How to Know the Urgent Symptoms of Brain Haemorrhage?
How to Understand and Treat Shaky Hands?
Dr Mohana Rao Patibandla, Neurosurgeon and Founder Dr Rao’s Hospital
India’s International Award-Winning Neurosurgeon
nthecomplexspecialtyofneurosurgery,trustisnot Imerelyavalue;it'sessential.Trustworthy
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Transparencyandcommunicationbuildtrustin neurosurgeryaswell.Thebestneurosurgeonsof2024are thosewhoarecandidandempatheticintheirdiscussions withpatients.Theygiveasenseofsecurityandpartnership tothepeoplewhomtheytreatbyexplainingdifficult proceduresinsimpletermsandshowingconcernfortheir concerns.
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Brig(Dr)NarayanaSwamy, DirectorofNeurosurgery Department
DrArijitChakraborty, Consultant Neurosurgeon
DrDeepakPatil, ConsultantNeurosurgeon
GrantMedical Foundation, RubyHallClinic,Pune ParkHospital ManipalHospitals, Kolkata
DrMohanaRaoPatibandla, Neurosurgeonand Founder DrRao’sHospital
DrSachinChemate, ConsultantNeurosurgeon NobleHospital
Brig(Dr)NarayanaSwamyistheDirectorofNeurosurgery DepartmentatParkHospital,whichstandsastheBestSpine HospitalinDelhi,providingtop-notchservicesforbackpain andslipdisctreatment.
DrArijitChakrabortyisarenownedNeurosurgeonin Kolkatawitheightyearsofextensiveexperience servingatManipalHospitals,Broadway,Kolkata.
DrDeepakPatil(RubyHallClinic)inSasoonRoad,Puneis arenownedNeurosurgeon.
DrMohanaRaoPatibandla,orDrRao,isa renownedneurosurgeonandspinesurgeoninIndia whohasachievedremarkablefeats.
DrSachinChemateisaConsultantBrainandSpine SurgeonandaconsultantneurosurgeonatNobleHospital inPune,India.
Dr Mohana Rao Patibandla, Neurosurgeon and Founder
Dr Rao’s Hospital
India’s International Award-Winning Neurosurgeon
Dr Rao’s Hospital, located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, is renowned for its comprehensive and advanced neurology, neurosurgery, and spine surgery services.
The Most Trusted Neurosurgeons to Watch in 2024
Bybecomingadoctor,amancanhelpinnumerable
peopleandsavecountlesslives.Bybecomingan award-winningNeurosurgeon,DrMohanaRao Patibandlarealizedinhisheartthathecouldbringa transition,notonlyinthelivesofpeoplestrugglingwith neurologicaldisordersbutalsointotheveryhealthcare ecosystemofthecountryandtheentireapproachtothe specializedbranchofneurosurgery,whichwasneglectedin semi-urban,rural,andremoteareas.
Itwasthebiggestdayofhislife,knewDrRao,ashe receivedhisMBBSdegreefromAndhraMedicalCollege, Visakhapatnam,in2002,wherehisjourneybegan.A journeyintothehealthcareecosystemthatisascompelling anarrativeofdedicationandpassionasonecouldcome across.
BornandraisedinBhimavaram,asmallvillageinAndhra Pradesh,India,DrRao’searlylifewasmarkedbya profoundsenseofdutyandadesiretocontribute meaningfullytosociety Itwasduringtheseformativeyears thathiscommitmenttohealthcare,fueledbyasenseof responsibilitytowardshiscommunity,begantotakeshape. Now,withahealthcare-giver’sknowledgeinhismind,he knew,hecanbecomethechangehealwayswishedin societytohappen.
DrRaowassohappythathecouldpursuehisdreamof helpingpatientsreceivethetreatmentstheysomuch deserve.Hismotivationtostepintothehealthcare ecosystemhadalwaysbeendrivenbyacombinationof personalexperiencesandadeep-seateddesiretomakea difference.Witnessingthelackofadvancedmedical facilitiesinhishometownandthestrugglesfacedby patientswithneurologicaldisorders, he was inspired to specialize in neurosurgery Hisjourneyofspecialization tookhimtoNizam’sInstituteofMedicalSciences, Hyderabad,whereheearnedhisspecializationin2013. Thiswasnotjustanacademicpursuitbutasteppingstone towardshislargermission–tobringworld-class neurosurgicalcaretohiscommunity
DrRao’seducationaljourneyisatestamenttohisrelentless pursuitofexcellence.AftercompletinghisMBBSfrom AndhraMedicalCollege,hespecializedinneurosurgeryat Nizam’sInstituteofMedicalSciences.Hisquestfor advancedtrainingtookhimacrosstheglobe,wherehe
underwentextensivetraininginvarioussubspecialties. Hecompletedfellowshipsinminimallyinvasiveskullbase surgeryinOhio,USA;pediatricneurosurgeryand minimallyinvasiveneurosurgeryinColorado,USA;neurooncology;andfunctionalandstereotacticradiosurgeryin Virginia,USA Thiswassupplementedbytheendovascular neurosurgeryfellowshipforaperiodoftwoyearsatUVA, USA.
DrRaohaspublishednumerousresearchpapersandarticles inpeer-reviewedjournals,contributingsignificantlytothe fieldofneurosurgery.Hisnotableachievementsincludethe AtalAchievementAwards2023,whereDrRao’sHospital washonouredastheBestNeurologyandNeurosurgery Hospital.Hisacademicbrillianceandinternational exposurehavecreatedarippleeffectinGuntur'smedical landscape,makinghimoneofIndia’smostrecognized neurosurgeons.
PrestigiousAwardsandRecognitions
TheimpactmadebyDrRaoandhishospitalisreflectedin theawardstheyhavereceivedovertheyears.Theseawards include:
• BrainLabNeurosurgeryawardbyAANS/CNSUSAin 2018forbraintumorresearchatHouston,CNSannual meeting.
• India'sTopNeurosurgeonoftheYearandBest NeurologyandNeurosurgeryHospitalawardby9ine PlanetResearch&Media.
• BestNeurologyandNeurosurgeryHospitalsattheAtal AchievementAward2023.
• India’sBestNeurosurgeontoWatchin2024byCIO Look.
• TopNeurosurgeonandNeurosurgeryHospitalin GunturbyEINPresswire.
• HealthcareExcellenceAwardbyBrandImpact.
• BestNeurosurgeonoftheYear-IHPA2022.
• BestNeurologyHospitaloftheYearbyAsiaToday, 2021.
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Witnessing the lack of advanced medical facili es in my hometown and the struggles faced by pa ents with neurological disorders, I was inspired to specialize in neurosurgery.
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Born and raised in Bhimavaram, a small village in Andhra Pradesh, India, my early life was marked by a profound sense of duty and a desire to contribute meaningfully to society.
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Today,avisionaryinthefieldofneurosurgery,DrRaohas notonlyexcelledintheclinicalarenabuthasalsobuilta reputationforhispatient-centricapproach,pushing boundariesinbothsurgicalinnovationandcompassionate care.Withyearsofintensivetrainingandspecialized expertiseincomplexbrainandspinalprocedures,hestands attheforefrontofneurosurgicaladvancements,having successfullyperformednumeroushigh-stakessurgeriesthat othersdeemednearlyimpossible.
DrRao’sexpertiseisvast,spanningintricateareassuchas neuro-oncology,vascularneurosurgery,pediatric neurosurgery,andminimallyinvasivespinesurgery.His approachisrootedinprecision,leveragingthelatest advancementsintechnology,fromroboticsandartificial intelligencetoneuronavigationandintraoperativeimaging, whichallowhimtoaddressthemostchallengingcaseswith accuracyandreducedpatientrecoverytimes.Knownforhis skillinmicrosurgeryandminimallyinvasivetechniques,Dr Rao’sworkhastransformedlives,offeringhopetopatients withcomplexandoftenlife-threateningconditions.His passionforimprovingsurgicaloutcomesandenhancing patientqualityoflifehasdrivenhimtopushbeyond conventionalmethods,makinghimarespectedauthority andaninnovativeforcewithintheneurosurgical community
Beyondhistechnicalprowess,DrRaoisalsoadedicated researcherandeducator.Heactivelycontributesto neurosurgicalresearch,exploringnewtreatmentpathways andsharinghisknowledgewiththebroadermedical community.Hispublishedworksinreputablemedical journalsarewidelyreferencedbyhispeers,andhe frequentlylecturesatinternationalconferences,reflecting hiscommitmenttoadvancingneurosurgicalpracticesona globalscale.Hisdedicationtoteachingandmentorshiphas helpedshapethenextgenerationofneurosurgeons, instillinginthemthesamecommitmenttoexcellenceand compassionthatheembodies.
TheguidingphilosophythathaspropelledDrRao’ssuccess isrootedinacommitmenttoexcellence,compassion,and innovation.AtDrRao’sHospital,thefocusisonproviding patient-centriccarethatcombinescutting-edgetechnology withacompassionateapproach.DrRaobelievesin continuouslearningandstayingattheforefrontofmedical advancementstoensurethebestoutcomesforhispatients.
Hisguidingprincipleshelphimmaintainintegrityand compassioninhigh-stakessurgicalenvironments.Rootedin empathy,transparency,andpatientwelfare,DrRao advocatesforaholisticapproachtohealthcare,ensuring everydecisionbenefitsthepatient’slong-termhealthand qualityoflife.Hiscommitmenttocompassionatecare inspireshisteamtomaintainthehighestethicalstandards.
DrRao’sjourneyisinspiredbyaprofoundcommitmentto bridgegapsinhealthcare,especiallyforunderserved communities.Hisphilosophyisnotjustaboutperforming surgeriesbutabouttransforminglivesthroughholisticcare.
AtDrRao’sHospital,patientcareandcommunicationare paramount.Thehospitaladoptsaholisticapproachto neurologicalcare,ensuringthatpatientsreceive personalizedattentionfromthemomenttheywalkthrough thedoors.Thestaffistrainedtoprovideempatheticand respectfulcare,makingthepatient’sjourneytowards recoveryassmoothaspossible.DrRaoprioritizespatient safetybyutilizingadvancedimagingandsurgical techniquesthatminimizerisksduringprocedures.
DrRao’sjourneyisatestamenttothetransformativepower ofhealthcaredrivenbyagenuineloveforone’scountryand community.Hiscontributionstoneurosurgeryhavenot onlyelevatedthestandardsofneurologicalcareinIndiabut havealsocreatedalegacyofexcellence,compassion,and innovationthatcontinuestoimpactcountlesslives.
Rao’sHospital
DrRao’sHospital,locatedinGuntur,AndhraPradesh,is renownedforitscomprehensiveandadvancedneurology, neurosurgery,andspinesurgeryservices.FoundedbyDr Rao,thehospitalisdedicatedtoprovidingholistic,patientcentredcarewithafocusonminimallyinvasivetechniques andcutting-edgetechnology
1.AdvancedNeurologicalCare:DrRao’sHospitaloffers awiderangeofservicesforbrain,nerve,andspine conditions.Thehospitalisequippedtoperformvarious surgicalmodalities,includingmicroscopickeyhole surgeries,minimallyinvasiveneurosurgery,andendoscopic surgeries.
2.Patient-CenteredApproach:Thehospitalemphasizesa 360-degreepatient-centredtreatmentapproach,ensuring thateachpatientreceivespersonalizedandcompassionate care.Thisincludesthoroughpre-operativeassessments, detailedpost-operativecare,andcontinuousfollow-upto ensureoptimalrecovery
3.State-of-the-ArtFacilities:DrRao’sHospitalboasts state-of-the-artfacilities,includingadvancedimaging systemsandsurgicalequipment.Thisenablesthemedical teamtoperformcomplexprocedureswithhighprecision andminimalrisk
4.ExpertTeam:Thehospitalisstaffedbyateamofhighly skilledandexperiencedneurosurgeons,neurologists,and supportstaff.UndertheleadershipofDrRao,theteamis committedtostayingabreastofthelatestadvancementsin neurosurgeryandneurology.
5.ComprehensiveCare:Inadditiontosurgicaltreatments, DrRao’sHospitalprovidescomprehensivecareforvarious neurologicalconditions,includingstrokemanagement, epilepsytreatment,andneuro-oncologyservices.The hospitalalsooffersrehabilitationservicestosupport patients’recoveryandimprovetheirqualityoflife.
toInnovationandExcellence
DrRao’sHospitalisdedicatedtointegratingdigitalization andtechnologicaladvancementsintoitscorefunctioning. Thiscommitmenttoinnovationisevidentinthehospital’s adoptionofminimallyinvasivetechniquesandadvanced imagingsystems,whichenhancepatientoutcomesand reducerecoverytimes.
Beyondclinicalpractice,DrRao’sHospitalisactively
My mo va on to step into the healthcare ecosystem had always been driven by a combina on of personal experiences and a deep-seated desire to make a difference. ‘‘ ‘‘
involvedinresearchandeducation.Thehospital participatesinclinicaltrialsandresearchstudiesaimedat advancingthefieldofneurosurgery.DrRaoandhisteam alsocontributetotheneurosurgicalcommunitythrough teaching,mentoring,andpublishingresearchpapers.
Theessenceoffuturehealthcareliesininnovation,easeof access,andenhancingthepatientexperience.DrRao’s Hospitalstrikesabalancebetweenoperationalefficiency andneurosurgicalneedsbyintegratingadvanced technologiesandminimallyinvasivetechniques.This approachnotonlyreducesrecoverytimesbutalsoenhances overallpatientsatisfaction.DrRaostaysupdatedonthe latestadvancementsinneurosurgerythroughcontinuous educationandparticipationininternationalconferences.
Digitalizationandtechnologicaladvancementsarecrucial aspectsofmodernhealthcare.DrRao’sHospitalintegrates theseprinciplesintoitscorefunctioningbyutilizingstateof-the-artequipmentandinnovativesurgicaltechniques. Thehospital’scommitmenttoatechnovativefutureis evidentinitsadoptionofminimallyinvasiveprocedures andadvancedimagingsystems.
Furthermore,DrRaoensuresethicalandsafeuseof technologyinneurosurgery,particularlyintheintegration ofAIandrobotics.HeadvocatesforethicalAIapplications, emphasizingtransparencyanddatasecurityinroboticassistedsurgeries.Hecontinuouslyevaluatestechnological advancementstoensurethattheyaresafe,minimally invasive,andgenuinelybeneficialforpatientoutcomes.
DrRaohasdevelopedseveralnewsurgicaltechniquesand technologies,contributingsignificantlytotheneurosurgical community.Heisactivelyinvolvedinteaching,mentoring, andresearch,sharinghisexpertisewiththenextgeneration ofneurosurgeons.Hiscontributionsextendbeyondclinical practice,ashecontinuouslyexploresnewfrontiersin neurologicalsciences.
DrRaoisinvolvedinvariousclinicaltrialsandresearch studiesaimedatadvancingthefieldofneurosurgery.He envisionsafuturewhereneurosurgicalcareismore accessibleandeffective,withafocusonminimallyinvasive techniquesandpersonalizedpatientcare.Hiscommitment toinnovationandexcellencemarkshisroleinshapingthe futureofneurosurgery.
DilemmasandMaintainingPatient
Confidentiality
Ethicaldilemmasinneurosurgeryareaddressedwiththe utmostcareatDrRao’sHospital.DrRaoensuresthatall decisionsaremadewiththepatient’sbestinterestsinmind, maintainingconfidentialityandprivacyatalltimes.The hospitalfollowsstrictprotocolstosafeguardpatient informationandupholdethicalstandards.
