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Effective Tips to Reduce Headache

Many of us nowadays complain about regular headaches that have a significant impact on our job. Regular and regular headaches make us unproductive at work since they cause us to lose attention and interest, leaving us frustrated. However, relying solely on painkillers is not a smart idea. Instead, Dr. Anil Dhingra the best neurosurgeon in Chandigarh suggest these simple headache-relieving strategies: Correct Posture: Poor sitting posture is one of the most prevalent causes of headaches since it obstructs our blood circulation, resulting in a headache. Avoid sitting positions that promote muscular tension and headaches. It is recommended that you maintain your head in line with your spine and your wrists straight and aligned with your forearms. Those who spend a lot of time at work should invest in comfy chairs that provide appropriate neck and back support. Rest for Eyes: Excessive straining of the eyes can also cause headaches. Medical professionals nowadays strongly advise that we glance into a distance from a high point for at least 5 minutes after each hour of focused attention on the computer or any papers. It is critical that we take some time to rest our eyes. However, if your condition persists, you should have your eyes examined by an optometrist since you may require new spectacles. Fresh Air: It is true that the bulk of workplace spaces these days are totally air conditioned, with very little fresh air supply. It is essential to take a short break every few hours throughout extended working […]

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Home Remedies for Low Back Pain

When people reach middle age, the probability of having lower back pain increases. With time, the bones and joints in your lower back begin to change. Your discs -the structures that work as pillows between the bones in the spine, tend to exhaust and sometimes become fragmented. These structural changes sometimes cause pain. An added cause of low back pain, although it occurs less often, is a herniated disc. Sometimes, a disc shifts outside the space among the bones and compresses a nerve at the point where it branches off the spinal cord In maximum cases, the most suitable move is to wait and see if the pain settles on its own. If the pain does not improve after three to four days, then you should see a doctor. Dr. Anil Dhingra, Neurosurgeon in Chandigarh, suggests you, try a few home remedies for low back pain to help ease the pain. Cold Therapies and Heat Therapies. It’s most useful to apply cold compresses or an ice pack, not heat, quickly following a back injury, since this can ease pain by deadening the area and limit or reduce swelling. About 48 hours after the origin of back pain, though, applying heating pads or a hot-water bottle to your back may be remedial. The warmth relaxes and loosens aching muscles and increases blood flow, which helps the healing process. Keep in thought that heat therapy is only helpful for the first week. Limit your bed rest. Bed rest is only important when […]

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Spinal Tuberculosis (TB)/Potts spine.

TB is generally perceived in general population as a lung disease. However this disease also affects other parts of the body such as abdomen, bones especially spine, Brain and even skin. 5-10% of the total TB patients in India suffer from Bone TB. Spinal TB is generally ignored and diagnosed late due to lack of awareness. The most common and early symptom of spine TB is back pain. It is generally ignored by patients thinking of normal back pain due to spondylosis/ arthritic pain. But most patients of arthritic pain get relieved in night on rest, whereas those due to TB, pain gets increased in night on rest. Patients with TB in their bones might or might not exhibit general symptoms of tuberculosis such as fever, fatigue, night sweats, lack of appetite and unexplained weight loss. Although about half of all patients with bone TB also have infected lungs, the disease is usually not active in lungs. Most patients with bone TB do not suffer from coughing and probably do not suspect that they have tuberculosis. At times, it may take months to year for initial  symptoms to show. Diagnosis is usually missed on plain Xrays. TB can be picked early only by MRI of the affected spine, with due suspicion in mind. Also, patients with bone TB are generally not contagious to family members living together or other people  because the disease spreads through coughed-up active virus particles, unless you come in contact with a patient’s pus. Unlike TB […]

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Minimally invasive spinal surgery(MISS) for spinal tumors- Newer technique.

Minimally invasive spine surgery is being done for a lot of spinal problems such as cervical and lumbar disc extrusions, lumbar canal stenosis, vertebral fractures and spondylolisthesis. After a good experience and expertise in all these , Dr Anil Dhingra- Spine surgeon in chandigarh, Tricity can perform surgery of spinal tumors of any type with Endoscopic or minimally invasive spinal surgery.  Extradural spinal tumors, Intradural extramedullary tumors such as neurofibromas , meningiomas can be removed by this procedure. Advantages of MISS – Small incision 2cm (compared to 10-12 cm incision in open surgery) Little blood loss. Little muscle cutting and little normal bone loss helping in maintaining postoperative spinal stability. little postoperative pain. Rapid recovery and fast wound healing. No significant postoperative back stiffness. Short hospital stay. Infrastructure Requirements – The basic tenents or need for the procedure is Good illumination, Magnification and best Instrumentation and hospital infra-structure without which it’s not possible. Most important of all this is expertise in this field. Procedure steps– After paint/ drape under general anaesthesia , 2 cm. incision is given over the back. Sequential tubular dilators are inserted over required one side of the lamina. Quadrant retractor system is applied. A wider view is seen inside under endoscopic/ microscopic vision and illumination. Hemilaminectomy is done using hydraulic drill. Dura is incised laterally and hitches applied. Vertical lateral incision is very helpful as this gives direct exposure of the tumor even if it is anteriorly placed to spinal cord. Base of the tumor is […]

