Dr. Kodeeswaran - Neurosurgeon

02/11/2021

07/06/2021

What is Brain Tumour?

Before understading what is brain tumour, first we will learn about tumour. A tumour is basically an abnormal lump or growth of cells.

In the body, there are mainly two main types of tumours namely

• Benign

• Malignant

If the cells in the tumour are normal, it is benign (it means something wrong happened and the cells overgrew and produced a lump). If the cells are abnormal and start growing uncontrollably, then they are cancerous cells, and the tumour is malignant. A brain tumour occurs when abnormal cells produce within any part of the brain. The tumour can be Benign (non-cancerous) and Malignant (cancerous).

Causes of Brain Cancer:

Any specific cause of brain tumour is not known yet. Many doctors believe exposure to radiations (like x-rays) for a long time can cause brain tumour. Some also believe that gadgets like mobile phones are causing various types of cancers including brain tumour, however, the fact is not proven yet. Many types of research into this field are still going on.

Symptoms of Brain Tumour

According to the data provided by National Health Portal (by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India), depending upon the location of the tumour on the part of the brain the symptoms may vary, some of the common symptoms are problems with vision, headaches, seizures, vomiting. Mental changes may be also observed. Sometimes the person may also feel difficulty in walking, speaking and sensation.

10/01/2020

Overview Cervical Laminoplasty is a surgical technique that removes pressure from the spinal cord in the neck. Pressure on the spinal cord can be due to various conditions like:   Degenerative changes Arthritis Bone spurs Disc Herniations Tumors Fractures OPLL i.e. Ossification of Posterior Longitu...

13/11/2019

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

13/11/2019

About World Diabetes Day

The day was first introduced in 1991 to raise awareness about diabetes: its causes, its prevention and the devastating effects it has on human lives and healthcare systems worldwide.



World Diabetes Day is 14 November – the birthday of Frederick Banting, whose work with Charles Best led to the discovery of insulin in 1921.

The blue circle is the international symbol for diabetes. The blue circle was created in 2006 to support a campaign for a United Nations Resolution of Diabetes as a response to the growing global diabetes pandemic. The circle symbolizes positivity, unity and strength and the blue reflects the colour of the sky and the flag of the United Nations.

24/10/2019

World Stroke Day is next Tuesday, October 29.

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds, or when there’s a blockage in the blood supply to the brain. The rupture or blockage prevents blood and oxygen from reaching the brain’s tissues.

22/10/2019

Stroke is the Second cause of death in the world and October 29 is World Stroke Day!