? Overview When hearing the term ‘stroke’, people think about the stroke that occurs in the brain. But neurologists in Gurgaon mention another type of stroke that causes damage to the spinal cord, known as spinal stroke or spinal cord infarction. Just like a standard stroke, the spinal stroke occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the nerve cells in the spine get blocked due to some reason. The nerve cells in the spine depend on blood for oxygen and nutrients they need to live and function. Symptoms Even the best neurologists in India agree that a spinal stroke usually begins with sudden and severe pain in the neck or back, muscle weakness in the legs that can quickly lead to paralysis (a complete loss of movement), a change of sensation in the lower part of the body, and bowel and bladder problems. Causes There can be several causes of spinal stroke, which include: ·   Arteries that...

Treatment of Cauda Equina Syndrome through Neurosurgery Introduction The spinal cord starts at the base of the brain, runs throughout the cervical and thoracic spine, and typically ends at the lower part of the thoracic spine.The nerve root is the portion of the nerve that runs through the bony canal and exits at each vertebral segment of the spinal cord.The spinal cord can be divided into segments according to the nerve roots that branch off of it.Nerve roots along the cord consist of 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal nerves. Neurologists in Patna, Bihar say that when these nerve roots get compressed or inflamed, they can cause symptoms such as pain, altered reflexes, decreased strength, and decreased sensation. Cauda equina syndrome occurs when the nerve roots in the lumbar, sacral and coccygeal portion of the spinal canal are compressed or inflamed to an extreme point. It is considered a medical emergency. The neurologist doctors in ...

Brain Aneurysm Repair – The Surgical Procedure Introduction An aneurysm is a condition is neurology which occurs when the wall of a blood vessel becomes thin and bulges or balloons out. Aneurysms are dangerous because they present no symptoms until they rupture. When they do, they can lead to a stroke or brain damage if proper treatment is not given timely. Brain aneurysm repair is a surgical procedure used to treat this bulging blood vessel which is at the risk of tearing open at any time. The Surgical Procedure There are mainly two ways that neurosurgeons repair a brain aneurysm, according to neurologists in Darbhanga . The choice of the method used depends on the size, shape, and location of an aneurysm, among other factors. These two procedures are: ·        Clipping , during which, the neurosurgeon makes an incision into the patient’s scalp and creates a small hole in their skull. The neurosurgeon then places a small meta...

What Is Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) and How Is It Diagnosed? Introduction Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a type of hereditary (genetic) neurological condition that damages the myelin sheath, the membrane which insulates nerve cells in your brain and nervous system. In a person suffering from ALD, the body can’t break down ‘very long-chain fatty acids’ or VLCFAs, which causes saturated VLCFAs to build up in the brain, the nervous system, and the adrenal glands. According to some of the top neurologists in Gurgaon and Delhi NCR, there are different types of ALDs, but the most common type is the X-linked ALD, which is caused by the genetic defect in the X chromosome, and affects more males than females. Females, however, can still carry the disease without being affected by it. Diagnosis Diagnosis of ALD consists of neurologists reviewing the patient’s symptoms as well as medical and family history. We asked some experts from the best neurology hospital in Delhi NCR...

External Compression Headaches – Symptoms and Causes Introduction External compression headaches are a condition in  neurology  which is known to occur in people required to wear headgears like caps, helmets or goggles for long periods of time, like construction workers, people in the military, policemen and certain athletes. According to  neurologists in Darbhanga , these headgears put continuous pressure on the scalp or the forehead, which causes these headaches. People who wear tight headbands or hats may also get these headaches. Symptoms Leading experts in one of the  best hospitals in Darbhanga  say that external compression headaches cause a moderate, constant pressure in the head, hurting the most where the object presses against the head. Continued usage of the headgear may worsen a headache. Although a headache goes away after removing the offending headgear, one should see a  neurologist  or  neuro specialist...