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Role of care givers in Parkinson’s disease patients

What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurological disease that occurs due to the destruction of nerve cells in one part of the brain. It usually affects movement

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I have a burning sensation on my feet. Why are my feet on fire?

Table of Content Causes of burning sensation in feet Diagnostic tests for Burning Feet Treatment of Burning feet Home Remedies for Burning feet There are many who experience a burning

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Ischemic Stroke – what is it? Causes and symptoms

An ischemic stroke occurs when a major blood vessel to the brain gets blocked. These arteries carry fresh blood to the brain from the heart and lungs. When the artery

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What kind of headache do you have? What could be the cause?

Headaches can just be a pain in the head, but you can identify the type of headache by :- • Cause • Duration • Symptoms • intensity Primary headaches There

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What are the kinds of Epileptic Fits?

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder which involves intermittent episodes of unconsciousness and seizures due to disturbed electrical activity in the brain. It is a chronic condition. The symptoms may

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Types of Strokes

Table of Content Overview Introduction Signs and symptoms of stroke Types of strokes Ischemic Stroke Transient Ischemic Stroke (TIA) Haemorrhagic Stroke Brain-stem stroke Cryptogenic stroke Overview Stroke is an umbrella

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Doctor, I have heard about the harmful impact of Meningitis. Could you give me a clear picture of this illness?

Meninges are the three membranes that cover and protect the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges caused by injury or infection. There two types

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Living with and Managing Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis was first diagnosed in the year 1868 and even though a cure is yet to be found, there are treatment options to help slow down the progression of

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Be ‘FAST’ On Managing Stroke

Dr Bhuvaneshwari Rajendran, consultant, clinical neurophysiology and neurosciences of Kauvery Hospital, talks about stroke awareness. What is a Stroke? A stroke is a medical emergency. It takes place when the

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How can you prevent a seizure?

There are various reasons why a person may be prone to seizures, commonly referred to as convulsions or fits. One of the most common reasons is epilepsy. This is a

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