The cervical spine, located in the neck, contains the spinal cord, which serves as a communication pathway between the brain and the rest of the body. When a person experiences chronic pain, such as that caused by conditions like cervical radiculopathy or failed neck surgery syndrome, the pain signals are transmitted through the spinal cord to…
Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare neurological disorder that causes intense facial pain, often described as a stabbing or electric shock-like sensation. The trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for sensation in the face, is affected by this condition. Everyday activities can trigger pain, such as eating, drinking, talking, or touching the face. Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney, a…
Mini-strokes or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are serious medical conditions you should not ignore. According to Mayo Clinic, a mini-stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked, leading to symptoms similar to a stroke that typically last only a few minutes to a few hours. The mini-stroke symptoms can vary, but they…
You have tried everything: painkillers, physiotherapy, massages, and yoga. However, your back pain won’t go away. You might be now wondering: Is spine surgery the solution? The majority of people find the mere prospect of having spine surgery terrifying. It is a result of the fabrication of myths and facts surrounding the surgery. Spine surgery…
For individuals with movement disorders, including Parkinson’s, essential tremor, or dystonia, deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery can change their lives, but this transformation takes time. According to Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney, one of the leading neurosurgeon in India, DBS surgery can help manage tremors, slow movement, and other Parkinson’s or movement disorder symptoms by electrically stimulating specific symptoms areas of the brain with electrodes.…
Strokes occur when blood flow to the brain’s arteries is obstructed or (in more severe cases) leaks or bursts. Trauma to the brain and spinal cord from this can result in other symptoms. Muscles may stiffen, tighten, and resist stretching after a stroke. This condition is referred to as spasticity. Muscle tone is related to…
Back pain is one of the most frequent causes for people to visit a spine specialist in Mumbai. Primarily, back pain can be managed with medications and physiotherapy without surgery. Although back surgery is rarely necessary, it can help with some causes of back pain. In most cases, back pain resolves naturally within three months.…
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in the brain. Brain tumors can be either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). It is a highly serious illness that targets the functions of your brain. The symptoms change according to the kind of tumor you have. However, the most prevalent adverse reactions include memory loss,…
When someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), they are usually told that the condition will progress and that they will experience physical changes. However, many people with PD also experience cognitive changes, and these changes can be just as distressing as the physical ones. Cognitive changes in PD can alter your thinking, behavior, memory,…
Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which the brain cells that produce the chemical dopamine responsible for movement and coordination begin to break down and die. Numerous signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include tremors, facial grimacing, rigid muscles, slow movement, joint stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. You might also exhibit other uncontrollable…