At Jeevandan Health, we provide Comprehensive Brain & Spine Care through Advanced Centre for Neurology & Neurosurgery.
There are many neurological conditions that affect patients and their families. To give patients and their families accurate diagnosis and advanced treatment options for various neurological conditions, Jeevandan Health has dedicated departments for Neurology and Neurosurgery with latest diagnostic facilities and caring and compassionate doctors and staff.
Jeevandan Health is a multispecialty hospital in Patna, which is a trusted institution for providing the best possible care for patients. Jeevandan Health has dedicated departments for Neurology and Neurosurgery with advanced diagnostic facilities and caring and compassionate doctors and staff.
Expert Leadership in Brain and Spine Care
Jeevandan Health is a leading medical center for brain and spine care. It has some of the best clinical minds in the country. The hospital is managed by some of the most experienced specialists in their respective fields.
• Dr. Gunjan Kumar (Director and HOD Neurology – Jeevandan Health):
Dr. Gunjan Kumar is a leading expert in the field of Neurology and has extensive experience in the management of complex medical conditions of brain and nervous system like stroke, chronic headache, epilepsy etc.
• Dr. Shyam Sunder – Neurosurgeon(Director and HOD Neurosurgery – Jeevandan Health):
He is a highly skilled and experienced neurosurgeon who has done numerous complex brain and spine surgeries. His approach to treatment is very precise and involves use of the latest advanced surgical techniques for treatment of various structural abnormalities, tumors and traumatic injuries of the brain and spine.
Common Brain and Nervous System Conditions
1. Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident)
A stroke is caused when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the brain. This can be fatal and needs immediate treatment.
Diagnosis and Treatment: A healthcare provider will diagnose a stroke using a combination of a Neurological exam and tests. Providers in the emergency room may diagnose a stroke if emergency services transport you to the ER.
Your provider will use some of the following tests to confirm that you’ve had a stroke:
• Blood tests
• CT scan
• Electroencephalogram (EEG)
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• MRI
2. Brain Tumors
Brain tumors can be in or near the brain tissue.
Treatment and Diagmosis- 1. Brain CT scan
2.Brain MRI
3.Functional MRI
3. Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
The central nervous system disorder known as Epilepsy.
• How it’s treated:
Most cases of Epilepsy can be controlled with the use of anti-epileptic medications or by adopting a special diet. Cases that fail to respond to these methods of treatment can be greatly improved by the use of specialized surgeries or by the use of Neuromodulation.
4. Movement Disorders (Parkinson’s Disease, Essential Tremor)
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder of the nervous system that affects movement and gets worse over time.
How is Parkinson’s disease treated?
While there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, there are many types of treatment to manage the symptoms of the condition including levodopa, physiotherapy and regular appointments with a neurologist. Each person with Parkinson’s disease will have their treatment tailored to their needs to help them move better and maintain independence and quality of life.
Types of Parkinsonism include: –
a)Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease: The most common form of Parkinson’s disease. –
b) Atypical Parkinsonism: Conditions such as PSP and MSA that may present with other symptoms and respond to treatment differently to Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease.
c)- Secondary Parkinsonism: Parkinson-like symptoms caused by certain medicines or other medical
Final Thought
Neurological and spinal disorders need to be managed by a team of experts with the latest technology and above all, empathy. At Jeevandan Health, we have both the expert medical neurology and advanced neurosurgery departments led by the country’s best, Dr. Gunjan Kumar and Dr. Shyam Sunder. We are proud to have them in Patna to care for you and your loved ones with the highest degree of safety and compassion.
