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Lower back pain can be caused by muscle strain, poor posture or a sprain. See a neurologist or a physical therapist for proper treatment. Avoid activities that aggravate pain, do gentle exercises or stretches.

Symptoms of seizures include shaking, loss of consciousness, stiffness, eye movements, confusion, strange smells/tastes, and loss of bladder or bowel control. Seizures are diagnosed through medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests such as blood tests, EEG, MRI, and video EEG monitoring. It is important to see a doctor if you experience symptoms of seizures.

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.