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Acute symptomatic seizures (ASS) occur in close relation to an acute brain injury. Unlike other types of seizures, they’re directly tied to an immediate cause. They often resolve once the doctor understands and treats the cause. It is a distinct type of seizure,...

Navigating the journey of Alzheimer’s can be daunting, especially when faced with the added complexity of seizures. “It is crucial to understand the interlinked condition of Alzheimer’s and seizures to manage and treat it effectively,” says Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney....

Did you know that the parietal bone protects the brain and supports the structure of the skull? Read further to know all about Parietal Bone and its implications in Head Injuries & Fracture Treatment Implications. The main function of the parietal bone is to...

Hemorrhagic strokes are a medical emergency characterized by bleeding in the brain, often caused by the rupture of a weakened blood vessel. This critical and often life-threatening condition disrupts the blood supply, depriving brain cells of oxygen and nutrients....

Posterior skull base tumors, although uncommon, are nestled deep within the intricate anatomy of the skull base. These tumors demand specialized attention due to their potential to impact vital structures such as the brainstem, cranial nerves, and major blood vessels....

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement control. It arises due to the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain, leading to symptoms like tremors, rigidity, and slowed movement. Alongside motor symptoms, non-motor...

Malignant Hemispheric Infarction (MHI) is a severe type of stroke with a medical urgency demanding immediate attention. MHI, characterized by extensive brain tissue damage, not only poses immediate threats but also holds implications for long-term quality of life. Do...

Ten years after spinal fusion, many patients find relief from the excruciating pain that initially led them to undergo surgery. Some may experience residual discomfort, especially during weather changes or excessive physical strain. It is generally less severe than...

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurring seizures resulting from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. This condition affects millions of people worldwide, causing various challenges in their daily lives. One of the significant challenges...

Medical emergency in which blood supply to the brain either stops or bleeds is called Stroke. The time recovered for recovery varies from person to person depending upon several conditions. Ideally the recovery starts from within 24 hours to 48 hours after the stroke...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

A spinal fusion is a type of surgery that is performed to correct problems with the bones and tissues of the spine. The surgery involves fusing 2 or more vertebrae into a single unit.  Once bonded, they are unable to move as they once did. The intention is to stop...

When it comes to managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, deep brain stimulation, or DBS, has taken the place of other standard treatments. Although it isn’t a treatment for Parkinson’s disease and can’t stop its underlying progression, it is used to lessen or...

A seizure is a short spell of abnormally high brain electrical activity resulting in convulsions (twitching, jerking, or fits), staring into space, stiffening muscles, or losing consciousness. Although seizures usually only last a few minutes, they can be terrifying...

Most of the time, you can manage lower back discomfort without surgery. But occasionally, back surgery is a realistic or required choice to address severe nerve compression or musculoskeletal injuries.  When you learn that you need spinal surgery, you might experience...

A stroke happens when a portion of your brain’s blood flow is blocked or diminished, depriving it of essential oxygen and nutrients. This could be the result of a blood vessel bursting or becoming clogged. The brain cells start to degenerate within minutes due to a...

While headaches and migraines are rare for most people, they can become far too common for others. Migraines affect up to 15 to 20% of the population at some point in their lives.  According to Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney, one of the best neurosurgeon in Mumbai, India,...

A brain tumor is a collection of faulty brain cells that form a mass. Brain tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Your brain is protected by a highly tough skull. Any expansion in such a small location can generate complications.  The eminent...

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that slowly deteriorates the ability of a person’s brain to control movement. It damages the nerve cells in your brain that create dopamine. The exact causes of PD are still unclear, but having a genetic...

Back pain is quite common, and people usually do not take it seriously, thinking it to be due to strenuous activity, bad posture, stress, lack of exercise, or weak muscles. However, in some cases, the back pain does not go away on its own. On the contrary, it becomes...

Being detected with carotid artery disease can be disturbing. Don’t worry; conservative and surgical options are available to treat this condition. But choosing a suitable treatment option can be challenging. Dr. Gurneet Sawhney, a highly qualified and experienced...

Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney is one of the best neurosurgeons in Mumbai who offers trigeminal neuralgia treatment. As we all know, Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is an extremely chronic condition that causes pain at the slightest motion or action. Simple actions such as...

