What is craniosynostosis in babies and when is surgery needed?
Craniosynostosis is a birth defect where a baby’s skull bones fuse too early, restricting brain growth and causing a misshapen head. Symptoms? Skull ridges, abnormal head shape, a firm soft spot, and signs of raised pressure inside the skull. Surgery is...
How to deal with Brain Aneurysm?
A brain aneurysm is a weak, balloon-like bulge in a brain artery, and yes, it can rupture and trigger a life-threatening stroke. Dealing with one really comes down to three things, catching it early through imaging, keeping blood pressure in check, and getting timely...
When Should I Visit a Neurosurgeon?
Visit a neurosurgeon when symptoms stop being manageable. Back pain that drags into the third month. A leg going numb out of nowhere. One arm losing grip. Headaches that arrive like somebody hit you with a brick. Fits. Sudden trouble seeing or speaking. Neurosurgeons...