Dr. Prashant Makhija

Conditions treated by Dr. Prashant Makhija

Neurologists are doctors who are trained in diagnosing and treating conditions of the brain and nervous system. Since neurology deals with the brain and nervous system, there are several conditions that neurologists could diagnose and treat. Many of these neurologists study a certain subset of neurology once they finish their training. Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Prashant Makhija treats are:

• Erb's Palsy
• Brain Cancer
• Epilepsy
• Brachial Plexus Avulsion
• Brachial Plexus Rupture
• Neurosyphilis
• Myelitis
• Meningitis
• Reye Syndrome
• Encephalitis
• Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith
• Brain Stroke

The neurologist uses a holistic approach for the treatment of the diseases and goes through the medical history of patients to know the cause of the illness. The neurological conditions are either infections (caused by fungus, virus, bacteria) or cancer. The risk of getting infected with these diseases increases with age.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Prashant Makhija

A primary care physician usually refers a patient to a neurologist in case they experience any of the following symptoms:

• Memory Loss
• Rigid muscles
• Ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
• Temporary vision loss
• Changes in smell or taste
• Slowed movement (bradykinesia)
• Fatigue
• Problems with sexual, bowel and bladder function
• Loss of automatic movements
• Impaired posture and balance
• Dizziness
• Speech changes (Slurred speech)
• Writing changes
• Tremor (shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your hand or fingers)
• Tingling or pain in parts of your body

Besides the above symptoms, if a person experiences issues with their senses like touch, smell, and touch, they should consult a Neurologist, as disorders of the nervous system can also cause sensory dysfunction.

Operating Hours of Dr. Prashant Makhija

If you wish to seek consultation from doctor Prashant Makhija, you can visit him between 10 am and 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Always call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Prashant Makhija

Dr Prashant Makhija performs a number of popular procedures listed below::

• Brachial Plexus Injuries/Stereotactic Procedures

The doctor completely evaluates the condition of the patient before performing any procedure. The neurologist has reported a high success rate in performing various procedures with high precision and accuracy. The doctor also holds a rich experience in handling complex cases with ease. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient recovers quickly.

Qualification

• MD
• MBBS

Past Experiences

• Senior Resident in Dept. Of Neurology - Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences (IHBAS),Delhi
• Senior Resident in Dept. Of Neurology - Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital & University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi
• Senior Resident in Dept. Of Medicine - Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi
• Consultant Neurologist - Seven Hills Hospial, Mumbai