A nerve block is a pain-relieving injection. The effects of a nerve block differ from patient to patient and might last from a few days to several months. Therapeutic nerve blocks can treat back and neck pain and various types of acute and chronic pain.  Often, it is...

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the 2nd most common neurological condition in people aged over 60. Studies have shown that PD increased more than twofold over the last 3 decades globally, from less than 3 million in 1990 to over 6 million patients in 2016 and more than 10...

Back discomfort affects millions of people every day. Beyond the pain, this type of disease can reduce your quality of life by reducing your ability to enjoy simple pleasures and preventing you from performing even ordinary, everyday duties. Surveys have shown that...

Your brain works throughout your life, even before you leave the womb, to regulate your body’s functions and help you learn and interact with the world around you. Having a healthy brain will allow you to keep your mind clear and lively so you can work, rest, and...

One of the most common entities that neurosurgeons deal with is brain tumors, both benign and malignant. Surgery may be the only option for a benign or low-grade brain tumor, especially if the surgeon can remove the entire tumor.  Chemotherapy and radiation therapy...

Do you frequently have severe headaches?  This throbbing discomfort may be a migraine. Numbness, vomiting, nausea, sleeplessness, sensitivity to light, odours, and sounds, upset stomach, loss of appetite, dizziness, and pale skin are signs of this neurological...

A brain stroke is a disorder that develops when blood flow to the brain is blocked. The patient’s brain cells begin to die in this condition, causing the brain to have a lot of issues in proper functioning.  It is not surprising if we term a brain stroke a form of...

Migraine is another sort of headache, although it is not the same as a regular headache. It is a severe nerve condition that can affect either side or half of the head. The resulting headache is excruciating. It is as if someone is pounding on the interior of your...

When the blood stops flowing to a part in the brain, the corresponding body part stops responding. This is known as a stroke. This blood supply loss can be ischemic (lack of blood flow) or haemorrhagic (bleeding into brain tissue).  Because strokes are...

Tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in different parts of your body. Sometimes tumors can grow in the brain or spread to the brain when it has started from a different part in your body.  Tumors that spread are called malignant tumors and the ones which don’t are...

The lumbar spine, or low back, is a complex network of nerves, bones, ligaments, joints, and muscles that work together to provide stability, strength, and mobility. On the other hand, the low back is prone to injury and pain due to its complex anatomy. It is critical...

In Mumbai, back pain is one of the most prevalent problems that most people face due to a hectic lifestyle. It is the second most common symptom worldwide, after psychiatric issues. It is linked to fear, anxiety, and stress, resulting in a significant loss of...

Trigeminal neuralgia is a persistent pain that affects the trigeminal nerve, which sends sensations from the facial area to the brain. If you have trigeminal neuralgia, even minor facial stimulation, such as brushing the teeth or applying cosmetics, can cause terrible...

Surgery to fuse two or more vertebrae into a single unit is known as spinal fusion. The purpose is to reduce back pain by preventing mobility between the two bones. They can’t move as they used to once they’ve been fused. This prevents you from stretching surrounding...

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that connects the nerves in the arm and originates from the cervical (throat) and upper torso (trunk) spinal cord (C5T1). These nerves regulate the movements of your wrists, hands, and arms so that you can lift your arm, type...

Patients with trigeminal neuralgia might get a variety of treatments to alleviate their symptoms. We must first define trigeminal neuralgia before moving on to treatment options. Trigeminal neuralgia is a type of facial pain that is severe and comes on suddenly. It’s...

A good view of the surgical field is the primary necessity for achieving the surgical aims. Most spinal surgical techniques entail direct manipulation, reconstruction, or replacement of the surgeon’s sick region.  In some cases, surgeons used to perform considerable...

Sometimes something unexpected happens: You get up in the morning then brush your teeth, go for a shower and wear your clothes, but when you try to wear them, you find your pant’s don’t fit anymore. You realize that you have put on weight. Either you have indulged...

Diagnosis Of Problems In The Skull Base If you have any symptoms that point to growth or abnormality in the skull base, you will have a thorough physical examination 1 . Physical exam During this, your doctor will thoroughly analyse your symptoms. You will have a few...

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...

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...

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...