PatientconfidentialityisacornerstoneofDrRao’spractice. HehasimplementedstrictprotocolsatDrRao’sHospitalto safeguardpatientinformation,ensuringcompliancewith nationalandinternationalprivacylawsandethical standards.Hisdedicationtoconfidentialitybuildstrustand reassurespatientsoftheirsafety.
ThewayDrRaoapproachethicaldilemmasin neurosurgery,particularlyincomplexcaseswhere outcomesareuncertain,ishighlycommendable.Heis committedtopatient-centeredethics,prioritizinginformed consentandtransparencyinallmedicaldecisions.Incases withuncertainoutcomes,heemphasizescollaborationwith amultidisciplinaryteamandopendiscussionswithpatients andtheirfamiliestoensurethebestpossibledecisionmaking.
Handlingmedicalerrorsoradverseeventsisacritical aspectofDrRao’spractice.Thehospitalhasarobust systeminplacetoaddressanyissuespromptlyand transparently,ensuringthatpatientsreceivethehighest standardofcare.DrRao’scommitmenttoprofessionalism andcontinuingeducationisevidentinhisdedicationto stayingupdatedwiththelatestadvancementsin neurosurgery
AsaleaderinIndia’shealthcaresector,DrRao’sHospital hasfaceditsshareofchallenges.Onenotableinstanceof resilienceandingenuitywasduringtheCOVID-19 pandemic.Thehospitalimplementedcontingencyplansto ensurethesafetyofpatientsandstaff,adaptingquicklyto thechangingcircumstances.Thisexperiencehas strengthenedthehospital’spreparednessforfuture uncertainevents.
DrRao’sadvicetobuddingsurgeonsaspiringtoventure intotheneurosurgicalspaceistoremaindedicatedto continuouslearningandpatientcare.Heemphasizesthe importanceofcompassion,innovation,andacommitment toexcellenceinachievingsuccessinthischallengingfield.
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vision for the future of neurosurgery includes advancing minimally invasive techniques and making world-class neurosurgical care accessible to all.
BalancingprofessionalandpersonallifeisessentialforDr Rao.Hebelievesinmaintainingahealthywork-lifebalance toensureoverallwell-beingandsustainedprofessional success.Hisvisionforthefutureofneurosurgeryincludes advancingminimallyinvasivetechniquesandmaking world-classneurosurgicalcareaccessibletoall.
DrRao'sinternationaltraininginfluencedhisapproachto neurosurgeryinIndia.Histraininginrenownedcenters acrosstheUSA,includingadvancedtechniquesin minimallyinvasiveandendovascularneurosurgery,has empoweredhimtointroduceworld-classstandardsofcare inIndia.Hehasadaptedthesemethodstocatertodiverse patientdemographicsandlocalchallenges,ensuring accessibilitywithoutcompromisingquality
DrRao’skeycontributionstotheglobalneurosurgical communityincludesextensivepublicationsinleading medicaljournals,sharinginnovationsinminimallyinvasive andendovasculartechniques.Hisresearchhascontributed totheglobalunderstandingofcomplexneurological conditionsandisfrequentlyreferencedbypeersworldwide.
DrRao’shospitalisequippedwithstate-of-the-artfacilities thatrivalinternationalstandards,makingitanattractive destinationforpatientsworldwide.Servicesinclude personalizedcareplans,dedicatedpatientliaisons,and post-operativesupport,alldesignedtoensureacomfortable experienceforinternationalpatients.
DrRaoisactivelyinvolvedininternationalcollaborations, participatinginglobalconferencesandformingalliances withleadingmedicalinstitutions.Thesepartnershipsenable knowledgeexchange,allowinghimtobringadvanced treatmentsandcutting-edgeresearchmethodologiesbackto hispracticeinIndia.
Balancingpatient-centeredvalueswiththedemandsof beingagloballyrecognizedneurosurgeon: Despite his international acclaim, Dr Rao’s core focus remains on each patient’s unique journey. He manages to balance his global contributions with individual patient care by fostering a culture of empathy and ethical responsibility, both personally and within his team
DrRaoenvisionsafuturewherequalityneurosurgicalcare isaccessibletoall,irrespectiveofsocioeconomicstatus. Hisdedicationextendstomentoringyoungsurgeons, hopingtoinspireanewgenerationthatvaluesboth innovationandcompassioninmedicine.
DrRao’scommitmenttoexcellenceisreflectedinthe numeroussuccessstoriesandpatienttestimonials.Patients havesharedtheirexperiencesofovercomingcomplex neurologicalconditionsunderDrRao’scare,highlighting thetransformativeoutcomesachievedatDrRao’sHospital. Thehospital’shighsuccessratesinspinesurgeriesand otherneurosurgicalprocedureshavesignificantlyimproved patients’qualityoflife,reducedpain,andrestoredmobility.
DrRaoandhishospitalhavegarnerednumerouspositive testimonialsfrompatientswhohaveexperiencedsignificant improvementsintheirhealthandqualityoflife.
*****“India’s best neurosurgeon, we had a consultation before opening the hospital, and he received us in a very good manner and explained the chronic pain well.”–GowthamChowdary
*****“This is the best hospital. Being in a hospital is a terrible experience, but they made us feel at home with friendly and helpful staff. Truly I would recommend Dr Rao’s hospital to better your health.”–GayathriKota.
