Dr. Umesh Srikantha

Conditions Treated by Dr. Umesh Srikantha

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. Umesh Srikantha treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Umesh Srikantha

In case your body shows any of the below-given symptoms, go and see a neurosurgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions. Some conditions may be mild while others may require immediate attention. Proper diagnosis on time can prevent serious conditions.

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

Neurologic symptoms are generally caused by a disorder that affects the nervous system and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions. Symptoms can be all forms of pain and can involve muscle function, the special senses, sleep, awareness, and mental function.

Operating Hours of Dr. Umesh Srikantha

Doctor Umesh Srikantha is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. 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. Umesh Srikantha

Dr Umesh Srikantha is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

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

Dr. Umesh Srikantha specializes in the surgical treatment of neurological disorders and has operated on a large number of diseases. The neurosurgeon has developed an excellent team of physicians to handle even the most complex cases with minimal invasion and the highest safety. The team includes neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists who are regional experts in the surgical treatment of neurological diseases.

Qualification

• MBBS
• MCh
• MS

Work Experiences

• junior resident in the department of Neurosurgery, NIMHANS, Bangalore, Karnataka
• senior resident at NIMHANS, Bangalore.
• Assistant Professor in the department of Neurosurgery at M S Ramaiah Medical Teaching Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka.