Dr. Shailesh Jain

  The most complex organ of human body is its brain. Our brain needs constant supply of oxygen and blood to function properly. But once, there is a disruption in the supply of blood to the brain cells, it leads to lack of oxygen and glucose in the brain that causes brain death within a couple of minutes. Brain stroke which is also known as stroke or cerebrovascular accident is a medical condition in which blood supply to a portion of the brain ceases or decreases and due to the severe interruption in the blood supply the brain cells starts dying quickly because of the lack of oxygen and vital nutrients creating a medical emergency. The inability of neurons to regenerate causes permanent damage or irreversible consequences. It (stroke) can also be said as blood vessel disorder in the brain. A brain stroke can happen suddenly or without warning. There are 1 million people in India who have brain stroke every year. The brain stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the USA. T...

  Depression is a common and serious disease that negatively affects your way of feeling, your way of thinking and your way of functioning. Depression is also called clinical depression and depressive disorder. The effects of depression can go beyond a person's feelings and mental health. Depression affects how you feel and also can cause changes in your body. Major depression is considered a serious medical condition that can have a dramatic effect on your life. According to Dr. Shailesh Jain , Depression increases your risk of many diseases and other conditions, for example, increased levels of stress hormones such as cortisol or adrenaline. The symptoms of depression include  Unintentional weight loss or gain  Interested in activities or once enjoyed Slow movement and speech Loss of sexual desire A sad mood Change in appetite Sleeping too much or too little Agitation, discomfort, and up and down pacing How depression affects the body? Weight gain or loss Depression is ...

      Many people face different types of headaches every day. Sometimes painkillers do not help and your headache worsens. Due to this headache you feel sick, nauseous and feel light or noisy and painful. Headaches can be more complicated than most people realize. Different types of headaches can have their own set of symptoms, have unique causes, and require different treatments. Types of Headache According to Dr. Shailesh Jain AIIMS Neurosurgeon , There are over 150 types of headaches, but the most common types include: Common Type of Headaches: 1) Tension Headache Tension headaches cause mild, moderate, or intense pain behind your eyes and in your head and neck. This tension headache feels like a tight band around their forehead.  These tension headaches occur one or two times per month on average. Tension headache caused by muscle contractions (Types of contractions: Foods, Activities, Stressors) in the head and neck regions, Cold Temperature and staring at a co...

      In the past few months, mental health has been given the attention it deserves. Especially in India, where depression and other mental health diseases are just as rampant as physical diseases. But what’s more catchy is that due to mental health awareness, people are only getting aware of the reality of mental health diseases: that depression exists. Even after an extensive campaign and people finally realizing that medical help is essential in cases of neurological disorders, many people are still not properly aware of what depression is and how it affects a patient. Depression is a fairly common but undiagnosed disease that occurs due to chemical and hormonal imbalance in the human body. There are many triggers for such imbalances, and that is why depression can occur in anyone.  So in this week’s Dr. Shailesh Jain AIIMS Neurosurgeon (former) neurology blog , we are going to learn about some signs of depression, and how to treat depression the clinically ...

      Fits are scary enough as it is. They can occur anywhere at any time and leave the patient in a terrible state, for there is not much he/she can do to stop it. Though fits can’t be predicted, some simple practices can help out a person who suffers from them. It is important to be well aware of these practices if you live with someone who suffers from frequent fits as they may be the difference between life and death.  Before we go on further, it is important to learn more about seizures, fits, and other neural problems that occur in a patient. Check out more blogs by Dr.Shailesh Jain  here  and read up on essential practices to curb neurological problems. Remain Calm It is tough to see someone experience a fit and not act panicky, but that’s what you have to do. Remain calm and follow the procedures that you have learned. Act With Ease If a person is having a violent seizure, gently lay them down on a bed or a couch or even the floor if nothing is avai...