Neurology

When the blood supply to the brain is disrupted, it injures the brain cells and the tissues, this is called Acute Stroke. Recognising stroke symptoms is crucial as people who get treatment quickly, have a better chance of a more complete recovery, even if the initial stroke is relatively severe.

Various symptoms of cognitive declines, such as forgetfulness come under Dementia. It is a symptom of brain disorders and several underlying diseases. Dementia is an umbrella term to describe symptoms of impairment in memory, communication and thinking.

A neurological disorder in which the brain activity becomes abnormal and leads to periods of seizures, unusual behaviour, sensations and loss of awareness is called epilepsy. It can be caused by a stroke, a brain tumour, head injury or a brain infection.

Neuromuscular disorders contain an umbrella of conditions that impair the functioning of muscles. The impairment can be direct- pathologies of the voluntary muscles or indirect- pathologies of the peripheral nervous system or neuromuscular joints. The most common neuromuscular disease is myasthenia gravis. It is an autoimmune disease, where the immune system produces antibodies that attach themselves to the neuromuscular junction and prevent transmission of the nerve impulse to the muscle.

Damage in nerve cells causes a drop in dopamine levels, leading to Parkinson’s. It is a brain disorder that leads to stiffness, shaking, difficulty with walking, coordination, and balance. The symptoms of Parkinson’s progress over time and as it progresses, people might have difficulty talking and walking. It also causes tremors.

Neuro-oncology is the field of medicine that deals with cancer in the neurological system. Neuro-oncologists play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating cancer patients.