An ischemic stroke occurs when a major blood vessel to the brain gets blocked. These arteries carry fresh blood to the brain from the heart and lungs. When the artery
Headaches can just be a pain in the head, but you can identify the type of headache by :- • Cause • Duration • Symptoms • intensity Primary headaches There
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder which involves intermittent episodes of unconsciousness and seizures due to disturbed electrical activity in the brain. It is a chronic condition. The symptoms may
Table of Content Overview Introduction Signs and symptoms of stroke Types of strokes Ischemic Stroke Transient Ischemic Stroke (TIA) Haemorrhagic Stroke Brain-stem stroke Cryptogenic stroke Overview Stroke is an umbrella
Meninges are the three membranes that cover and protect the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges caused by injury or infection. There two types
Multiple Sclerosis was first diagnosed in the year 1868 and even though a cure is yet to be found, there are treatment options to help slow down the progression of
Dr Bhuvaneshwari Rajendran, consultant, clinical neurophysiology and neurosciences of Kauvery Hospital, talks about stroke awareness. What is a Stroke? A stroke is a medical emergency. It takes place when the
There are various reasons why a person may be prone to seizures, commonly referred to as convulsions or fits. One of the most common reasons is epilepsy. This is a
If your loved one suffering from Dementia is hospitalized for further treatment in a hospital, your role as a CareGiver or Attender is very important. Here are a few pointers
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Being a chronic disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) damages the nerves in the spinal cord, brain, and the optic nerves. Sclerosis refers to scarring, and people with