*****“Dr Rao’s Neuro Hospital: Best Neurosurgeon, Best Neurologist, Best Spine Surgeon, Best Interventional Neurologist, Best Keyhole surgeon in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.”–BalaganiRamakrishna.
InternationalPatientTestimonials
*****“The decision to come to India for my surgery was monumental. Dr Rao's stellar reputation and advanced facilities instilled confidence in me. The surgery was an
unequivocal success, and I am astonished at the level of care I received. My cortisol levels are stabilizing, and I eagerly anticipate returning to the UK.”–APatientofage 24,fromtheUK
*****“Opting for Dr Rao's Hospital was a decision I'll forever be grateful for. Dr Rao and his team provided care of international standards. The surgery was executed meticulously, and the post-operative care has been exemplary. I can't express my gratitude enough to Dr Rao for granting me a new lease of life.”–APatientofage54, fromtheNetherlands
All these success stories highlight Dr Rao and his hospital’s commitment to excellence and the transformative impact of their services.
DrRaoandhishospitalcontinuestosetnewbenchmarksin neurosurgicalcare,drivenbyamissiontoprovideworldclassmedicalservicestothecommunity Whetherthrough innovativesurgicaltechniques,compassionatepatientcare, orongoingresearch,theyremainattheforefrontof neurologicalandneurosurgicaladvancements.
Thus,DrRao’sawe-inspiringandfascinatingsagavividly illustratehisprofoundethicalcommitment,scientific contributions,andfar-reachingimpactonbothnationaland internationalneurosurgeries.
Ifyouhaveanyspecificquestionsorneedmoredetailed informationaboutDrRao’sHospital, please visit the following link: oryouconnect www.drraoshospitals.com, withhimdirectlybycallinghim@8008439393.
Abrainhaemorrhageisreallyseriouslikeitisa
questionoflifeanddeath.Thisdiseaseisoneof thekindsofstrokethatabrainundergoesdueto intracerebralbleedorsubarachnoidhaemorrhage,eitherin oraroundthebrain.Itisanillness,which,thoughnot necessarilyfatal,requiresspecifictreatmentattheearliest. Itisimportanttoknowthesymptomsofabrain haemorrhageasthechanceofsuccessfultreatmenthasbeen seentocutdownthedeathrateandminimizeone’sfuture consequences.
Abrainhaemorrhageisdefinedastheburstingofabrain bloodvesseloccasionedbybleedingthatputspressureon thebraintissuesinceithasdamagedormaydamagebrain cells.Haemorrhagesmayoccurduetotrauma,head injuries,hypertension,aneurysmsanddiseasesofblood vesselshowevermanytimestheyareofunknownorigin.
CoreFeatureSymptoms
1. SuddenVerySevereHeadache
Themostcommonsymptomofbleedinginthebrainisa sudden,severeheadache,oftendescribedasthe‘worst
headacheofyourlife.’Thepainmaybelocalorgeneralized andcanalsooccurwithnoprecipitatingfactor.
2. VomitingandNausea
Feelingnauseousorvomiting-whichmaybepresentwith severeheadache-isindicativeofincreasedintracranial pressure.Thissymptommustneverbeignored.
3. NumbnessorWeakness
Thiscouldbeweaknessornumbness,one-sided,inapartof thebody:face,arm,orleg.Ifthepersonsuddenlyhas difficultyspeakingorhasslurredspeech,thatisaredflag.
4. SuddenConfusionorTroubleSpeaking
Comprehensionofspeechmaybeimpaired,slurredspeech ordisorientationabouttime,place,orselfmayalsoarise, anditisonekindofsymptomthatmightindicatethe bleedingisinterferingwithinformationprocessinginthe brain.
5. VisionProblems
Suddenlossofvisionorblurredvisioninoneeyeorbothis anothersymptomthatmaypointtoabrainhaemorrhage, especiallyifaccompaniedbyotherwarningsigns.
6. Seizures
Ahaemorrhageofthebrainleadstoseizureswith convulsiveorjerkymovements.Inapersonwhohasnever hadaseizure,thisisacallforemergencycare.
7. LossofConsciousnessorFainting
Inseriouscases,avictimofabrainhaemorrhagecango intoacomaorevenafaintconditionthatthedoctoris obligatedtoattendtoimmediately.
Conclusion
Ifyougetoneofthefollowingsymptoms,don’twastetime; dialtheemergencyservicesnumberatonce.Theyare classifiedasemergentbecausetheirtreatmentaimsat preventingthelossoflivesorminimizingadverseeffects onthebrain.
Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.
- Tony Robbins
With the aim of making advanced neurosurgical care accessible to every patient, regardless of their circumstances, I am going ahead. The future of medicine lies in precision, compassion, and innovation.
Neurosurgery,adelicateandcomplexfield,demands
auniqueblendoftechnicalexpertise,meticulous attentiontodetail,andunwaveringcompassion. Neurosurgeonsmustpossessadeepunderstandingofthe humanbrainandnervoussystem,aswellastheabilityto performintricateprocedureswithprecisionandaccuracy. Theymustalsobeempatheticandcompassionate,ableto connectwithpatientsandfamiliesduringchallengingtimes. Bycombiningthesequalitieswithinnovativetechniques andcutting-edgetechnology,neurosurgeonscanachieve remarkableoutcomesandimprovethelivesofcountless patients.
