The name brain tumour itself sounds so scary. Imagine how hard it is to digest the fact that a person is actually diagnosed with the same. It is tough to handle the situation, but in the current era, many treatments are available with successful outcomes, which help in saving the lives of patients.  

Diagnosis 

A brain tumour is diagnosed through the advanced techniques of  MRIs or CT scans, which help in showing the images of the brain structure. The scans or MRIs help in determining the location, size and nature of the brain tumour. Also, they aid in knowing the effect of a brain tumour on the functioning of the brain. A more definite diagnosis is done through biopsy and even pathological analysis of the tissue. 

Treatment 

Treatment can be tailored to the needs of the patient’s condition. Various kinds of surgical operations are available to treat brain tumours viz: 

• Endoscopic surgery helps in avoiding larger cuts by removing the brain tumour through the nose if the condition allows. 
• Microsurgery is the precise surgery performed to cause minimal damage to the surrounding brain tissue. Advanced microscopes are used to perform these surgeries. 
• Awake brain surgery refers to the critical kind of surgery which is performed while the person is awake and is in his complete senses, so as to avoid any destruction to the brain function. 
• Minimal access brain surgery refers to the surgery with minimal surgical risks. The tumour is removed by making small openings to access the location of the tumour. 
• In Chemotherapy, drugs are given to kill cancer cells through the veins, orally or even surgically placed into the brain. 

The treatment for brain tumours is safe and reliable due to the advancement in technology. Medications like steroids and anticonvulsants can be used to treat swelling in the brain and to prevent seizures. 

The process of recovery

Support and care from family and doctors can contribute to the faster recovery of the patient. Patients can expect a quick recovery due to the advancement in technology. Some patients get discharged in just a few days, whereas severely complicated cases take a week or more for the patient to get stable before being discharged. To ensure a smooth recovery, postoperative therapies are provided. Postoperative therapies are designed to achieve effective results. These therapies include CyberKnife, GammaKnife, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Even after getting discharged from the hospital too early, patients require months to recover properly. The recovery process at home includes management of various symptoms, such as fatigue or headache. Some people need rehabilitation therapies, which can be occupational, physical, speech therapy or medical follow-ups for monitoring the progress in the condition. 

Conclusion 

At Jhawar Neuro Hospital, we specialise in various treatments for neurological disorders. Dr Jhawar, being the best neurologist in Ludhiana, holds an experience of more than 15 years in the field of neurosurgery and neurointervention. We provide cost-effective treatment with increased patient satisfaction. The expert knowledge and care provided by the hospital are commendable. We have suitable and satisfactory equipment for the surgical treatments. A full spectrum of neuro-medical services is provided to support the patients.