Dr. Rahul Chakor Neurologist
Special Interest in Neuroimmunology, Epilepsy

Epilepsy is one of the most common disorders of the brain. One of every ten people will have at least one epileptic seizure during a normal lifespan, and a third of these will develop epilepsy. Epilepsy is, not a specific disease, or a single syndrome, but rather a broad category of symptom complexes arising from any number of disordered brain functions that themselves may be secondary to a variety of pathologic processes.

With increasing life expectancy the prevalence of Parkinson disease (PD) has increased. Around 1% of people over the age 60 years have this disease, making it a common neurological disorder in the elderly. PD is one of the most common diseases seen by me in my clinic.

The suffering of a Migraine patient is difficult to understand by those who have never experienced a headache. "It is surprising that man has visited the moon long back and he will conquer other planets and stars as well but there is no cure for migraine headache" exclaimed Osho. The suffering of a Migraine patient is difficult to understand by those who have never experienced a headache. "It is surprising that man has visited the moon long back and he will conquer other planets and stars as well but there is no cure for migraine headache" exclaimed Osho.

Stroke is a leading cause of death world over. It is the third most common cause of death after heart disease and cancer. Stroke is a medical emergency. It results from a sudden decrease in blood supply to the brain cells. This leads to death of brain cells due to poor oxygen supply. There are two forms of stroke: ischemic - blockage of a blood vessel supplying the brain, and hemorrhagic - bleeding into or around the brain. About 88% of strokes are ischemic - usually due to a blocked artery.

Bell palsy is paralysis of the facial muscles due to a viral infection of the seventh nerve. Though not a life threatening condition, it has tremendous impact on the patient. This is largely due to the facial disfigurement it causes.

Tension type headaches are the most common type of headaches in adults. It is estimated that around 40% of population suffers infrequent TTH.

Alzheimer dementia (AD) is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer who noticed changes in the brain tissue of a woman who had died of an unusual mental illness. Her symptoms included memory loss, language problems, and unpredictable behavior.

The term vertigo means different to different people. "Vertigo" is often used in a confusing way by people. The term vertigo is misused by patients and press to convey heaviness in the head, a sense of imbalance while walking without actual falls or it may mean light headedness.

Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the most common parasitic disease of the nervous system. It is the most common cause for seizures in India. Every day I see 2 to 5 patients with NCC or its complications.