Microvascular decompression, or MVD surgery, is a neurosurgical procedure intended to relieve nerve compression. Most patients experience discomfort for a few days to weeks following the procedure. Despite it’s success in providing significant pain relief, patients...

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects the part of your brain that’s responsible for movement, according to Dr Gurneet Sawhney, one of the best Neurosurgeon in Mumbai, People suffering from Parkinson’s have a deficiency of dopamine,...

Are you suffering from a brain tumor?  Is it making your life difficult?  Is it stopping you from living a happy and normal life? If yes, then don’t worry! This article provides you with different treatment options available in India to treat brain tumors including...

  Indeed, many people in India do not understand the importance of Deep brain stimulation surgery. That is why Dr.Gurneet Singh Sawhney, one of the best neurosurgeons in India, prescribes his patients to undergo DBS surgery; his patients want to know the best...

Epilepsy is a neurological condition where brain function becomes erratic, resulting in seizures or phases of irregular behaviour, hallucinations, and even loss of consciousness. Many people have developed epilepsy in Mumbai. It can affect both males and females of...

The value of time makes even more sense in the case of stroke patients. When it comes to effectively minimizing the physical and resulting mental and emotional harm caused by stroke, timing is everything. Even then, patients and their loved ones who are experiencing...

Gamma Knife radiosurgery is one of the most preferred radiation therapy used to treat abnormalities in the brain, including vascular malformations and tumors. It is referred to as stereotatic radiosurgery with high precision and accurate delivery of up to nearly 200...

Do you require surgery for your herniated lumbar disc? Are you worried about the pain and the long recovery period? Don’t worry. We have a solution for your worries, and it is called a microdiscectomy. Yes, spine surgery once meant long recovery periods, large...

Spinal cord damage or injury is an injury to the spinal nerves or cord area at the end of the spinal canal (cauda equina). It usually makes permanent changes in sensation, strength, and other body functions beneath the injury’s site. Many people in India are suffering...

As we know, the more miles a vehicle travels, the more likely it is to have wear and tear issues. Our spines work similarly. The spine, like a vehicle, has vital relationships with its moving parts. The automobile can be replaced, but the spine can’t.  Hence, we must...

Essential tremor is a neurological disorder in which a portion of your body shakes uncontrollably. This involuntary trembling action is known as a tremor. It generally occurs in forearms and hands, but it can appear in your feet and legs as well. Although the...

Epilepsy is truly terrifying, for someone experiencing it as well as their loved ones to witness the unseen emotional and physical impact. Here are the 4 things you might not know about epilepsy:1 . Epilepsy is a brain disorder which leads to seizures that are usually...

Epilepsy is a neurological condition in which brain activity becomes aberrant, resulting in seizures or episodes of odd behavior, feelings, and occasionally loss of awareness. In India, both men and women suffer from epilepsy. It is advisable to get treatment for...

The recovery of the back surgery commences long before you find yourself in the recovery room. If you’ve done each and everything you can prior and post-surgery, then your recovery time should be speedy. Follow these steps to make sure your body, as well as your...

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes repeated seizures. There are many various types of epilepsy as well as many different kinds of seizures. Epilepsy can come in the way of life, especially when seizures keep happening. To control their seizures, people with...

When people hear the word seizure, they mostly imagine someone who has collapsed and is in the throes of painful convulsions. And whereas it’s true that some individuals will experience these types of symptoms, it’s not always the case. There are, in fact, a lot of...

If you are suffering from any movement disorders related to your brain, deep brain stimulation can be the best option for you. To avail of the best deep brain stimulation surgery, you will require an experienced neurosurgeon. Dr. Gurneet, a top neurosurgeon in Mumbai,...

As anybody who’s ever been a parent (or educator, or pediatrician, or trainer) can tell you, kids are not just little adults they are basically different beings in terms of emotional maturity and intellectual development.  As any best Neurosurgeon in Mumbai can tell...

Parkinson’s disease is a disorder related to your nervous system. It generally affects your ability to move. The symptoms grow very slowly. In a few cases, you will not be able to identify it in the beginning. You may hardly notice a tremor in one hand only. Along...

Learning to deal with the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can be a challenge if you’ve just been diagnosed with this neurodegenerative disorder. Thousands of individuals are just beginning to learn what to expect, what things to avoid, and what types of food to eat to...

