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Treatment for stroke depends upon the time that you reach the hospital after the stroke.

• Within 3 hrs- Thrombolysis
• Within 24 hrs - Mechanical thrombectomy
• Within 3-4 days - surgery is a life-saving procedure. 
• Long term - medications & physiotherapy

Cost varies depending upon the requirement.

• Hypertension
• High cholesterol
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Heart condition
• Hyper homocysteinemia. 

The onset of atherosclerosis with increasing age increases the chances of stroke greatly. The other risk factors include consumption of tobacco, reduced physical activity, unhealthy diet, excessive intake of alcohol, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, obesity, male gender coupled with genetic and psychological reasons.

Constant bouts of dizziness is concerning. You should visit a neurologist/neurosurgeon at the earliest.

Speech problems can be because of:

• Local problems i.e. oro motor muscle issues called Dysarthria
• Central causes i.e. brain-related issues called Dysphasia.

Migraine has a 2-step treatment 

• 1st – Intensive treatment
• 2nd – Long term treatment

• Regular back strengthening exercises.
• Abdominal exercises
• Avoid lifting heavyweights
• Avoiding jerky rides

Yes, I do facet fusion surgery but before that, I need to evaluate whether you would need it or not.

Approximately- Rs.6-8 Lakhs

Spinal cord stimulation is recommended for an increasing number of painful health problems. A two-step screening process is typically used to determine whether a person is a good candidate for spinal cord stimulation. The first step is based on the person’s medical condition and begins with a thorough assessment by the doctor. If the person fits the criteria then the doctor will arrange a trial period.