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Who Are the Right Candidates for Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery?
Physical Therapy, Medications, and Spinal injection procedures are initial treatments for symptomatic cervical disc disease . If the symptoms like pain, numbness, or weakness (that radiates from the neck to one or both arms) continues and are bothersome for more than 6-12 weeks, surgical treatment is considered. Disc disruption and degeneration can be a source of neck pain as well as a cause of neurologic symptoms. Who are the right candidates for surgery? Cervical disc replacement is indicated in
Dr. Ashish Gupta In Neurosciences
Jul 17 , 2017 | 2 min read
Watch Out for the 6 Common Symptoms of Stroke!
According to WHO statistics, the 3rd most common cause of death after heart disease and cancer is STROKE. Like a heart attack, every minute after the onset of stroke counts. It is one of the important causes of death and disability. Dr. Deepak Gupta says do not wait for the symptoms to recover as they commonly progress. Moreover, the most common type of stroke, Ischemic Stroke that primarily occurs due to a clot in the brain can be treated with a simple intravenous drug called tissue plasminogen activato
Dr. Deepak Gupta In Neurosciences
Jul 17 , 2017 | 1 min read
Fragile Patient with Broken Spine Regains Painless Movement Within 24 hours
A Minimally invasive spine surgery is a boon for patients with spine disorders! Serious injuries due to accidents are unpredictable but with newer advancements in medical treatments, it is now possible to get cure faster, safer and with the least hospital stay. A 66-year-old osteoporotic male patient with weak bones presented in Max Hospital after a fall from a tree with the inability to move. On investigations, he was found to have 2 fractures in the backbones, one in lower chest region another in th
Dr. Ashish Gupta In Neurosurgery Neurosciences
Jul 14 , 2017 | 2 min read
CEREBRAL ANEURYSM RUPTURE- AN EMERGENCY
Have you heard of Circle of Willis? Our brain has a larger brain in the front and a smaller but critical brain at the back; hence 2 arteries supply blood to the brain in the front and then 2 at the back each on the left and right side respectively. The 4 arteries are connected to each other through communicating arteries and hence form a circle within the brain called “ Circle of Willis ”. As the arteries course through the brain, it tends to divide to supply different regions of the brain. All the po
Max Team In Neurosciences
Jul 10 , 2017 | 3 min read
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Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h
Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine
Feb 22 , 2018 | 3 min read
To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.
Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics
Nov 07 , 2020 | 3 min read
Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer
Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Jun 30 , 2016 | 3 min read
Eye fluid or conjunctivitis is a highly contagious eye infection affecting many. Conjunctivitis is usually viral and may have superadded bacterial or allergic eye disease.
Dr. Parul Sharma In Eye Care / Ophthalmology
Jul 26 , 2023 | 3 min read
Frequently Asked Questions on Brain Aneurysms
What is an aneurysm? An aneurysm is a weak spot in the blood vessel that expands into a balloon shaped structure over time. As the heart keeps pumping blood in the blood vessels of the brain this balloon (a saccular aneurysm) keeps getting bigger and may rupture. Some aneurysms may not look like balloons but, rather look like elongated tubes (fusiform). Do all aneurysms need treatment? No, all aneurysms don't need to be treated. Treatment depends on the site, size and anatomy of an aneurysm. Wha
Max Team In Neurosciences Interventional Neurology
Jul 05 , 2017 | 4 min read
BRAIN TUMORS: WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
The brain is the seat of all functions of the human body, working every day and every night, flawlessly and immaculately. Besides, controlling all simple functions in the body, it is also responsible for formulating theories and making groundbreaking inventions. No matter how perfect this organ is, it is still exposed to imperfections of human genetics and that is where the Brain Tumours come in. Dr. Prakash Singh says, brain tumours although uncommon and treatable are still a cause of anxiety and fear t
Dr. Prakash Singh In Neurosurgery Neurosciences
Jul 04 , 2017 | 3 min read
A Harmless Neck Massage Could Cause Stroke!
How many times have we gone to a salon for a hair cut or to a parlour for a beauty treatment and received a complimentary head and neck massage? Little do we know that a harmless neck massage could be a harbinger of something much worse, like a stroke? Yes, you read it right and your eyes and brain are serving you well. Our brain is by far the most important organ of the body and that is probably a good reason that God decided to keep it at the top, well protected on all sides by a strong skull. However
Max Team In Neurosciences Interventional Neurology
Jun 20 , 2017 | 3 min read
Is Brain Attack or Stroke An Emergency?
Yes, it is a medical emergency. A brain attack occurs due to a blocked vessel (medically known as ischemic stroke) or due to a ruptured blood vessel (medically known as hemorrhagic stroke or a subarachnoid haemorrhage). Dr. Chandril Chugh , Senior Consultant and Head of Interventional Neurology of Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, says that stroke/brain attack may cause these following symptoms: Weakness and numbness on one side of the body Difficulty in speaking and understanding the words Drow
Max Team In Neurosciences Interventional Neurology
Jun 12 , 2017 | 2 min read
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