18th Feb 2021-Dr.Manvir Bhatia/Saunri Peripheral Neuropathy Damage to the peripheral nerves causes a group of conditions termed Peripheral Neuropathy. The causes of Peripheral Neuropathy range from a variety of hereditary conditions such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, metabolic conditions such as diabetes which is one of the leading causes, and autoimmune conditions such as Guillain-Barre syndrome. Symptoms…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri- 22nd January 2021 Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that has affected nearly 7 million elderly people in India. The common Parkinson’s disease symptoms include tremors, loss of function of muscles, slow movement, and impaired balance. Why does Parkinson’s Disease occur? Parkinson’s disease occurs due to the loss…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri-18th January 2021 Peripheral Neuropathy (PNP) Peripheral neuropathy is a term used for a group of conditions that cause damage to the peripheral nerves. It affects between 5 to 2400 per 10000 people in India. Peripheral Neuropathy can be of two types, axonal neuropathy or demyelinating neuropathy. Depending on the duration…
13th January 2021-by Saunri & Dr.Manvir Bhatia Gait The manner in which a person walks is called his gait. Gait depends on the coordination between a person’s musculoskeletal, nervous system, and cardiorespiratory system and is strongly influenced by personality, age, and mood. The risk of suffering from a gait disorder increases by 10 percent after…
Dementia Around 5.3 million people above the age of 60 have been estimated to have dementia in India in including 13 percent of the population over 80. It leads to loss of critical thinking skills, problem-solving, decision-making skills, and other thinking abilities, making the sufferer unable to perform his day-to-day task or live independently. Hence,…
Epilepsy Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. A paper published in Current Medical Issues in 2020, reported that 3 to 11.9 per 1000 people get affected by epilepsy each year and around 10 million people live with epilepsy in India. However, the more alarming numbers are that of the people…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is impaired. The lack of blood supply deprives the brain of oxygen and nutrients and leads to the deaths of neurons, resulting in a loss of function, of the region of the brain, controlled by these…
Management of Stroke Stroke disease is the 2nd highest leading cause of death and disabilities worldwide causing almost 5.5 million deaths each year. The most important step in the management of stroke disease is to act as fast as possible, remember the phrase, “Time is brain”. As soon as you notice signs of stroke disease…
6th Sep 2020 by Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri Introduction Stroke disease affects an average of 128 per 1 lakh people every year and is one of the leading causes of death and disabilities in India. Around 10 to 15% of the people who experience different types of strokes in India are under the age of…
Regular Activities For Dementia Patients, Good Nutrition Improves Dementia -By Dr.Bhatia & Saunri-29th August 2020 Introduction Being diagnosed with dementia disease is not like being given a death sentence. If diagnosed early, dementia patients can take medications and change their lifestyle to slow down their cognitive decline and live fruitful and productive lives as far…
August 20th, 2020 || Dementia, Diagnosis By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri How common is Dementia Disease and Dementia Symptoms? In 2015, the National Health Portal of India reported that 2.7 % of the population of India, above the age of 60, and 20% of the population over 80 experienced dementia disease. Life interventions such as…
August 13th, 2020 || Sleep, Children, Learning by Saunri & Dr.Manvir Bhatia Importance of Sleep In Children In 2015, the National Sleep Foundation has emphasized the importance of sleep in children and recommended that the amount of sleep for school children should be between 9 to 11 hours. During childhood, children learn new things constantly,…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia , Saunri I am often asked by patients “Dr. I had a very bad night. Please give me some pill to improve my sleep?” In this article I will discuss the role of sleeping pills – To take or not to take? Sleeping pills are taken to improve sleep for a condition…
Regular Daily Exercise Benefits The Brain And Makes Your Brain Better! 1st August 2020|| Exercise, Brain by Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri We all know that there are numerous benefits of exercise. A regular amount of exercise daily not only helps you lose weight, tones your body, and keeps you fit, but it also helps you…
by Saunri & Dr.Manvir Bhatia 10 million people in India, suffering from Epilepsy in India are at risk of complications caused by COVID-19 infections. There have even been some reports of COVID-19 infection inducing seizures in patients, hence management of Epilepsy is important during the current crisis. The expression of ACE2 receptors on the surface…
