Best Neurology Hospital in Jaipur

What are Neurological Disorders?

Neurological disorders are a group of conditions that affect the brain and spinal cord. These problems can cause many symptoms, including loss of sensation or movement, muscle weakness and spasms, seizures, and even unconsciousness.

A person's body chemistry causes some neurological disorders in ways that are still not completely understood. An outside factor, such as a head injury or exposure to a toxic substance, can trigger others.

The most common neurological disorders include:

• Headache

• Stroke

• Epilepsy

• Parkinson's disease (Progressive disorder affecting movement)

• Alzheimer's disease (progressive Dementia)

We have an expert team of top-notch neurosurgeons and neurologists at Manipal Hospitals, Jaipur, which offers diagnosis and treatment of various neurological disorders like:  

• Acute Stroke

• Epilepsy 

• Alzheimer's Disease 

• Parkinson's Disease and related disorders

• Demyelinating Disorders

• Multiple Sclerosis 

• Neuromuscular Diseases

Common Neurological Disorders are:

Acute Stroke - Acute Stroke is a medical emergency that can cause severe brain damage if left untreated. It happens when an artery going to the brain gets clogged and part of the brain goes without blood for too long or an artery breaks open and starts bleeding into or around the brain. The stroke symptoms usually start suddenly. In the case of Stroke, experts suggest “BE FAST”: 

• Balance - Check if the person is having trouble standing or walking.

• Eyes - Check if the person is having trouble with their vision.

• Face - Check if the person’s face looks uneven or is drooping from one side.

• Arm - Check if the person is experiencing weakness or numbness in the arm.

• Speech - Check if the person is experiencing trouble while speaking.

• Time - If you notice any of the above stroke symptoms, it’s time to act fast.

Epilepsy - Epilepsy causes a person to experience seizures. These seizures can range in severity and frequency, but they are always unpredictable. Seizures can occur because of an injury to the brain, such as a stroke or head injury. In other cases, an underlying condition like a brain tumour may cause Epilepsy. It is essential to seek medical attention immediately.

Alzheimer's Disease - Alzheimer's affects an individual's memory and cognitive functions. It is a degenerative disorder and the most common type of Dementia. Alzheimer's disease begins with mild memory problems that get worse over time. Eventually, affected individuals can no longer care for themselves and interfere with daily activities such as eating, bathing and dressing. People with Alzheimer's Disease have problems with thinking and reasoning (Cognitive Impairment), language (Aphasia), perception (Agnosia), judgment (Executive Functioning) and behaviour (Mood).

Parkinson's Disease - Parkinson's disease affects movement and results in the loss of nerve cells in a dopamine-producing part of the brain (substantia nigra). Dopamine is a messenger (neurotransmitter) that helps control movement. When these cells are lost, fewer dopamine messages reach other brain and body parts. As a result, there is less signalling between those parts, and movements become slower and more complex. The symptoms of Parkinson's disease include tremors at rest or during certain activities, slow movement, rigidity (stiffness), and trouble with balance.

Demyelinating Disorders - Demyelinating disorders are diseases that damage the myelin sheath, the protective covering around nerve cells. The myelin sheath speeds up electrical impulses travelling through the nervous system. Without a myelin sheath, these electrical signals slow down or stop working altogether. Demyelinating disorders can affect any part of the body's nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. There are several types of Demyelinating disorders Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO), Transverse Myelitis (TM), and Optic Neuritis.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disorder & causes problems with movement and sensation by affecting the brain and spinal cord. The MS symptom depends on which part of the brain and spinal cord was affected. The symptoms then spread to other parts of the body. In most cases, MS symptoms come and go over time. However, in some people, they may never go away. The most common symptoms include:

• Blurred or double vision.

• Tingling or numbness in arms or legs.

• Loss of balance or coordination, which makes it hard to walk normally or keep balance while standing.

Neuromuscular Diseases - Neuromuscular diseases affect the nerves and muscles. Neuromuscular diseases can be inherited, like Muscular Dystrophies, or acquired like Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Neuromuscular diseases often cause limb weakness, which may become worse over time. This weakness can affect any body part, including arms, legs, face or bulbar muscles. Some neuromuscular diseases cause muscle spasms or contractions (cramps) that can be painful. Others cause painless muscle weakness and paralysis.

Diagnosis Facilities

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) - MRI examines the soft tissue of the body. MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs, soft tissues, and other internal body structures. MRI diagnoses neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, brain tumours, spinal cord injuries and chronic back pain. The MRI scan may assess blood flow in the brain or spinal cord or locate injuries or abnormalities in these areas.

