Parkinson’s disease (PD), the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, is often misinterpreted as a natural part of aging. Affecting nearly 1% of individuals over 60, PD frequently goes undiagnosed in its early stages, leading to unnecessary suffering. Dr. Manish Baldia, Functional Neurosurgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai, sheds light on the critical need for
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Introduction If you live with someone with a history of stroke or any other ailments that might cause it, it is very important to be aware of how to respond quickly. Since stroke is an acute life-threatening condition, the immediate response goes a long way. Like all medical emergencies, the first and most important thing
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Movement disorders during sleep are numerous with varied aetiology. Aetiology presents range from neurological, psychiatry, medical, or sleep disorders. Hence, a detailed and smart evaluation by a Neurologist helps an individual to get the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment related to aetiology. The importance of evaluation of such conditions lies behind the fact that many
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Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) or ‘brain haemorrhage ” is a very serious life-threatening neuro-surgical emergency condition requiring immediate diagnosis, transfer to a specialised neuro-care centre and intensive (ICU) management. This condition is often seen in both male and female patients, particularly in middle-aged groups. The patient usually experiences a sudden severe headache (worst ever headache in
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