Dr. Praveen K S

Conditions Treated by Dr. Praveen K S

A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis as well as surgical treatment of conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as congenital anomalies, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, or degenerative diseases of the spine. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Praveen K S treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Praveen K S

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.

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

When the brain is damaged, it affects different things, including memory, sensation, and even an individual’s personality. Brain disorders are caused by illness, genetics, and traumatic injury. These disorders can produce different symptoms.

Operating Hours of Dr. Praveen K S

If you wish to see Dr Praveen K S in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Sometimes, the doctor may not be available on the working days, so it is always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s availability before you visit him.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Praveen K S

Dr Praveen K S is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

• Brain Tumour Treatment
• Microdiscectomy
• Kyphoplasty
• Craniotomy
• Laminectomy
• Spinal Fusion
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Praveen K S 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.