Insuchaleagueofextraordinaryhealthcare-givers,few namesshineasbrightlyas .Known DrArijitChakraborty forhisexceptionalexpertise,innovativeapproach,and unwaveringcommitmenttopatientcare,DrArijithas solidifiedhisreputationasoneof‘The Most Trusted Neurosurgeons to Watch in 2024.’Withovereightyearsof extensiveexperience,hiscontributionstobrainandspine surgeryhavebeenbothtransformativeandinspiring.
BornonMay7,1992,inAgartala,WestTripura,India,Dr Arijit'sjourneyintotheworldofmedicinebeganatthe prestigiousRegionalInstituteofMedicalSciences(RIMS) inImphal,whereheearnedhisMBBSin2016.Hisearly exposuretomedicalcomplexitiessparkedanenduring fascinationwithneurosurgery.“Medicine is more than a profession; it's a calling. Neurosurgery, in particular, is the art of navigating life's most delicate systems,”saysDr Arijit.
Drivenbyhispassion,hepursuedaDrNBinNeurosurgery atManipalHospital,OldAirportRoad,Bengaluru, graduatingin2022.Hisacademicjourneydidn'tstopthere. Hefurtherhonedhisexpertisebycompletingafellowship inMinimallyInvasiveSpineSurgery(MISS)atMS RamaiahMedicalCollegeandHospital,Bangalore, alongsidespecializedtraininginpainandspine
interventions.Theseachievementslaidthegroundworkfor hisillustriouscareer
DrArijit’scareerspansmultiplerenownedinstitutions,each contributingtohisevolutionasaneurosurgeonofexceptional calibre.
ManipalHospitals,Bengaluru(2017-2023):Duringhissix yearsasaNeurosurgeryResidentandRegistrar,hehonedhis skillsincomplexneurosurgicalprocedures,includingbrain bypasssurgery,endoscopicbrainsurgery,andpediatric neurosurgery.
FounderoftheNeurosurgeryDepartment,Siu-Ka-Pha MultispecialityHospital,Assam(2023):Asthelead consultantneurosurgeon,DrArijitnotonlyperformed intricatesurgeriesbutalsoestablishedadvancedneurosurgical services,turningthedepartmentintoacentreofexcellence.
PeopleTreeHospitals,Bengaluru(2024):Here,he contributedsignificantlytocutting-edgeneurosurgical practices,particularlyinspineandpediatricneurosurgery
ManipalHospitals,Kolkata(2024-Present):Asa ConsultantNeurosurgeon,DrArijitcontinuestoleadin deliveringinnovative,patient-centriccare.
Hisleadershiprolesandclinicalaccomplishmentsunderscore hisabilitytomergetechnicalprecisionwithcompassionate care,earninghimthetrustofpatientsandpeersalike.
DrArijit’sprofessionalexpertisespansawiderangeof complexneurosurgicalprocedures.Hisspecialization includesminimallyinvasivespinesurgeries,braintumour resections,pediatricneurosurgery,andvascularproblems. Overtheyears,hehasgainedproficiencyinperforming high-stakessurgeriessuchas:
• AnteriorCervicalDiscectomyandFusion(ACDF).
• EndoscopicBrainSurgery
• BrainBypassSurgery
• DeepBrainStimulation(DBS).
• Cranioplasty
• SpinalFusionandPeripheralNerveSurgeries.
Hismeticulousapproachtoeachprocedurereflectshis commitmenttoexcellence.“Every patient brings a unique challenge,”heshares.“As a surgeon, my role extends beyond the operating table. It’s about giving them hope, precision in treatment, and an empathetic ear.”
DrArijit’scareerhasbeenablendofsurgicalexcellence andleadership.Oneofhisnotableachievementswas foundingtheDepartmentofNeurosurgeryatSiu-Ka-Pha MultispecialityHospitalinAssam,whereheservedasLead ConsultantNeurosurgeon.Underhisleadership,the departmentflourishedintoacentreofexcellence,offering advancedneurosurgicalservicestoapreviously underservedregion.
FollowinghistenureinAssam,DrArijitservedasa ConsultantNeurosurgeonatPeopleTreeHospitalsin Bangalore,wherehespentninemonthsin2024 contributingtogroundbreakingsurgicalsolutions. Currently,heservesatManipalHospitalsinBroadway, Kolkata,continuinghismissiontoprovidestate-of-the-art care.
DrArijit’sspecializationinbrainandspinesurgery encompassesavastarrayofprocedures.Hisfocusareas include:
• ComplexSpineSurgery:Proficientinspinalfusion, minimallyinvasivetechniques,andmanagementof spinaldeformities.
• BrainTumorSurgery:Skilledinbothconventionaland minimallyinvasiveapproachestotreatingtumours.
• EndoscopicBrainSurgery:Expertiseintreating intracranialhematomasandpituitarytumours.
• PediatricNeurosurgery:Addressingcongenital conditionslikeMoyamoyadiseasewithprecisionandcare.
• NeurovascularInterventions:Advancedtechniquessuch asdeepbrainstimulation,endovascularcoiling,andChiari decompression.
