Neurology

Overview of Specialty

The Department of Neurology at Yashoda Institute of Neurosciences at Yashoda Medicity provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for disorders of the brain, spine, nerves, and muscles. With a team of highly experienced neurologists supported by cutting-edge diagnostic and imaging technologies, we ensure accurate evaluation and personalized care for every patient. Our services span from routine neurological consultations to advanced neurocritical care, making us a trusted center for both common and complex neurological conditions.

When to See a Neurologist

Patients should consult a neurologist if they experience any of the following:

• Weakness of one or more body parts
• Speech, memory, or behavioral problems
• Difficulty in coordination, slowness, or challenges in performing daily tasks
• Abnormal movements such as tremors or jerks
• Chronic pain including headache, backache, craniofacial pain, or limb pains
• Numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation in any part of the body
• Difficulty in controlling urine or bowel movements
• Vertigo, dizziness, or balance-related problems
• Seizures or epilepsy
• Episodes of loss of consciousness
• Disturbances in vision, taste, hearing, or smell

Conditions Treated

Our department provides expert care for a wide range of neurological conditions, including:

• Headache Disorders – Migraine, cluster headache, tension-type headache, trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, trigeminal neuralgia, and chronic craniofacial pain
• Stroke and Intracranial Hemorrhage – Acute and preventive management of stroke and bleeding in the brain
• Loss of Consciousness Disorders – Syncope, transient ischemic attack, and related conditions
• Neuropathies – Peripheral neuropathy, hereditary neuropathies, inflammatory and toxin-induced neuropathies
• Dementia – Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and other chronic memory disorders
• Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders – Comprehensive diagnosis and management of seizure and sleep-related issues
• Movement Disorders – Parkinson’s disease, multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, and complex motor syndromes
• Autoimmune Neurological Disorders – Autoimmune encephalitis, multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders
• Spinal Cord Disorders – Myelitis, spinal infarction, and compressive myelopathies
• Muscle Disorders – Myopathies, muscular dystrophies, and related genetic conditions
• Neuroinfectious Diseases – Meningitis, encephalitis, neurocysticercosis, brain abscesses, and other CNS infections
• Neurological Emergencies – Acute stroke, status epilepticus, acute meningoencephalitis, and encephalopathy
• Other Common Disorders – Speech and swallowing difficulties, dizziness, balance issues, sleep disturbances, bladder control problems, craniofacial pain, and neurodemyelinating disorders

Available Diagnostic and Treatment Facilities

The department is equipped with a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, including:

• Electroencephalogram (EEG) – Brain activity assessment for epilepsy and seizure disorders
• Nerve Conduction Velocity Test (NCV) – Evaluation of nerve function and conduction speed
• Electromyography (EMG) – Assessment of muscle and nerve disorders
• Evoked Potentials (VEP, SSEP, BAER) – Evaluation of visual, sensory, and auditory pathways
• Repetitive Nerve Stimulation Test – Diagnosis of neuromuscular junction disorders such as myasthenia gravis
• Advanced Neuroimaging – CT, MRI, DSA, nuclear medicine imaging
• Vascular Studies – Extracranial and intracranial Doppler
• Interventional Neuro–Radiology – Minimally invasive procedures for vascular and structural brain conditions
• Neuro–pathological Support – For tumor and infection-related diagnoses
• Neurophysiology Lab – Comprehensive testing of nerve, muscle, and brain function
• Neuro–surgical Backup (24/7) – For emergencies requiring immediate surgical intervention

Sub-Specialties

Neurosurgery

Overview

The Department of Neurosurgery at Yashoda Medicity and Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, Kaushambi  is dedicated to the surgical management of complex disorders of the brain, spine, and nerves. Our team combines clinical expertise with advanced technology to deliver safe and effective care. We manage a wide range of conditions, including brain tumours, spinal injuries, aneurysms, vascular malformations, congenital anomalies, and degenerative spine disorders.

With the use of advanced operating microscopes and exoscopes, intraoperative neuro-navigation systems, neurosonography, intraoperative monitoring, and minimally invasive techniques such as brain and spine endoscopy, keyhole approaches, percutaneous interventions, and endovascular procedures, we focus on precision, safety, and faster recovery.

