Neurological Conditions

Porrselvi A.P. a cognitive and psychosocial interventions specialist shares the six common migraine triggers for men and women. And what you should do to pro-actively manage your migraine.   Migraine is a severe, recurring and throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head. It is a chronic neurological disorder in which a throbbing, pulsating type of headache is only a symptom. Migraine is actually caused by the uneven vasodilation of the cranial blood vessels (…

An effervescent 18-year-old,  Preethi Srinivasan, a super achiever in every field. The world was at her feet and the stars in her eyes when overnight she turned into a quadriplegic. Preethi, today, is still reaching out to the world from her wheelchair and her organisation Soulfree is out to create great opportunities for those confined to the wheelchair. A freewheeling talk with the bright, young lady who, incidentally, talks into a speech activated software,…

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of India was established in 1985 at Mumbai. Mrs. Rehmat Fazelboy, a social worker and Mr.Tobaccowalla (Chairman, Voltas Ltd, Mumbai) are the founding members. Presently there are 9 chapters with 2 support groups.  The Chennai Chapter was inaugurated on September 1997. Our patron doctor is Prof.Dr.G.Arjundas. Mrs.Ann Gonsalvez is the Chairperson of the Chennai Chapter. We have about 210 patients on our rolls in Chennai.  Our Vision: Create awareness of…

Three spinal tumour surgeries could not stop Deepa Malik from being the first ever paraplegic Indian biker, swimmer, car rallyist, entrepreneur who doubles up as a very successful motivational speaker as well. Read this amazing woman's journey: “The common perception might be that she is like a man in a man’s world. But I think I am a perfect woman who has learnt beautifully the task of multitasking. I am a wonderful wife, a wonderful mother, a home maker, I keep a…

The proposed Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill smacks of hypocrisy and lip service. Should it be shown the door? An impassioned plea by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of India - Chennai Chapter INDIA MS DAY - 7th FEB 2016 India MS Day is on the First Sunday of February. This year we observe the 1st India MS Day which is on February 7, 2016. This is to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis in India. India MS Day is being highlighted by the colour RED. It also coincides with the…

Prolonged lack of sunlight is the most common cause of Vitamin D deficiency, writes Shital Raval. And how can you treat Vitamin D deficiency. It is as simple as stepping out of doors, yet a fear of sunshine is one of the factors that leads to Vitamin D deficiency. This in turn can give rise to a number of health conditions.   What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which is structurally classified into D2 and D3.  Vitamin D2 is known as Ergocalciferol and D3 is known as…

But often overlooked, says Porrselvi A.P. a cognitive and psychosocial interventions specialist. Here, she offers a case study and practical strategies to guide you back to normal life.   The patient: Mrs. K, a 67-year-old woman had a stroke in the left side of her brain in September last year.  Her condition: Mrs K was referred for cognitive and psychological evaluation following complaints of social withdrawal, memory disturbances and increased irritability…

Says Cindy Payne, who fought against the nerve-damaging autoimmune condition with yoga. I took my first yoga lesson in 1997 more out of curiosity than anything else, since yoga was not yet popular in Singapore. In 2001, I began to study Iyengar Yoga more seriously. When I first started taking lessons, I was primarily focused on the physical part of the practice – seeking to counter all the running I had been doing for 25 years, plus juggling owning a boutique marketing-…

In addition to Treatment and Rehabilitation, the following aspects are equally important Nutrition  Eat like a Mediterranean (fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain foods, lean meats and poultry, fatty fish once or twice a week)  Cut fat intake Limit your alcohol consumption Limit salt intake. Exercise Make exercise a habit as soon as the doctor gives you the go-ahead. Exercise at least 30-40 minutes every day. Exercise will help you maintain an ideal weight and…

What tests do you need to have done? Stroke is a medical emergency, and anyone suspected of having a stroke should be taken to hospital immediately (delay affects rehab) so that tests can be done and the correct treatment provided as quickly as possible. Tests include: Physical examination and tests like a blood pressure test, blood tests to check cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels.  Ultrasound - a wand waved over the neck can provide a picture that shows whether there is any…