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Cerebral Edema – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Cerebral edema is a life-threatening condition where fluids develop in the brain and cause it to swell. This fluid increases the pressure around the brain – this pressure inside the skull is also known as intracranial pressure (ICP). Cerebral edema refers to the swelling of the brain due to trapped fluid. Dr. Anil Dhingra, Neurosurgeon in Chandigarh, highlights the symptoms and causes of Cerebral edema. Symptoms While it can be very difficult for doctors to accurately diagnose Cerebral edema without appropriate tests and evaluations, there are certain symptoms in case of a head injury that can be linked to swelling. Symptoms of cerebral edema may include: • Loss of memory • Headache, nausea and dizziness • Difficulty in speaking • Loss of consciousness • Difficulty in moving Causes • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) – Falls and other forms of such physical contact can cause an acute trauma and brain swelling. • Stroke – Some strokes such as an ischemic stroke are the result of blood clots restricting the flow of blood to the brain. This lack of oxygen can cause swelling. • Infection – Bacteria or viruses can infect the brain and result in these swellings as well. • Brain haemorrhage – Ruptures and leaks in the blood vessels in the brain can cause inflammation and cause an increase in the ICP. Treatment • Medication – The use of drugs prescribed by doctors depending upon the severity on one’s condition, can reduce the swelling and blood clots. • Hypothermia – […]

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Symptoms, Types and Causes of Cerebrovascular Diseases

A group of conditions, disorders, and diseases that affect the blood vessels and blood supply to the brain is termed as cerebrovascular disease. Stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), aneurysm and vascular malformation are included in cerebrovascular diseases. Dr. Anil Dhingra, the best surgeon in Chandigarh points out symptoms, causes, and types of cerebrovascular diseases. Symptoms The location of the blockage and its impact on brain tissue is responsible for the symptoms of the disease. However, some common symptoms are as follows: Severe and sudden headache Paralysis or weakness of one side of the body Confusion Difficulty in communicating or slurred speech Losing vision on one side Loss of balance Types Types of cerebrovascular diseases include: Ischemic Stroke When a blood clot or atherosclerotic plaque blocks a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain, it is known as Ischemic stroke. A blood clot may form in an already narrow artery. Death of brain cells because of the lack of supply of blood to the brain is responsible for a stroke. Embolism When a clot breaks off in the body and travels to the brain to block a smaller artery, it is known as Embolism. A tear in the carotid artery can also lead to ischemic stroke. The tear allows blood to flow between the layers of the carotid artery which results in narrowing of the artery and reducing blood supply to the brain. Hemorrhagic stroke A disease which occurs when a blood vessel in the brain weakens and bursts open […]

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Types, Symptoms, and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system, particularly brain, spine and optic nerves. An autoimmune is a medical condition in which the immune system attacks healthy tissues just as it might attack a virus or bacteria. In Multiple Sclerosis, the myelin sheath that surrounds and protects the nerve fibers is attacked by the immune system, causing inflammation. When myelin sheath disappears or sustains damage in multiple areas, it leaves a scar or sclerosis. These are also called plaques or lesions in medical terms. These lesions affect the brain stem, cerebellum, spinal cord, optic nerves, etc. Dr. Anil Dhingra, the best endoscopic spine surgeon discusses a detailed description of types, symptoms, and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis: TYPES OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS): Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS) It is the first episode of neurologic symptoms and is caused by inflammation of the central nervous system. The symptoms last for 24 hours but do not yet meet the criteria for a diagnosis of MS. The people who experience CIS may or may not develop MS in the future. Relapse- Remitting MS (RRMS) RRMS is the most common disease course. It is characterized by an attack of new or increasing symptoms which is followed by periods of complete or partial recovery. During the period of recovery, some symptoms may disappear or some symptoms may continue to become permanent. Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS) People diagnosed with RRMS will eventually transform into the secondary progressive course in which there is a progressive worsening […]

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