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What is a brain aneurysm?

A brain aneurysm is a swelling or ballooning of a blood vessel in the brain. It looks like a berry. It is very important to treat a brain aneurysm. If the aneurysm leaks or ruptures, it causes bleeding in the brain also called a hemorrhagic stroke. 

A ruptured brain aneurysm befalls in between the brain and thin tissue covering the brain. This type of hemorrhagic stroke is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

 A ruptured brain aneurysm is life-threatening and requires immediate medical care, but not all brain aneurysms rupture they create health issues. Such aneurysms are detected while performing tests for other conditions.

In such a case, you should talk to a Brain Surgeon to ensure you get the best option for the treatment.

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Who is a neurologist?

A neurologist is a specialist treating problems of the nervous system. Our nervous system nervous system is made up of 2 parts: the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. It includes the brain and the spinal cord.

Injuries, problems, and disease that include the nervous system require a neurologist’s.

What is the role of a neurologist?

A neurologist manages and treats neurological conditions or problems related to the nervous system. 

The symptoms that commonly demand neurologist attention are:

co-ordination problems

weakness in muscle 

a change in sensation

feeling of confusion

dizziness

People having issues with their sensation, touch, or vision problems should also visit a neurologist. People suffering from:

seizure, or epilepsy

brain stroke

multiple sclerosis (MS)

neuromuscular disorders

infections caused to the nervous system, such as     encephalitis, meningitis, or brain abscesses

problems can also be caused due to neurodegenerative     disorders

spinal cord disorders

Subspecialties of a Neurologist-

As our nervous system is complex, therefore a neurologist can specialize in a specific area. The subspeciality helps them to narrow down their key interest. 

 Some examples of subspecialties include:

medicine for headache 

neuromuscular medicine

neurocritical care

neuro-oncology

geriatric neurology

autonomic disorders

vascular or stroke care

child neurology

intervention neuroradiology

epilepsy

To know more about neurology, feel free to connect with Dr. Mukesh Dhande, he is a Neurosurgeon in Nashik associated with Antarang Clinic.

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What is a Stroke or Brain Attack?

A brain stroke or brain attack is an emergency state that needs to be recognized and worked upon quickly. We are generally much known to heart attack and its severity and tend to ignore brain stroke. 

 Apparently, the person affected deteriorates into a state of unconsciousness silently, while in a heart-attack more dramatic events are seen with the pain taking center stage. Nowadays, brain strokes can be safely reversed up to an extent, only if the patient is been brought to the hospital on time. Hence the term "The Golden Hours" is referred to such cases.

It is very important to spread awareness amongst the general public about brain stroke, its causes, emergency steps to be taken in it, the long-term management plan, and most importantly Stroke prevention measures.

In today's lifestyle, we are constrained to high work pressure, irregular food habits, and incomplete sleep cycles. Let's read out some more habits that can also cause brain stroke issues.

 Sitting is     the new Smoking –     We all have a sitting work life, so it is needed to include physical     activity and exercise as a daily routine. This obviously means – No     Smoking

Our stomach     needs gentle care always. So watch your diet. Do not over / under eat.     There is no alternative to a balanced diet of carbs,     protein, and Fats. Similarly, minerals and vitamins from food sources are     also needed.

Regular     check-up to diagnose and treat problems like– Hypertension (high     blood pressure) and Diabetes is also very important.

Reduce     STRESS- The     answer to reducing stress lies within us. There is a mismatch between     Reality and expectations; the need and the want is the basic root cause     of Stress problems. You should be able to beat the stress     related to work-life.

Obesity- is a     disorder. But with dedication, a strict diet plan, and exercise can be a     good way to handle obesity and this is the best way to lose weight. If     obesity is severe, then early bariatric surgery is surely an option to it.

Hydrate     yourself- Drink     enough water! Hydrating yourself is the best option to keep yourself     healthy.

 Till now we read about stroke and how stress affects it. But are really clear about its symptoms? Let's have a look at it.

Every individual should be aware of Stroke symptoms. A healthy person all of a sudden develops weakness in limbs, facial asymmetry, problems to speak, or consciousness with or without a headache, in some cases can also seize. These symptoms can lead to STROKE or BRAIN ATTACK. In such cases, immediate medical attention is required as every minute is precious and every minute can damage 1.9 million brain cells! 

Age is not at all the factor in this, it has been seen a lot of youngsters today develop a stressful life and lifestyle disorders.

The stroke patient should be able to reach the stroke center or a brain surgeon within the Golden Hour that is within 4.5 hrs. Reaching within these hours increases the chance of reversing the stroke. This can happen only if there is an awareness of Stroke management and the nearest stroke center. 

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What is Brain Hemorrhage?

Brain hemorrhage also referred, to bleed in the brain, happens because of a brain tumor, brain stroke, or brain trauma caused by an accident or by high blood pressure due to other health conditions.

Brain bleed reduces the oxygen supply to the brain creating extra pressure on the brain and killing the brain cells. If you're facing any Brain hemorrhage symptoms, it's important to consult a Neurosurgeon or a brain doctor as soon as possible. 

 Symptoms of Brain Hemorrhage-

Severe headache

Weakness in the arms or legs, or tingling sensation     often on one side.

A feeling of nausea or like vomiting

Changes in vision

Imbalancement

Difficulty in speaking or understanding a speech

Sudden seizures

Loss of cognizance

If you are facing any of the above symptoms, and residing in Nashik or nearby it, connect with Dr. Mukesh Dhande, he is a Neurosurgeon in Nashik.

 Diagnosing Brain Hemorrhage:

The doctor would first check the symptoms, and then try to find the source of the bleed by doing a CT scan or an MRI. If no clear results are found, they would perform the following test:

 Angiogram: In this process, a catheter is injected into an artery and attached through the circulatory system passing up to the brain. Then a dye is injected through the catheter making the blood flow easily visible on the x-ray.

 Computed tomography angiography (CTA): In the CTA test, the dye is inserted directly into the bloodstream making the arteries in your brain visible on CT scan.

 Cerebrospinal fluid exam: Sign of blood in this fluid may show bleeding.

 A lumbar puncture: It is also known as a spinal tap. It is another way to make a brain bleed examination.

To know more about Brain Hemorrhage, you can visit http://www.neurospines.in/brain-hemorrhage/

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Who is a Neurosurgeon?

A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in neurosurgery. They not only treat brain injuries but are medically trained neurosurgical specialists who help patients suffering from back pain, neck pain, trigeminal nerve pain, and Parkinson's disease.

What is the role of the Neurosurgeon?

The role of Neurosurgeons is to provide an operative and non-operative command for neurological disorders that include diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment plan. They have extensive training in diagnosing all neurological diseases.

 Few reasons why people consult a neurosurgeon are:

·         stroke or bleed in the brain

·         brain cancer or spinal tumors

·         spinal cord issues, herniated disc, and osteoarthritis

·         injuries caused on head, neck, or spine

·         frequent seizures, epilepsy or movement disorder

·         Parkinson's disease and specific types of chronic pain.

·         Brain aneurysm or brain hemorrhage.

Dr. Mukesh Dhande is a Neurosurgeon in Nashik associated with Antarang Clinic. For more details, you can go through his website.