Frequently Asked Questions

The different abnormal movements are shaking (tremor), stiffness of muscles, slowness and loss of balance (together called parkinsonism), twisted postures (dystonia) abrupt jerks (myoclonus), dance-like flowing movements (chorea) and stereotyped rapid jerks and involuntary sounds (tics). Many diseases that produce movement disorders result from degeneration of brain cells in areas controlling movement and do not have an obvious cause or may be due to a genetic change. These movements can develop as a consequence of injury, infections, inflammation, metabolic disturbances and tumours of the brain or as side effects of certain drugs. Neurologists who are specialists in movement disorders offer diagnosis and treatment for such conditions through dedicated movement disorder clinics.

Movement disorders are a group of diseases affecting the ability to produce and control body movement. Lakhs of people in India lives with movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease. It is the second commonest neurological degenerative disease of the brain after Alzheimer’s disease. Estimates show that 1-2% of people over the age of 60 years develop this condition. 

DBS is a recommended treatment for Parkinson’s disease, Essential Tremor and Primary Generalized Dystonias. It has also shown success in some forms of secondary dystonias and Tourette syndrome. The most common condition for which DBS is used is Parkinson's disease (PD). DBS cannot cure any of these diseases but gives substantial relief from the abnormal movements and improves the quality of life of persons affected by these diseases.

Experiencing fluctuations in response to levodopa with or without dyskinesias Tremor which is not relieved by levodopa Who cannot tolerate high doses of drugs. Recent studies have shown that patients with mild to moderate fluctuations or dyskinesias with levodopa treatment benefit as much as those with more advanced disease. Therefore early referral is indicated before patients experience any disability due to these phenomena.  Long-term results of DBS have shown significant improvement in the motor symptoms of PD and the fluctuations in response to treatment. As patients require less medications after DBS, they also have much reduction in the dyskinesias. Majority of patients regain the the ability to perform activities of daily living independently and the quality of life of patients improves

Recovery from brain surgery depends on the type of surgery one has undergone. It is usually recommended to stay for a week at the hospital after brain surgery. During this period, your doctor will observe how your body is reacting to the surgery and medications and will recommend physical, occupational and speech-language therapy sessions to help you regain your overall strength.

Side effects of brain-surgery include - Difficulty in breathing Issues with memory Mood swings Seizures Painful or swollen calf Weakness in arms and legs Improper vision Difficulty in hearing.

Brain surgery is a type of surgical procedure that is performed to correct the abnormalities of the brain such as tumours and aneurysms.

The recovery period usually depends on the type of surgery one has undergone. Many people feeld tired for several weeks after undergoing a neurosurgery and suffer from headaches, facing difficulty in concentration. It usually takes up to 4 to 8 weeks to recover from a surgery and your incisions may be sore for about 5 days after surgery.

Some of the procedures performed by neurosurgeons include - Microvascular decompression Peripheral nerve surgery Brain tumour excision Functional neurosurgery Pituitary surgery Cervical spine surgery.

Neurosurgery is a branch of medicine that deals with surgeries related to the nervous system. The doctors who specialize in this field are known as neurosurgeons. These specialist diagnose and surgically treat conditions of the brain and spine and also provide expertise in - General neurosurgery Brain tumour surgery Complex spine disorders Stereotactic radiosurgery Vascular diseases.