‘Patients can survive if they reach the hospital immediately after a stroke’ When it comes to stroke, many people think that it causes death. ‘The chances of survival are zero, even if they survive, there is a possibility of paralysis.’ ‘Even if that person survives after treatment, they will not be active.’ Senior neurologist, neurosurgeon and spine specialist Prof. Dr. Rajiv Jha says that this thinking is not entirely true. According to him, if you reach the hospital at the right time and get treatment, the chances of survival are high. What is a stroke, how does it happen? A stroke is a stroke that occurs due to some reason. It is of two types, one is when a brain artery dries up and the other is when a nerve in the brain ruptures and bleeds, causing a stroke. This is a complex problem in itself. But if treatment is provided on time, the patient can be saved. Because when we examine the cases of stroke in our country, it is seen that most of the deaths occur before reaching the...
Who gets facial paralysis? What is the treatment? Facial paralysis is a condition in which the facial muscles become weak and stop working, and it is mainly caused by a problem with the nerves. About 5,000 people are affected by facial paralysis every year, and 1 in 70 people experience this disease. Treatment includes steroids, antiviral drugs, eye care, and exercise, and usually recovery is possible within 2 months. Facial paralysis is a condition in which the muscles of the face become weak and stop working. This problem is caused by a sudden problem with the nerves, which can completely change the appearance of one side of the face. Usually, this disease affects only one side of the face, but in rare cases, both sides can be affected. The incidence of this disease in Nepal has been increasing recently. According to statistics, about 5,000 people are affected by this problem every year, and 1 in 70 people experience this disease in their lifetime. Some studies have shown a diff...