PARKINSON'S DISEASE

PARKINSON'S IS A DISORDER OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM THAT AFFECTS MOVEMENTS AND DEVELOPS SLOWLY & GRADUALLY.

The disease can, to begin with, start in a barely perceptible form with just one of the hands showing signs of trembling in a very feeble manner. Alternatively, some people also experience stiffness of the hands and gradual slowing down of movements.

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

ALZHEIMHER'S DISEASE IS A DISORDER OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM THAT PROGRESSIVELY AFFECTS MEMORY & BRAIN FUNCTIONS.

The disease is the most common form of dementia, which results in the loss of intellectual & social skills in an individual. People in the beginning stages of Alzheimer's are known to experience confusion, difficulty in remembering incidences and people.

BRAIN TUMOR

TUMORS OF THE BRAIN ARE ABNORMAL GROWTH OF CELLS INSIDE THE BRAIN OR IN NEAR PROXIMITY OF THE BRAIN.

Brain tumors are not always cancerous and the risk posed by them depends on their proximity to the brain & their size. The tumors could originate in the brain itself and their spread outward, known as primary brain tumors.

PITUITARY TUMOR

PITUITARY TUMORS ARE ABNORMAL GROWTH OF CELLS IN THE PITUITARY GLAND AFFECTING HORMONE PRODUCTION.

The pituitary gland is a vital hormone producing gland in the body and tumors in the gland have a cascading effect on various other bodily functions. Tumors in the pituitary gland are non-cancerous (benign) adenomas in most cases.

DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION (DBS)

DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION (DBS) IS A SURGICAL PROCEDURE THAT HELPS REDUCE SYMPTOMS OF TREMOR, SLOWNESS OF MOVEMENT, STIFFNESS, AND WALKING PROBLEMS CAUSED BY MOVEMENT DISORDERS.

DBS may be a treatment option for people who have Parkinson's disease, dystonia, or essential tremor and whose symptoms are not well controlled with medication. Successful DBS allows people to better manage their symptoms, reduce their medications, and improve their quality of life.

EPILEPSY

EPILEPSY IS A DISORDER OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM THAT CAUSES SUDDEN, SEIZURES & LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.

Epilepsy is a fairly common neurological condition with almost 2-3% population in developed countries suffering from this disease. Epilepsy also results in behavioral changes and loss of sensation in the body.

STROKE

A STROKE IS A CONDITION WHEREIN THE BLOOD SUPPLY TO THE BRAIN OR A PART OF IT IS REDUCED OR CUT OFF.

The reduction or cutting off of blood supply to the brain, even for a very brief period can result in the death of brain cells causing severe damage or even death. Advances in medical science has greatly reduced the number of stroke related deaths.

HYDROCEPHALUS

THE BUILD OF FLUID IN THE DEEP CAVITIES (VENTRICLES) OF THE BRAIN IS KNOWN AS HYDROCEPHALUS.

The fluid buildup results in the increase in size of the cavities and thereby increases the pressure on the brain. A fluid, known as the cerebrospinal fluid, generally surrounds the brain and flows through the brain cavities.

ANEURYSM

A BRAIN ANEURYSM IS A BULGE IN THE BLOOD VESSELS OF THE BRAIN AND IT CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE A HEMORRAGE.

An aneurysm can split, rupture or leak and these typically occur in the space that lies between the brain and the tissues that surround it. A hemorrhage caused by a brain aneurysm is known as subarachnoid hemorrhage.