The right diagnosis is always important for a successful treatment. At Orchid Medical Centre, Neurosurgeon will give you proper time to listen and understand your symptoms. Our Neurosurgeon may prescribe you several tests to identify the cause of your signs and symptoms. Then they work to plan a personalised treatment for you.
Neurosurgery is a medical speciality that involves the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases affecting the nervous system. This includes:
Neurosurgery is used for a variety of diseases. These include-
Neurosurgeons perform
The difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon is the same as the difference between a physician and a surgeon. Those neurological diseases which require medication are seen primarily by neurologists. There are many diseases though where their area of expertise overlaps
Spine surgery is practised by both neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons. While orthopaedic surgeons can manage diseases involving the bone and disc, they do not manage diseases involving the spinal cord. Neurosurgeons manage all kinds of spine pathologies.
Headache is one of the earliest signs of a brain tumour, especially in elderly people. This kind of headache usually involves the entire head, may be associated with vomiting and may increase early in the mornings. Associated features include seizures, decreased consciousness, and weakness in limbs. A headache should never be ignored and must be investigated properly.
