Dr. Gomatam Raghavan Vijay Kumar

Conditions Treated by Dr. Gomatam Raghavan Vijay Kumar

Neurosurgeons are trained to treat people suffering aneurysms, blocked arteries, trauma to the brain and spine, birth defects, chronic low-back pain, brain and spinal cord cancer, and peripheral nerve problems. Neurosurgeons also do surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal surgery, and brain tumor removal surgery. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Gomatam Raghavan Vijay Kumar treats:

• Disc Bulge
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Slip Disc
• Brain Infection
• Meningioma
• Mixed Gliomas
• Aneurysm
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Tourette's Syndrome
• Herniated Disc
• Csf Obstruction
• Disc Herniation
• Disc Dessication
• Parkinson's Disease
• Glioma
• Scoliosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Huntington's Disease
• Traumatic Head Injury
• Paget'S Disease
• Astrocytoma
• Vertebral Hemangioma
• Fractured Vertebra
• Spinal Arthritis
• High Intracranial Pressure
• Disc Pain
• Arteriovenous Malformation
• Congenital Spine Disorders
• Cerebral Edema
• Ependymomas
• Vertebral Osteoporosis
• Brain Tumor
• Disc Disease
• Dementia
• Hydrocephalus
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Chronic Depression
• Spinal Tumor
• Spinal Stenosis
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Brain Abscess
• Vertebral Compression Fractures
• Dystonia
• Tremors
• Brain Cancers
• Stroke
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Disc Degeneration
• Achondroplasia
• Vertebral Tumors
• Pinched Nerve
• Epilepsy
• Meningiomas
• Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Gomatam Raghavan Vijay Kumar

Neurological conditions produce different symptoms ranging from mild to severe. You should never ignore any such symptoms because these may lead to severe results if left unaddressed. Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below.

• Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
• “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet
• Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
• Rapidly increasing head circumference
• Prominent scalp veins
• Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
• Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
• Seizures
• Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
• Nausea or vomiting
• restricting range of motion
• Sleep problems
• Stiffness in the low back area
• Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
• Drowsiness
• Memory problems
• Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
• Unusually large head size
• Fatigue
• Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot

The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions that can adversely affect the nervous system. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions. Symptoms can include all forms of pain.

Operating Hours of Dr. Gomatam Raghavan Vijay Kumar

Doctor Gomatam Raghavan Vijay Kumar is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. You should confirm the doctor’s availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Gomatam Raghavan Vijay Kumar

The popular procedures that Dr. Gomatam Raghavan Vijay Kumar performs are listed below:

• Microdiscectomy
• Spinal Fusion
• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
• Laminectomy

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Gomatam Raghavan Vijay Kumar has specialized in the surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The doctor works with a team of highly experienced physicians and can handle even the most complex with quite an ease. The neurosurgeon follows all medical protocols to ensure patient safety.

Qualification

• MS
• MBBS

Work Experiences

• Currently working at Fortis Hospital
• Kolkata.