DrArijit’scontributionstoMinimallyInvasiveSpineSurgery (MISS)areparticularlynoteworthy,offeringpatientsfaster recoverytimesandreducedpostoperativecomplications.
Beyondhisclinicalexpertise,DrArijitisadedicated researcherandacademician.Hisworks,includingstudieson endoscopicevacuationofhematomasandthetreatmentof cerebrovascularconditions,havebeenwidelyacclaimedin neurosurgicaljournals.Asaresearcherandacademician,Dr Arijithasmadesignificantstridesinadvancingneurosurgical knowledge.Hisresearchfocusesonminimallyinvasive techniques,complexcerebrovascularconditions,and endoscopicapproachestobrainpathologies.These contributions,publishedinleadingmedicaljournals,serveasa valuableresourceforneurosurgeonsworldwide.
“Neurosurgery is an evolving science,”heremarks.“Every research paper, every case study, contributes to better outcomes and shorter recovery times for patients.”
At various national and international forums,DrArijithas presentedoncutting-edgetopicssuchas:
• MinimallyInvasiveTechniquesinNeurosurgery.
• ManagementofRarePediatricNeurologicalDisorders
“Research is the backbone of medical progress. As neurosurgeons, it is our duty to continuously challenge the status quo and explore new frontiers for the betterment of our patients,”saysDrArijit.Thesecontributionsnotonlyenrich thefieldbutalsoinspirethenextgenerationofneurosurgeons.
DrArijit’sprofessionalaffiliationsreflecthiscommitmentto stayingattheforefrontofneurosurgicaladvancements:
• NeurologicalSocietyofIndia(NSI).
• AmericanAssociationofNeurologicalSurgeons (AANS).
• EuropeanAssociationofNeurologicalSocieties (EANS).
• InternationalSocietyforPediatricNeurosurgery (ISPN).
• MinimallyInvasiveSpineSurgeonsAssociationof Bharat(MISSAB).
Participationintheseesteemedorganizationsensureshe remainsupdatedonglobalbestpractices,furtherenhancing hisabilitytodeliverworld-classcare.
AtthecoreofDrArijit’spracticeisacommitmentto personalized,empatheticcare.Hisabilitytocommunicate complexmedicalproceduresinanunderstandableway buildstrustandconfidenceamonghispatients.
“Medicine is not just about treating diseases; it’s about healing people. Each patient is unique, and so should be their treatment,”DrArijitemphasizes.
PatientsoftenpraiseDrArijitforhiscompassionateand patient-focusedapproach.FluentinEnglish,Bengali,and
Hindi,hebridgeslinguisticandculturalgaps,ensuringevery patientfeelsunderstoodandcaredfor.Hisdedicationto patientsafetyandeducationformsthebedrockofhispractice.
Oneofhispatientsrecalls,“Dr Arijit didn’t just treat my condition; he treated me as a person. His clarity, empathy, and expertise turned a terrifying experience into one of trust and healing.”
DrArijit’spersonallifeisatestamenttohiswell-rounded character.MarriedtoPounamiChakraborty,ascientistwithan MTechinBiotechnology,thecouplesharesamutualdedicationtoadvancingscienceandhealthcare.Theirpartnership symbolizesthebalanceofprofessionalexcellenceand personalfulfilment.
AsaleadingneurosurgeoninKolkata,DrArijitisfocusedon integratingtechnologyandinnovationintohispractice.His plansincludeadvancingtheuseofroboticsinneurosurgery andcontributingtoglobalconferencesandworkshops.“The essence of being a surgeon lies in continuous learning. My goal is to integrate technology and human touch to push the boundaries of what’s possible,”heasserts.Fromadopting robotic-assistedsurgeriestoadvocatingforbetteraccessto neurosurgicalcareinunderservedregions,hisvisionisboth ambitiousandimpactful.
“With the aim of making advanced neurosurgical care accessible to every patient, regardless of their circumstances, I am going ahead. The future of medicine lies in precision, compassion, and innovation,”heasserts.
Withastellaracademicfoundation,unmatchedsurgical expertise,andavisionforthefuture,DrArijitcontinuesto inspiretrustandadmirationamongpeersandpatientsalike.
Asoneofthemosttrustedneurosurgeonstowatchin2024,he isnotjustapractitionerofneurosurgerybutabeaconofhope formany
DrArijitChakraborty’sjourney,markedbyrelentless dedicationandinnovation,isatestamenttowhatitmeansto beamodernmedicalprofessional—ahealer,aresearcher,and aleaderineverysense.
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hesitatetocalltheemergencyservicestelephone number.Bradycardiareferstoslowheartratesthat needmedicalattentiontoberectified;headachesare categoriesofpainintheheadthataffectmanypeople globally,andseizuresareinvoluntaryspasmsthatoccurin people’shandsandarms.Whetheritismildorsevere trembling,thefeelingofhavingshakyhandsmayusually beahindrance,awkward,andirritatingatbest.Thereis, thus,anurgentneedtoknowwhatprovokesatremorand howthatailmentmaybemanagedsothatthediseaseis conqueredandthequalityoflifeenhanced.
