Skull base surgery refers to a group of operations to remove the brain or nerve tumors that occur at the bottom of the brain. Your brain rests in a bony chamber called the ‘cranium’ or the ‘skull’. It protects the brain from injuries. On the top of the skull are large and smooth bones that provide…
Surgery is the most common treatment option for brain tumors. Your brain surgeon will look into some factors before brain tumor surgery. These include the size, shape, location, and the possibility of the spread of cancer. The goal of brain tumor surgery is to remove the tumor completely. If this is not possible, the neurosurgeon will remove as much of the tumor…
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in your brain. It may be cancerous or non-cancerous. The two main types are primary and secondary brain tumors. Primary brain tumors originate from the cells of your brain. Secondary brain tumors are cancers that have spread from other parts of your body. There are different…
The main aim of Epilepsy treatment is to prevent seizures. If that’s not conceivable, then the goal is to at least lessen the number of seizures. Medication assists to permanently preventing seizures in many patients who have epilepsy. Treatment of Epilepsy: Medicines and diet changes are the most common epilepsy treatment. Multiple groups of antiepileptic medications are available for treating epilepsy which is…
Epilepsy is a disorder where you have recurrent seizures. You have seizures or fits due to abnormal electrical activity in some areas or the whole of your brain. During a fit, your behavior will be strange. You will act as if you are not aware of the surroundings and may or may not have abnormal movements…
Dyskinesia is abnormal, overpowering movements when you are taking efforts to do voluntary movements. Dyskinesia is often associated with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Though dyskinesia is not a symptom of PD, but instead a common side effect from enduring use of levodopa, which is the most effective treatment presently available for the management of motor symptoms from Parkinson’s Disease. Dyskinesia can be a…
What is Baclofen Pump Surgery? Baclofen pump implantation is a surgical procedure performed to lastingly implant a pump that delivers baclofen to the intrathecal space in the spinal cord to treat moderately severe to extreme spasticity which is obstinate to oral medications. It delivers baclofen in small doses continuously directly to the spinal cord, growing the therapeutic benefits,…
The sudden start of a migraine headache means a dark room, bed and a cool towel for the majority of us. While these seem to appear out of nowhere, many will understand that there are generally some signs that a migraine pain attack is on its way. These signs can expose a pattern in your symptoms, and even offer you…
Viral illness is habitually accompanied by fever as well as symptoms such as fatigue, body aches, headaches, gastrointestinal symptoms and others, and this will be dependent on the type of virus. Fever is a symptom that has been labelled with COVID-19. Fever can lead to a reduced seizure threshold and might trigger an upsurge in…
Epilepsy is a condition which can be treated, and in many cases, it can be handled with the right medication. Almost half of the people with epilepsy become seizure-free with the earliest medication they consume. Though, many people have to opt for more than one option to deal with seizures. If you choose medication to treat your…