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FAQs

Having brain and spine surgery is a critical choice, and it's in your greatest interest to ask relevant inquiries—so you realize how to get ready, how to choose a very capable surgeon, and what's in expect both before and after the surgery and in the long term outcomes. Here Dr. Himanshu Gupta provides all of you FAQs and your concerns related with brain and spine surgeries.

A neurosurgeon understands and treats nervous system disorders, but a neurologist does not perform surgery. The medical problem may be treated surgically by neurosurgeons, but neurologists treat the condition with medications and other procedures.

A hemorrhagic stroke survivor's chances depend on the severity of the stroke and how quickly they can receive treatment. It is common for most people who suffer strokes to die within a few days of their symptoms. The recovery process is long and slow for about a quarter of survivors who are able to live beyond five years.

Stress and sadness do not directly cause strokes, but they can indirectly contribute to them. Stress can lead to elevated blood pressure in patients. As a result, blood vessels can rupture, which can lead to brain hemorrhage and a type of stroke called hemorrhagic stroke.

Survival rates are about 31% over a ten-year period. With age, survival rates decrease. People under the age of 15 have a 5-year survival rate of more than 75%. The five-year survival rate is greater than 72% for people between 15 and 39.

All ages can be affected by brain tumor symptoms, including teens. More than 13% of all brain cancers diagnosed in the past were in patients under 20 years of age, and another 9% occurred in those between 20 and 34.

Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, lemon is an excellent remedy for headaches. Take half a lemon and squeeze the juice into your cup of herb tea. You can also rub fresh lemon on your forehead and temples to get relief.

During the premonitory phase of a migraine attack or afterward, excessive sleepiness may appear. During a migraine attack, sleep can also be helpful, and it may often stop the pain, especially in kids.

Pain and swelling can be reduced by applying ice. The application of heat may help relax muscles and increase blood flow and healing nutrients to the injured area.