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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...

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...