3-Tesla MRI - 3-Tesla MRI is an advanced diagnostic imaging technology that uses magnetic fields at a strength of 3 Tesla to produce images of the body that can diagnose neurological disorders. The results provide a clearer picture of abnormalities or changes in brain function, which helps the treating doctors in diagnosis & management.

CT Scan (Computerised Tomography) - A CT scan takes detailed images of the inside of the body. It is a safe and painless test that diagnoses various conditions, including neurological disorders. The details are captured by taking many X-rays from different angles. A computer combines all the images into a 3D picture, making it possible for doctors to see structures like the brain or spine.

Lumbar Puncture - A Lumbar Puncture or LP collects Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) from the spinal canal. It diagnoses neurological disorders, such as Meningitis and subarachnoid haemorrhage.

EEG (Electroencephalogram) - EEG measures electrical activity in the brain. It diagnoses seizures or other conditions that cause abnormal brain waves. The EEG uses small electrodes placed on the scalp to measure the electrical activity of different brain areas. The electrodes connected to a computer record and graph the signals over time.

NCS - Nerve Conduction Study - A Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) measures the speed at which electrical impulses travel through the peripheral nervous system. It diagnoses neurological disorders such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy and GBS. An NCS usually involves placing an electrode on each arm, leg, and other body areas. Wires attach the electrodes to an electrodiagnostic machine, which sends an electrical current through them. The tests determine which body parts are affected by a specific condition.

EMG (Electromyography)

EMG uses a small device to record the electrical activity of muscles. It diagnoses neurological disorders. The results of an EMG can indicate whether there are abnormalities in the nerve that cause muscle contraction or if there are problems with the muscle itself, helping doctors determine whether treatment should correct nerve problems or improve muscle function.

Electrophysiology Lab

Manipal Hospitals, Jaipur, is equipped with a state-of-the-art Electrophysiology lab to provide precise Electroencephalogram (EEG), Video EEG, NCV, EMG, VEP and BERA. The best neurologists in Jaipur diagnose various neurological disorders using the advanced lab.

PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography - Computerised Tomography)  

PET-CT is a nuclear imaging modality that uses (PET) and (CT) to help diagnose neurological disorders like Strokes, brain tumours, and Alzheimer's disease. It works by combining the information from both PET scans and CT scans to create one image. The PET scan identifies areas of increased glucose metabolism in the brain, while the CT scan captures detailed images of the brain's anatomy. Together these two types of data help doctors determine if there is any damage or abnormality in the brain tissue.

Molecular Diagnostics

Molecular Diagnostics is a tool that can detect, identify, or quantify a sample's target nucleic acid sequence. Genotyping is used to identify the presence of a particular genetic marker, while phenotyping can determine the function of a gene product. Molecular Diagnostics diagnose neurological disorders such as Parkinson's and Huntington's disease by identifying specific mutations in their genes that cause these diseases or by looking at differences in chromosomes between healthy individuals and those with these diseases.

Treatment Facilities

• Memory Clinic - A memory clinic is a clinic where patients with memory problems can receive a comprehensive evaluation by a team of Neurologists and Neuropsychologists. The clinic offers early diagnosis and treatment of Dementia along with identifying contributing disorders that might be causing Dementia.

• Stroke Management - Stroke Management is the treatment of neurological disorders, including Stroke. Strokes are a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain and can be either ischemic or hemorrhagic. Blocked arteries cause Ischemic strokes, while hemorrhagic strokes are caused by bleeding inside the brain.

Treatment options for Stroke depend on several factors, including how severe the Stroke is and whether it is an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. If the Stroke is mild and does not cause any lasting damage, no further treatment may be required beyond rehabilitation therapies to help recover from any temporary deficits.

If the Stroke causes permanent damage or loss of function, treatment may include medications. If there is significant bleeding inside the skull after a hemorrhagic stroke, then surgery may be needed to remove pieces of skull bone or repair any damaged blood vessels in order to stop more bleeding from occurring while also allowing for better drainage of cerebrospinal fluid out

• Neuro Intensive Care - Neuro Intensive Care is a subspecialty of Critical Care Medicine that focuses on treating patients with neurological disorders. It is an interdisciplinary approach to patient care involving Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, and Intensivists. Neuro Intensive Care combines medical and surgical treatments with nursing care and other supportive therapies to treat various nervous system disorders.

Neuro Intensive Care doctors at the neurology hospital in Jaipur are experts in managing complex neurologic conditions, including Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Strokes, Spinal Cord Injuries, and other conditions that require urgent treatment to prevent further disability or death. The goals of Neuro Intensive Care are to stabilise patients with these conditions, prevent complications, monitor them closely and safely discharge them when appropriate.