Neurological Conditions

  • Stroke
    is the loss of brain function due to a sudden disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. As a result of the decreased blood supply, the affected area of the brain cannot function normally, resulting in some of the following effects: Inability to move one or more limbs or face muscles on one side of the body Failure to understand or formulate speech  Inability to see clearly Dizziness or confusion A stroke can happen in an instance and is a medical emergency. Time is critical…
Stroke patient has daily fever
Query received: My father had a brain fits on 16th July. we hospitalized him immediately. then he had brain stroke. after he became little stable by medications. we got him discharged. at home suffered from pneumonia & again he got…
Apomorphine injection for Parkinson's Disease
I have Parkinson's disease for last 4 years. I was  on Syndopa Plus(4 times) and and pramipexole (0.25 4 times) for long. But Off late I am  finding medication less effective with  pain, muscle rigidity and body heaviness unbearable.…
Vertigo
Why faced vertigo during laying down or up right moving. Remedy for it?
motor neuron diseases
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Brain tumour and herbal medicine
A case in Singapore is a good reminder of how details of "herbal" supplements should also be shared with your surgeon. In this case, it appears to have had fatal impact.  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/cordyceps-likely-led-…
Just a headache or migraine?
I am prone to headaches. Heat, stress, tiredness can set it off. How do I know if it is just a headache or migraine? And can I do anything to get relief other than taking painkillers?
Chennai, India- Support for Parkinson's
Do you know anyone with Parkinson's? L-DOPA (Living with Dignity fOr People with pArkinson's) is an initiative which works to raise awareness and support people with Parkinson's and their caregivers. L-DOPA will help people with Parkinson's receive…
Fear of elderly people getting lost
You want your elderly parent to be independent. But what if they are getting absent minded and you fear they may get lost. I have heard that people with Alzheimers or dementia sometimes wander out of the house, even at night. Is that true? What can…
The last ice bucket challenge you need to see to truly understand what ALS is all about
http://www.upworthy.com/the-last-ice-bucket-challenge-you-need-to-see-a…
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