neurology

Classification of stroke:

1) Hemorrhagic stroke:

It's the most common stroke in children. This occurs when a blood vessel in or near the brain ruptures, causing bleeding. The symptoms are raised ICP ( increased intracranial pressure), headache, vomiting, seizures, and diffuse encephalopathy. Our Neurologists prescribe medication such as antifibrinolytic drugs that promote blood clotting may be given. In critical conditions, people who need emergency care are recommended to undergo Neurosurgery to repair the ruptured blood vessel. Our hospital has a team of highly experienced Neurosurgeons to provide the best stroke treatment possible.

2) Arterial ischemic stroke:

It happens when the blood flow to the brain is blocked due to a clot called a thrombus in one of the blood vessels in the brain. The symptoms are focal neurological signs, hemiparesis, mono paresis, cranial N palsy, ataxia, aphasia, visual field loss, focal seizures, and new onset encephalopathy. Our hospital is incorporated with the latest equipment to treat severe ischaemic strokes, performing emergency procedures "thrombectomy" to remove blood clots and help restore blood flow to the brain.

Multiple Sclerosis: It's an autoimmune disease in which the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves, are affected. It may be caused by genetic or environmental factors. Symptoms include vision loss, fatigue, and impaired coordination. Neurologists in our hospital provide stroke treatment, including physiotherapy, medications like anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs to slow down the disease's progression. At Starcare Hospital, our dietician works collaboratively with Neurology Doctors to plan personalized food diet charts that include foods with vitamins and minerals and recommend regular exercise to stabilize the condition and facilitate a quicker recovery.

Parkinson's disease: It's a disorder that affects body movement, often including tremors. The nerve cells damage the brain and cause dopamine levels to drop, leading to the symptoms like slow movement, stiffness, and loss of balance. Our hospital has a healthcare facility to diagnose Parkinson's disease, including neurological examinations with the standard procedure to offer precise and effective Neurology Treatment. Our Neurologist, Dr. Sudeep Balakrishnan, diagnoses the prevailing symptoms and provides Parkinson's treatment with medications such as dopamine promoter, antidepressants, and anti-tremor to stabilize the health condition and stop the further progression of the illnesses. Based on the patient's health condition and stage of neurology treatment, supportive therapies such as physiotherapy are provided to the patient. Exercising can help improve health by getting the body moving to build strength, balance, and coordination.

Our Neurosurgeon, Dr. Anoop Narendran, specializes in performing Neurosurgical spine surgery, which involves diagnosing and treating the spine and spinal cord. Laminectomy is one of the most common procedures used to treat spinal issues on the nerves of the lower back. We have the best team of neurology specialists, comprising Neurologists and Neurosurgeons, to provide Laminectomy treatment. Symptoms like trouble walking and bending and problems with bowel and bladder function can be seen. The surgery involves a minimally invasive incision on the back of the spine that allows the surgeon to remove vertebral bone(lamina) and thickened ligaments that are pressing on the nerves of the low back. Our hospital is incorporated with state-of-the-art infrastructure to perform Neuro Surgery, ensuring safe treatment, better results, and a low infection rate.