Symptoms

Some neurological symptoms may point to underlying conditions requiring neurosurgical attention. Common warning signs include:

• Dizziness – may be linked to balance disorders, inner ear issues, or neurological causes.
• Chronic headaches – persistent or severe headaches could indicate vascular malformations, tumours, or intracranial pressure changes.
• Neck pain – may stem from cervical disc problems, spondylosis, or nerve compression.
• Back pain – prolonged pain might suggest disc herniation, spinal canal narrowing, or fractures.
• Frequent migraines – when resistant to medical therapy, migraines may warrant neurological assessment.
• Imbalance – loss of coordination could arise from cerebellar dysfunction or spinal cord compression.
• Nausea and vomiting – if persistent, these may indicate raised intracranial pressure.
• Numbness or tingling in arms and legs – often linked to spinal cord or peripheral nerve involvement.
• Seizures – can be caused by tumours, scar tissue, or vascular malformations.
• Leg pain with radiation – often points to nerve compression due to disc prolapse or spinal stenosis.
• Visual disturbances or blindness – may be related to optic nerve compression, pituitary tumours, or raised intracranial pressure.
• Hearing loss or double vision – often associated with tumours affecting the cranial nerves.

When to See a Neurosurgeon?

It is important to seek timely consultation with a neurosurgeon if you notice:

• Persistent or worsening headache
• Chronic neck or back pain not relieved by medication
• Facial pain or trigeminal neuralgia
• Difficulty in walking or frequent imbalance
• Seizures without a known cause
• Impaired movement or progressive weakness
• Noticeable memory loss or altered behaviour
• Numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation
• Severe, unexplained pain
• Weak grip or reduced hand function

Early evaluation can help detect underlying conditions and prevent further complications.

Conditions Treated by Neurosurgeons

Our neurosurgeons treat both emergency and elective conditions, including:

• Aneurysms (ruptured and unruptured) – managed with surgical clipping or endovascular coiling.
• Arteriovenous (AV) malformations and fistulas – treated using microsurgery, embolization, or radiosurgery.
• Cavernomas – surgically removed if symptomatic.
• Carotid artery stenosis – treated with endarterectomy or stenting to prevent stroke.
• Brain and spinal tumours – including gliomas, meningiomas, pituitary tumours, and metastatic disease.
• Head and spine injuries – emergency management of trauma, fractures, and haemorrhages.
• Disc prolapse and spondylolisthesis – managed through minimally invasive spine surgeries.
• Spine cancer and osteoporosis-related fractures
• Congenital anomalies – CV junction anomalies, spina bifida, tethered cord.
• Peripheral nerve conditions – such as carpal tunnel syndrome and nerve injuries.
• Intracranial haemorrhages – including hypertensive bleeds and subarachnoid haemorrhage.
• Functional neurosurgery – for movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and refractory epilepsy.
• Stroke and encephalitis complications
• Trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain syndromes
• Scoliosis and other spinal deformities

Diagnosis

Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of neurosurgical care. At Yashoda Medicity and Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, Kaushambi, we use a combination of clinical evaluation and advanced investigations:

• Neurologic exam – assessment of reflexes, motor strength, sensation, and coordination.
• Imaging – X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans, and ultrasounds for structural evaluation.
• Stereotactic biopsy – minimally invasive technique to sample brain or spinal lesions.
• Electroencephalography (EEG) – to study electrical activity in epilepsy and seizure disorders.
• Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) studies – for peripheral nerve and muscle disorders.
• Catheter angiography – gold standard for evaluating aneurysms, AVMs, and vascular stenosis.
• Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis – for infections, haemorrhage, or autoimmune conditions.
• Swallow study – for patients with suspected nerve or brainstem involvement.
• Thermography – used in select vascular and nerve disorders.
• CT Myelogram – detailed spinal imaging where MRI is not possible.
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET scan) – to assess tumour metabolism and spread.

Interventional Neuro-Radiology

This subspecialty offers minimally invasive procedures for vascular brain and spine conditions.

Conditions treated include:

• Brain aneurysms
• Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
• Stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic)
• Dural fistulas
• Carotid artery stenosis
• Spinal vascular malformations

Procedures offered:

• Mechanical thrombectomy for str oke
• Endovascular coiling for aneurysms
• Carotid artery stenting
• AVM embolization
• Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
• Tumor embolization

Neuro-Physiology Lab

Our Neuro-Physiology Lab supports the evaluation and diagnosis of a wide range of nerve, muscle, and brain conditions.

Tests Conducted

• EEG, Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Electromyography (EMG)
• Evoked potentials, Repetitive nerve stimulation
• Sleep studies

Conditions Diagnosed

• Epilepsy, neuropathies, myopathies
• Multiple sclerosis, movement disorders
• Sleep-related disorders

Technologies Used

• Digital EEG systems and electromyography machines
• Evoked potential analyzers
• Advanced monitoring systems for precise evaluation