Amit Patanvadiya - neurologist

03/10/2026

Next Jodhpur NeuroOPD
Date 📆- 9 October 2026, Friday
Location- Sonideva hospital, 27 pal road, Jodhpur , Rajshthan
For appointment-9213634742

02/10/2026

A stroke changes life in a second. But recovery? It happens step by step, milestone by milestone. 🧠✨

One of the biggest questions after a stroke is: “What does the road ahead look like?”

Stroke rehabilitation isn't a race—it’s a structured journey of rewiring neural pathways(neuro plasticity), rebuilding strength, and reclaiming confidence. Here is the usual 4-phase recovery roadmap:

🛌 Phase 1: The Safety Net (0–2 Weeks)
Medical stabilization, early mobilization, and setting the rehabilitation roadmap.

🚶‍♂️ Phase 2: The Breakthrough Window (2 Weeks – 3 Months)
The prime window for neuroplasticity—rebuilding walking, balance, daily life tasks, and speech.

🧩 Phase 3: Gaining Momentum (3–6 Months)
Refining fine-motor skills, addressing emotional well-being, and transitioning back into social routines.

🏡 Phase 4: Lifelong Independence (6 Months & Beyond)
Sustaining hard-earned gains, returning to hobbies or work, adopting healthy habits, and preventing recurrence.

Every small movement is a massive victory, and no one should have to walk this path alone. 💛
(Recovery time is not same for all, it may vary patient to patient)

📍 ANSA Clinic (Advance Neuroscience Associates)
Block M, Mondeal Business Park, Near Gurudwara, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad

📞 Consultations: 079 4019 1930 - 31

01/10/2026

30/09/2026

🧠 Hemorrhagic Stroke vs Ischemic Stroke

Stroke is a medical emergency. It occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures.

🔴 Hemorrhagic Stroke
Occurs when a blood vessel ruptures and causes bleeding in or around the brain.
Common causes include uncontrolled hypertension, aneurysm, vascular malformations, head injury and blood thinners.
Treatment focuses on controlling bleeding, reducing brain pressure and, in selected cases, surgery.

🔵 Ischemic Stroke
Occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel supplying the brain. Causes include atherosclerosis, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and atrial fibrillation.
Early treatment may include thrombolysis or mechanical thrombectomy, depending on the patient’s clinical and imaging criteria.

🚨 Recognize the warning signs

* Sudden facial drooping
* Sudden weakness or numbness of an arm/leg
* Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding
* Sudden vision problems
* Sudden severe headache

⏱️ Every minute matters. If stroke is suspected, seek emergency medical attention immediately.

📍 ANSA Clinic, Thaltej, Ahmedabad
📞 079 4019 1930–31

27/09/2026

🧠 Understanding the Stages of Dementia

Dementia is a progressive condition, and its symptoms can vary from person to person. Recognizing the changes early can help families seek appropriate evaluation, treatment and support.

🔹 Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) – subtle changes in memory, attention or word-finding, while independence is generally preserved.

🔹 Early-stage dementia – increasing forgetfulness, confusion, difficulty with planning and needing some assistance with daily activities.

🔹 Middle-stage dementia – more significant memory and orientation problems, difficulty recognizing familiar people and increasing dependence on others.

🔹 Late-stage dementia – severe communication and cognitive difficulties, complete dependence for daily care and increased risk of complications.

❤️ Early recognition matters. Timely assessment can help identify potentially treatable causes, plan appropriate care and support patients and caregivers while maintaining dignity and quality of life.

📍 ANSA Clinic, Thaltej, Ahmedabad
📞 079 4019 1930–31

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23/09/2026

🧠 Dopamine: The Brain’s Movement Messenger

Ever wondered how your brain tells your body to move smoothly?

Dopamine plays a crucial role in the brain’s movement circuits—helping us start movements, coordinate actions, maintain balance and learn motor skills.

🔹 Initiates movement
🔹 Keeps movements smooth & coordinated
🔹 Supports posture & balance
🔹 Helps with motor learning

When dopamine levels fall, as in Parkinson’s disease, movements can become slow, stiff and less coordinated.

✨ Healthy dopamine activity → Better movement → Better quality of life

📍 ANSA Clinic,
Block-M, Mondeal business park, Near Gurudwara, S.G. highway Thaltej, Ahmedabad

📞 079 4019 1930–31

21/09/2026

🧠 World Alzheimer’s Day | 21 September

Memories still matter. ❤️

On World Alzheimer’s Day, let’s raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Early recognition can help patients and families understand the condition, plan care, and access appropriate support. Every journey is different — but compassion, dignity and support always matter.

Greater awareness. Stronger support. Better care. Brighter futures.

Let’s stand together with those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.

📍 ANSA Clinic
Block M, Mondeal Business Park, Near Gurudwara, SG Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad
📞 079 4019 1930–31

15/09/2026

🧠 Brain Games vs. Brain Cognitive Training

Not every activity that challenges your brain is the same.

🎮 Brain games like Sudoku, puzzles, trivia and card games can be enjoyable ways to stay mentally active. They may help with skills such as attention and short-term memory.

🧠 Cognitive training is different. It involves structured, targeted exercises designed to work on specific cognitive abilities such as:

* Attention & concentration
* Memory
* Executive functions
* Processing speed
* Problem-solving

The key difference is purpose, structure and measurable progress.

👉 Brain games can be great for entertainment and mental stimulation.
👉 Cognitive training aims for specific cognitive improvement, often with professional guidance.

A stronger brain is built not just by playing more—but by training smarter.

📍 ANSA Clinic, Block M, Mondeal Business Park, Near Gurudwara, SG Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad
📞 079-40191930-31

11/09/2026