Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH): A Treatable Cause of Gait Problems and Memory Loss
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 24 April, 2026 The brain is a vital organ that is protected by not just the bony skull alone. It floats around in a cavity that contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) which is constantly being produced and drained from the skull.
Spinal Cord Tumors: Early Symptoms and Neurosurgical Treatment Options
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 23 April, 2026 Tumors are masses of cells that can form anywhere in the body, including the spine and surrounding areas. The spinal cord is a tubular structure that runs from the base of your neck to the lower back
Intracranial Hematoma: Types of Brain Bleeding and When Surgery Is Critical
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 22 April, 2026 Intracranial bleeding or bleeding in the skull occurs when you have an injury or suffer from chronic hypertension, which is not under control. An intracranial hematoma is usually caused by a blood vessel that bursts, causing blood
Subdural Hematoma: Brain Bleeding After Head Injury and When Surgery Is Required
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 02 April, 2026 The brain and spinal cord is encased in multiple layers of tissue called the meninges- the dura mater which is the outermost layer, closest to the skull, arachnoid mater which is in between and the very delicate
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Causes, Symptoms, and Neurosurgical Management
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 23 March, 2026 A TBI or traumatic brain injury occurs when you have a bad accident or fall, where the head gets injured severely. Since the brain gets affected, you will deal with neurological symptoms caused due to brain swelling
Acoustic Neuroma: A Non-Cancerous Brain Tumor Affecting Hearing and Balance
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 22 March, 2026 An acoustic neuroma, also called a vestibular schwannoma tumor, is a benign or non-cancerous growth that is normally found on the nerve that travels from the ear to the brain- the eighth cranial nerve which is responsible
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM): Abnormal Brain Blood Vessel Connections and Surgical Treatment
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 21 March, 2026 When a particular region in the body has only arteries and veins connected in a messy way, with no capillaries- resulting in abnormal blood vessel connections, it can impact function, as this is called an arteriovenous malformation
Chiari Malformation: Structural Brain Abnormality and When Surgery Is Needed
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 28 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44376" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Chiari malformation is a congenital brain malformation characterised by a small part of the brain or cerebellum moving into the spinal canal. Depending on the extent of structural changes, symptoms may be present
Focal Seizures: Localised Brain Seizures and How They Differ from Generalised Epilepsy
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 21 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44345" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Focal seizures or partial seizures originate from a single point in the brain and hence its effects are highly localised. The main difference between focal and generalized seizures is the fact that the
Trigeminal Neuralgia: The Facial Pain Disorder Often Called the ‘Suicide Disease’
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 19 February, 2026 The trigeminal nerve is the largest cranial nerve in the skull, with 3 main branches and helps in ensuring that all sensory activities take place without issue- like touch, temperature, feeling pain, chewing etc. When there is
Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes: Early Signs and Modern Treatment Options
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 17 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44321" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Nerve entrapment is a phenomenon where a nerve gets trapped or compressed between two structures in the body. Peripheral nerve entrapment means the peripheral nerves are getting affected- and the nerves get compressed
Hydrocephalus in Adults: When Excess Brain Fluid Causes Pressure and Symptoms
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 16 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44317" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The brain sits in the skull, bathed by cerebrospinal fluid, which circulates through the spinal canal and ventricles or spaces in the brain. CSF is produced at a specific rate every day and
