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Key facts about Brain Stroke Treatment in Mumbai

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·  A stroke occurs when your brain does not receive enough oxygen and nutrients, usually due to a blood clot or a sudden bleed that reduces blood supply. ·  A drooping face, difficulty moving your arms, or slurred speech are all symptoms of a stroke. ·  If you suspect a stroke, dial triple zero (000) immediately, as any delay could result in permanent brain damage or death. ·  You can lower your risk of having a stroke by controlling risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as eating healthy and exercising. What exactly is a stroke? A stroke happens when the blood supply to a part of your brain is suddenly cut off. This deprives that part of your brain of oxygen and other nutrients from your blood. A stroke is considered a medical emergency. So, seek  stroke treatment in Mumbai  as soon as possible. Your brain requires a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients from blood, which is supplied by your arteries — if you don’t get enough oxy...

Why it is important to consult a neurosurgeon if suffering from a brain tumor in spine disease to avoid complications?

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  A tumour is a collection of abnormal cells that either form a new growth or were present when you were born (congenital). Tumors form when something goes wrong with the genes that control cell growth, allowing cells to grow and divide uncontrollably. Tumors can develop anywhere in the body. Brain and spinal cord tumours develop in the tissue that makes up the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord (CNS). A growing tumour may not cause any symptoms, or it may kill or displace healthy cells, or it may disrupt their function, depending on its type. A tumour can move or press on sensitive tissue, obstructing blood and other fluid flow and causing pain and inflammation. A tumour can also obstruct normal brain activity or signalling to and from the brain. Some tumours do not cause any symptoms. Tumors can be noncancerous (benign) or malignant (cancerous) (malignant). Benign tumours can grow slowly or quickly, do not spread to other parts of the body, and are f...

Why it is important to consult a nephrologist if suffering from kidney-related disorders to avoid complications?

  An expert in the diagnosis and management of kidney diseases is a doctor known as a nephrologist. Managing the effects of kidney dysfunction on the body as a whole is another area of training for nephrologists.   If a doctor suspects that a patient has kidney disease, infections, or growths, he or she may refer the patient to a nephrologist.       In this article, we will look at what nephrologists do, the conditions they treat, the procedures they perform, and when someone might need to see one.     When should you see a nephrologist?   Anyone with signs or symptoms of chronic, moderate, or severe kidney dysfunction should see a nephrologist, according to a family or emergency doctor. They will usually immediately refer babies born with kidney dysfunction to a nephrologist.       The following are some common signs and symptoms of severe kidney disease:     Swelling, most frequently in the legs, ankles, or feet   h...