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Seizures And Epilepsy In Children

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There exists a great deal of misunderstanding and confusion about Seizures. They are nothing but uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain which may produce physical convulsions, thought disturbances or a combination of symptoms. Hospitals in Gurgaon with advanced pediatric units like Artemis Hospitals are equipped enough to deal with all these and more. There are different types of seizures . Some last for a few seconds, while others may last for a few minutes. The type of seizure a person has depends on where in the brain the seizure starts, and which part of the brain is involved.  The symptoms include: Convulsions Loss of consciousness A sudden feeling of fear or panic Uncontrolled shaking of an arm or leg Flexing, stiffening, jerking, or twitching of the upper body   Seizures can be caused by head injuries, brain tumours, and genetic issues amongst others. When they occur repeatedly over time without any acute illness, bra...

Is Parkinson’s Disease Genetic? How To Successfully Treat It?

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Top neurologist doctors in Delhi define Parkinson disease as a progressive disorder which affects the nervous system. It has an effect on the areas of  brain, especially those parts that controls balance and movement. Many a times, the first symptom of Parkinson disease is trembling or shaking (tremor) of a limb, especially when the body is at rest. Mostly, the tremor begins on one side of the body. Subsequent tremors can also affect the arms, legs, feet, and face. Other characteristic symptoms of Parkinson disease include stiffness or rigidity of the limbs and torso and slow movement (bradykinesia) or an inability to move (akinesia). In many cases recorded by Artemis, considered to be one of the best neurology hospital in India, impaired balance and coordination (postural instability) in the limbs have been recorded. These symptoms deteriorate over time. Parkinson disease may also affect emotions and cognitive abilities. However these are usually not seen in the early ...