By Dr Rajesh Pal , Physiotherapy A stroke may often end up damaging part of the brain that regulates movement, so it may lead to paralysis or weakness on either side of the body. This can cause problems in performing routine activities such as moving from one place to another. Once a…
Overview of Brain Infections!!
By Dr. Satyajit Das, Neurosurgery A brain infection forms when micro-organisms like bacteria, virus, protozoa or fungi reach the brain and start growing there, causing harm in the process. The micro-organisms can enter the body either through a direct wound in the brain like after a head injury, or through the…
Brain Infections – Here Are Its Causes!!
By Dr Sumit Raj , Neurosurgery An abscess, or pus-filled lump, in the brain usually leads to infections in the brain. A brain infection forms when bacteria, virus or fungi travel to your brain through the bloodstream. The bacteria or fungi usually enter your body through an open wound on some other…
Cerebral palsy: causes, symptoms and treatments
By Dr Lata Bhat , Pediatrics Damage caused in the child’s brain at the time of pregnancy, birth or immediately afterwards, may sometimes lead to permanent damage in motor disorders irrevocably affecting hearing, vision and learning disabilities. Though in common medical parlance this condition is known as Cerebral Palsy, in reality it…