Involuntaryoscillationsofanylimb,itisarhythmickindof shake.Themostfrequentoccurrenceisthehands.Theycan beofvaryingdegrees:minorormajor,intermediateor major,ormajor.Theysometimesoperatecyclically;they mayalsooperateataconstantrate.Thoseaffectedusually contractsomesortoftremorintheirhands,butsometimes thehead,voice,orevenlegsmaybeaffectedbythis disease.
Therearetwomainkindsoftremors:tremorsaremainlyof twotypestermedasrestingtremorsandactiontremors.As thenamesuggests,restingtremorsarefeltwhenthe musclesofthebodyarerelaxed,forinstance,whenyour handsarerelaxedbythesideofthebody.Thistypeis normallyassociatedwithParkinson’sdisease.Action tremorsoccurinassociationwithvoluntarymovement;for example,whenyoureachforanobjectorwrite.Thelast kindismorecommonlylinkedtoanessentialtremoror multiplesclerosis.
Tremorshaveseveralcauses,andthediagnosisofthecause isessentialbeforechoosingasuitabletreatment.Main causesinclude:
Tremorisaclinicalconditionmostofthetimeinherited,it affectsboththehandsofanindividual.Itworsenswith time.Whileitisnotalife-threateningillness,essential tremorsmightinterferewithsomeessentialactivitiesof dailylivingsuchaseating,writing,orevendrinking.
Parkinson’sdiseaseisaNeuromusculardisorderthat definesitselfbytheinabilitytocontrolmovement, Parkinson’sfirstsignisusuallyresttremors.Resttremors areoftenunilateralatonsetthoughtheinvolvedside evolvesovertimetoinvolvethelimbsonbothsidesofthe
body.Asidefrombalanceissues,Parkinson’sdiseaseis characterisedbyrigidityandbradykinesia,whichmeanstiff musclesandslowmovementsrespectively
3. AnxietyandStress
Thismeansthatconditionssuchasanxietyandstresscan causenon-disabling,intermittenttremors.Ihighlydoubt mostofwhatyou’rereadingonlineorgettingfromnonmedicalsourcessinceitisequallyrifewithmisinformation, suchasonemayshakeduetonervousnessmostprobablyit ishandtremors.Thereisthephysiology“fightorflight” reactionthatbooststherateofadrenalineintocirculationin bodies,aresultofwhichareshakyhands.
4. MedicationsandStimulants
Therearesomemedicinesthatcancausetremorsincluding corticosteroids,lithium,andsomeclassesofantidepressant medications.Consumptionoftoomanyproductscontaining caffeineorotherstimulantswillalsocausetheexperience ofshakyhands.
5. MultipleSclerosis(MS)
MSisanautoimmunediseasethatprimarilyaffectsthe CNS.TremorinMSarisesfromthedisruptednervethat involvesmovement.MStremorsareusuallyaggravatedby movementandthereforetreatmentbecomesadauntingtask.
6. ThyroidDisorders
Whentheglandproduceshighamountsofhormonesitis knownashyperthyroidism.Thesymptomsofthismay includetremors,usuallyofthehands.Itcanalsoexcitethe nervoussystemandincreasethemetabolismratehence causingmorerequests.
Thereareavarietyoftreatmentsdependingontheroot cause,amongthemarethefollowinggeneralstrategiesand treatmentoptions:
1. Medications
currenttreatmentoptionsinclude‘beta-blockers’suchas propranolol,andanti-seizuremedicationPrimidonefor someimprovedessentialtremorsymptoms.InParkinson’s diseasemedicationsthatcanbeusedaredopamineagonists orlevodopagiventoofferenhancedcontrolofmovements
andlessshaking.Whenitcomestoindividualswithtremors duetoanxietyorstresstheirdoctormightprescribe anxiolyticsorantidepressants.
2.Physicalandoccupationalaretreatmentsthatusebodily (physical)activitytoimprovethefunctionsofmovements forpeoplewithdisabilitiesorinjury Themusclescanbe builtupandmovementscoordinatedandwillgetbetter withphysiotherapyexercises.
3. PhysicalandOccupationalTherapy
Musclescanbestrengthened,andcoordinationof movementwillhelpimprovewithphysicaltherapy Occupationaltherapyisgiventothepatienttoinstructways toaccomplishdailytasksdespitethetremor.Weighted utensilsorspecialisedgripsforwritingmaymakesuch activitieseasier.
4.SurgicalInterventions
Inmoresignificantcases,wheremedicationsandtherapies providelittlerelief,surgerymightbeconsidered.Surgery optionsincludedeepbrainstimulationDBS,whichinvolves implantationofelectrodeswithinthebrainthatsend electricalimpulsestoregulateabnormalbrainactivity responsibleforcausingtremors.Mostrecently,noninvasivetherapylikefocusedultrasoundhasbeen introducedtotreatspecificareasofthebrain.
5.LifestyleChanges
Lifestylechangesalsoaidinthecontrolofmildtremors. Avoidingorreducingcaffeine,practisingsomesortof relaxationtechniquessuchasyogaandmeditation,and stressmanagementwilldecreasetremors'severity A healthydietandregularexercisewillhelpsupportthe healthofone'sbrainandnervoussystem.
6.AlternativeTherapies
Somepeoplereportrelieffromtremorsusing complementarytherapiessuchasacupunctureor chiropractictreatment.Suchapproaches,althoughlittle evidenceexistsfortheirefficacy,canhelpreducestressand promotegeneralwell-being.
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