Dr. Gururaj M

Conditions Treated by Dr. Gururaj M

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. Gururaj M treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Gururaj M

Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon for further medical investigation.

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

Neurological disorders can cause mixed symptoms, such as difficulties in moving, speaking, learning, swallowing, breathing. According to brain specialists, there are more than 600 neurologic diseases that cause mild to severe symptoms. Having a neurological disease could have a deep impact on the patient’s life. It is very important that a person should seek medical advice from a neurologist.

Operating Hours of Dr. Gururaj M

You can find Doctor Gururaj M in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available during operating hours, you should check with the doctor for his availability and then visit his clinic/hospital.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Gururaj M

Dr Gururaj M is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

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

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Gururaj M 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

• MBBS
• MS

Work Experiences

• Senior Consultant, Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New Delhi