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Managing Multiple Sclerosis: Expertise of Brain and Spine Surgeon in Jaipur" Th

This title highlights the comprehensive approach to treating Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by utilizing the expertise of brain and spine surgeons in Jaipur. In this article, we explore how these specialized surgeons play a crucial role in managing MS, a complex neurological condition affecting both the brain and the spine. We delve into the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care provided by these professionals to individuals living with MS in Jaipur and the surrounding areas.

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Managing Multiple Sclerosis: Expertise of Brain and Spine Surgeon in Jaipur" Th

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  1. Multiple Sclerosis

  2. Introduction • Chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative disease of CNS • Immune-mediated • Body attacks myelin→demyelination forms scar tissue (sclerosis) Image 1. Image 2.

  3. Epidemiology • >400,000 in US • >2.5 million in the world • ~3:1 Female:Male • Age at diagnosis: 20-50 • Most commonly mid-20’s to early 30’s • Can occur in children and older adults; Occurs in most ethnic groups • More common in Caucasians • African-Americans more severe relapses, more aggressive disease course • Hispanic Americans diagnosed at younger age

  4. Epidemiology • Unknown cause • Environmental: • Geographic: Further from equator • Vitamin D • Smoking • Genetics • First degree relative: 2.5-5% increase in risk • Identical Twin: 25% increase in risk • Infectious agents • Epstein-Barr virus Image 3.

  5. Symptoms of MS Image 4.

  6. Exacerbations • Also known as a relapse, flare-up, attack • Can last days to weeks or months • Must last longer than 24 hours • Shorter than 24 hours=Uhthoff’s Phenomenon • Separated by >30 days from previous relapse Image 5.

  7. Self-Efficacy • Treatment plan challenging, yet attainable • Celebrate successes! • Joined new gym • Encouraged in order to maintain progress made in PT • Personal trainer unaware of the benefits of interval training • Educating patient to educate herself • Teach back method • Identification of community resources Image 38.

  8. Dr. Himanshu Gupta MBBS, MS General Surgery (Brain & Spine)DNB-NEUROSURGERY (Medanta-Gurgaon)Member of NSI(Neurosurgeon Institute) Microscopic and Endoscopic Brain and Spine Neurosurgeon Dr. Himanshu Gupta is a very renowned and trustedneurosurgeon in Jaipur, who has 11+ experience in the field of brain and spine surgeries. He has successfully done 500+ brain and spine surgeries with proper care. learn More about brain tumor surgeon in jaipur

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