Dr Venkata Harin

Gait disorders refer to any abnormality in the way a person walks. These abnormalities can range from subtle changes in stride length to significant difficulties with balance and coordination. Common Types of Gait Disorders: Spastic Gait: Stiff, shuffling walk with legs crossing or dragging. Often seen in conditions like cerebral palsy or stroke. Ataxic Gait: Uncoordinated, unsteady walk with a wide base of support. Common in conditions like cerebellar disorders or vitamin B12 deficiency. Parkinsonian Gait: Slow, shuffling walk with reduced arm swing and difficulty initiating movement. Characteristic of Parkinson's disease. Sensory Ataxia: Unsteady gait due to loss of sensation in the feet, making it difficult to gauge position and balance. Antalgic Gait: Limping gait caused by pain, often due to conditions like arthritis or nerve compression. Causes of Gait Disorders: Neurological Conditions: Stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, brain tumo...

  International Epilepsy Day is on the second Monday of every February, which reduces the stigma associated with the condition, enhances the quality of life in people living with epilepsy, and raises awareness on the subject of epilepsy. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurologic disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. A seizure is an abnormal, excessive discharge of electrical activity in the brain. Important Facts about Epilepsy: Epilepsy is seen across all ages, racial groups, and ethnic origin. It is one of the most common neurological disorders affecting nearly 50 million people across the globe. Of these, there are dozens of distinct types of seizures, with different characteristics. Epilepsy can be treated through the adoption of certain medications, lifestyle management, and in some cases, surgery. Breaking Away the Stigma One of the main objectives of International Epilepsy Day is to break the stigma that surrounds epilepsy. Myths and misconceptions about epilepsy le...