Some people hear the word “surgery” and probably envision that a surgeon makes a large incision to reach the internal structures. It is known as conventional, open surgery. But if you’ve been told you require spine surgery, you must realize that several procedures can...

Neurosurgery is defined as an effective management of tumors, injuries, infections, degenerative changes, and some other surgical entities of the central, peripheral, and nervous system and the vital diagnostic procedures.  There are various neuro-related disorders...

As you initiate to make your pre-operative and post-operative checklist, ensure to put in these building blocks to the “to-do “list (together with building strength by means of exercise, which is over and over again guided by the best spine surgeon in Mumbai.Here are...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects your movement. Symptoms start slowly, usually beginning with a barely noticeable tremor in one hand. Although tremors are common, this disorder also causes slowing of motion or stiffness. In the...

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...

If someone you know or around you experience an epileptic seizure, it can make a big difference if you know how to assist them. Epilepsy is a range of disorders affecting the electrical functions of a brain; it has many different types. Epilepsy can be characterized...

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...

More and more people spend their workdays confined to an office chair, followed by sitting in a long commute home and resting in front of the television for extra hours before going to bed. A sedentary lifestyle can cause different health issues, not least including...

Stroke has reached epidemic levels across the globe with predictions stating that 1 out of 4 adults over the age of 25 years will get a stroke. If individuals take proper appropriate and timely action can prevent a stroke.Stroke A stroke can happen anywhere at any...

Many people in India have dementia. Are you or your loved one having this condition as well? In this article, we are going to discuss dementia, its causes and its symptoms. So, let us begin by understanding what dementia is.What is Dementia? Dementia describes 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...

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...

Have you ever watched someone who has experienced a remarkable, unexpected recovery after a traumatic brain injury, stroke, or other brain damage? Some of those stories feel like the only explanation is magic. It certainly seems inexplicable, but scientists have been...

Many people in India suffer from brain abscesses. Are you suffering from it as well? In this article, we will discuss what a brain abscess is and how you can treat it. Let us begin by understanding what a brain abscess is.What is a brain abscess? An abscess is a...

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...

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...

Many people in Mumbai have epilepsy. In some cases, medicines just do not seem to make any difference. Are you in this situation as well? Fortunately, if medications are not working out for you, there is another option to treat epilepsy. Your neurosurgeon in...

Many people in India suffer from a brain aneurysm. If you have a severe headache, drooping eyelids, and nausea, you must visit the best neurosurgeon in India immediately for treatment. The symptoms mentioned above mean that you have a ruptured brain aneurysm, and the...

The treatment for brain tumors depends on a number of factors including the location, type, and size of the tumor as well as the patient’s age and general health. Treatment methods and schedules vary for children and adults. The brain tumor patients have to be treated...

Many people in India have Lewy body dementia. Are you suffering from this condition as well? In this article, we have discussed what Lewy body dementia is, its symptoms, and its treatment. Let us understand what Lewy body dementia is. Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a...

According to researchers in Mumbai, most of the people suffering from epilepsy prefer to live alone. Even if there is a chance of seizure, you can build a regular schedule on your terms. There are many measures you can take to keep yourself as well as your closed ones...

Most individuals confuse neurosurgery with brain surgery. But it covers so much more! It is a medical speciality that revolves around the diagnosis and care of patients suffering from injuries to or diseases/disorders of the brain, spinal cord, spinal column, and...

The patient goes to the recovery room post-surgery. The nurses and an expert neurosurgeon will keep an eye on the patient closely while he/she is in the recovery room. Once it’s safe to do so, the patient will be moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) or the high...

Many people visit India for brain tumor surgery. As India has some of the best neurosurgeons, most patients prefer getting their surgery done in India. An experienced neurosurgeon in India can perform normal brain tumor surgery and minimally invasive brain surgery....

Hydrocephalus is an abnormal enlargement of the ventricles of your brain. Cerebrospinal fluid (or CSF) in the ventricles protects the brain and spinal cord. It also contains nutrients necessary for your brain tissues to function. Removal of waste products is another...

Hydrocephalus, also termed as ‘water in the brain’, is a neuro medical condition where there is an abnormal build-up of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) within the cavities (ventricles) of the brain.Types of Hydrocephalus Communicating hydrocephalus – In this condition,...