Neuro & Spine Surgery

A brain hemorrhage is a type of stroke and it is caused by an artery in the brain bursting and causing localized bleeding in the surrounding tissues. This bleeding kills brain cells and it is called a Brain Hemorrhage or Brain Stroke.

The brain tumor is a mass of abnormal cells into your brain that hinders its activities. There are different types of brain tumors. Some are benign (noncancerous) and some are malignant (cancerous).

Migraine is a headache disorder that has a symptom of throbbing like a headache in the particular area of the brain that lasts from a few hours to more than 72 hours. The most common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound. It is caused by the Emotional Triggers like Stress, depression, anxiety, excitement and shock etc. The Physical Triggers include Tiredness, insufficient sleep, physical overexertion and shoulder and neck tension. Even the hormonal changes and some foods or allergens can trigger the migraine attack.

Treatments

• Identify the exact triggers that initiate the onset of migraine headache and devise the exact treatment plan as per the individual case.
• Teach the patients to learn activities and behaviors that reduce the risk of experiencing a migraine.
• Better adoption of coping methods for pain reduction when a migraine does occur.

The back pain is of two types. One is lower back pain, which occurs in the bony lumbar spine, discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine, spinal cord, lower back muscles, abdominal and pelvic internal organs. The upper back pain is due to disorders of the aorta, tumors in chest and spine inflammation or tuberculosis. The problem in muscles, ligaments, tendons, disks, and bones cause back pain. The reason can be anything from strain, structural problem (ruptured disc, sciatica, arthritis, osteoporosis), movement and posture, cancer of the spine, infection of the spine and shingles, etc. Constant pain, weight loss, numbness around the genitals, anus or buttock and pain that reaches the leg or knee are symptoms when you should visit the doctor without any delay.

Treatments

• Treatment to back pain depends on the severity that requires proper diagnosis.
• Diagnostics include physical examination, X-rays, MRI Scan, CT Scan, Bone Scan, EMG (Electromyography).
• Use of pain relief medicines and anti-inflammatory drugs
• Physical therapy like applying ice, heat, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation, etc.
• Surgery in cases of fusion of two vertebrae, artificial disc insertion, discectomy and partial removal of the vertebra.

A spinal fracture can cause bone fragments to pinch and damage the spinal nerves or spinal cord. Spinal injuries can range from mild ligament, muscle strains to fractures and dislocations of the bony vertebrae. You may experience pain, difficulty in walking, or unable to move your arms or legs depending on the severity of the injury. Many small fractures heal with conservative treatment. However, in the case of severe fractures, there is a need for surgery to realign the bones.

A spinal tumor is abnormal growth of the cell in the spinal column of an individual. It is of two types: primary and secondary. The primary tumor originates in the spine itself but is very rare occurring. The secondary tumor originates elsewhere and spreads to the spinal column. The primary tumor is benign (non-cancerous) in nature and the secondary tumors are malignant (cancerous). The Usual symptom of spinal tumor is severe back pain that is unrelated to movement. In addition to this, the back pain cannot be improved with rest or physical rehabilitation. The other symptoms include sciatica, numbness, and partial paralysis. The basis of treatment depends on the degree of severity and location of the tumor in the spinal column.