Life Expectancy After Mini Stroke at 80
A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), may last only a few minutes, but its implications, especially for elderly individuals, can be long-lasting. At the age of 80, the body’s ability to bounce back from neurological events is often limited,...
Craniotomy Recovery Time: What to Expect Week by Week
A craniotomy is a type of surgical procedure that involves removing a portion of the skull to access the brain for medical purposes. It is often performed to treat brain tumors, relieve pressure from brain swelling, remove blood clots, or address other neurological...
Pain on Left Side of Face, Jaw, and Ear
Pain on left side of face, jaw, and ear can be a confusing symptom, often leading to misdiagnosis or delayed treatment. In India, conditions like trigeminal neuralgia (TN), temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and chronic sinusitis are prevalent and can manifest...
Do Grand Mal Seizures Cause Brain Damage?
Grand mal seizures, or generalized tonic-clonic seizures, are very intense and terrifying events that take place within the brain. They cause sudden loss of consciousness, stiff muscle convulsions, and typically confusion or exhaustion afterward. For those affected,...