Brain and nerve conditions
Plain-language guides to common neurological conditions, and where to find care in India.
Stroke
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Brain cells start to be damaged within minutes, so a stroke is always a medical emergency.
Read guide →Epilepsy & seizures
Epilepsy is a condition in which a person has repeated seizures. A seizure is a sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can change movement, awareness, feelings or behaviour.
Read guide →Headache & migraine
Headaches are very common, and most are not dangerous. Migraine is a common type of recurring headache that can come with nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, or visual changes.
Read guide →Parkinson disease
Parkinson disease is a long-term condition that affects movement. It develops slowly and is caused by the loss of certain brain cells that help control movement.
Read guide →Dementia & memory loss
Dementia is a group of conditions in which memory, thinking and daily functioning decline more than expected with normal ageing. Alzheimer disease is the most common cause.
Read guide →Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition in which the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves in the brain and spinal cord.
Read guide →Neuropathy
Neuropathy means damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Diabetes is a common cause, but there are many others.
Read guide →Children's neurology
Children's neurology covers conditions of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles in babies, children and teenagers, including seizures, developmental concerns and headaches.
Read guide →Neuromuscular disorders
Neuromuscular disorders affect the nerves that control muscles, the junction between nerve and muscle, or the muscles themselves.
Read guide →Neurorehabilitation
Neurorehabilitation helps people recover function and independence after stroke, brain or spinal injury, and in long-term neurological conditions.
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