Neurological Conditions

Prof. (Dr) Jayanta Roy, a senior consultant in Neurology has seen hundreds of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) patients recover fully each year at the Institute of Neurosciences (INK) Kolkata. To him “the current panic spread by some sections of the media is causing unnecessary alarm” because given the right and timely treatment "GBS is a curable disease" What do you think of this latest GBS scare? Some people are referring to it as a new epidemic or even the next pandemic. This is not new at all…

Jhumur Nandi, 58 did not take the unexplained symptoms of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) seriously. Fortunately, her family rushed her to the right hospital and the right doctors in time. She also worked hard on her rehabilitation program to get well as soon as possible. The golden time for seeking treatment for any illness is right now. As early as possible. There is no need to hide your ailments, neglect your health, in fear of not finishing chores or making others worry.  How it began We…

Akanksha Patankar Mirji was diagnosed with epilepsy during the 2nd trimester of her first pregnancy when she had a grand mal seizure at home. A committed professional, she has since managed to handle her seizures with support from doctors, family and friends. She is an avid advocate in raising epilepsy awareness and runs marathons with the same purpose. Please tell us something about yourself. I am an Epilepsy Warrior. An easier way to define it is to state that I am a Person with Epilepsy who…

Siddhesh Wagle has been living with a frequently overlooked condition called Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (ACNES) for over 36 years. It took him 30 years to get this diagnosis after a series of misdiagnosis. To write a story about one’s struggle with chronic illness is a daunting task. How to start the story becomes the main question, and one procrastinates enough to not write it. But one needs to start somewhere because there is a story to tell, and there are others who are…

40 year old, Gutsy (she chose this name because this journey is all about having guts) had a traumatic brain injury after a road accident that left her in coma for almost three weeks. She describes with tongue firmly in cheek her journey over two years of rehabilitation, recovery and getting her life together. The initial incident. The initial incident occurred as a road accident a couple of years ago. I still have no/minimal memory of 2-3 hours before the incident (of how, when, precisely…

It is quite usual for us to experience headaches at some point in our lives as a child or adult. It is of the most common prevailing symptoms that hampers our daily life and is one of the most common causes of abuse of pain killers around the world. This article focuses on types and causes of headaches, when to be concerned about it, and when to visit a healthcare professional. Headache is one of the most common causes of pain in the body around the world. Headaches are mostly caused by…

विश्वभर की आबादी में वृद्धों का अनुपात अन्य आय-वर्गों के मुकाबले बढ़ रहा है। गिरने के हादसे और उससे जुड़ी चोटें और रुग्णता बढ़ रहे हैं और यह विश्व स्तर पर एक महत्वपूर्ण चुनौती है। बुजुर्गों में गिरने के कारणों को जानने से इस समस्या की संभावना को कम करने के लिए उचित जागरूकता बढ़ाई जा सकती है। इसकी रोकथाम के लिए कदम लेने में सहायता मिल सकती है। आइए इस लेख में बुजुर्गों के गिरने के कारणों के बारे में अधिक जानें । जेरिएट्रिक मेडिसिन क्षेत्र के दिग्गज प्रोफेसर बर्नार्ड इसाक ने कहा है,  'एक…

Vertigo and dizziness, a common complaint among older adults greatly impacts daily life and is a major risk factor for falls with severe long term health consequences. Dr Aditi Sinha, an ENT Specialist from Mumbai addresses how vertigo is treated, what happens if left untreated and whether or not vertigo can be reversed. The most common treatments for vertigo include: Home remedies The majority of home remedies are designed to prevent or reduce the risk for a vertigo episode, but some can be…

Vertigo and dizziness is a common complaint among older adults. Globally, 1 in 10 people are affected by Vertigo. In India, a 2001 survey estimated that 0.71% of the rural population (about 90 lakh people) are affected. This greatly impacts daily life and is a major risk factor for falls, which makes it particularly concerning. Dr Aditi Sinha, an ENT Specialist from Mumbai highlights the need for increased awareness on this highly prevalent symptom. What is vertigo? Vertigo represents one of…

SP shares his frustrations in trying to get palliative and empathetic care for his mother, 59 who has been diagnosed with Restless Leg Syndrome. He questions why his mother should not have access to pain management. Back in March 2019, my father suffered a heart attack. He had to undergo surgery and took around 3 months to get back on his feet. For us, our father is our pillar of strength and such things happening to him came as a shock for our whole family. My mother, 59, who had been in…