By Dr. Abhishek Rathore – NIMHANS Trained Neurologist
🧠 What Are Nerve Diseases?
Nerve diseases refer to conditions that affect the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves (arms, legs, face). These diseases can lead to pain, weakness, numbness, or loss of function in various body parts.
🩺 Common Nerve Diseases Treated:
🔹 Peripheral Neuropathy
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Tingling or burning in hands and feet
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Numbness or reduced sensation
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Caused by diabetes, vitamin B12 deficiency, infections
🔹 Myopathy (Muscle Diseases)
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Muscle weakness (especially in thighs, arms)
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Difficulty climbing stairs, lifting things
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Inflammatory, genetic, or medication-induced
🔹 Nerve Compression Syndromes
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Cervical or Lumbar Radiculopathy (Slip disc)
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Sciatica and shooting leg pain
🔹 Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
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Progressive weakness
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Muscle wasting
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Coordination problems
🔹 Facial Nerve Disorders
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Bell’s Palsy (half face drooping)
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Trigeminal Neuralgia (facial nerve pain)
🧪 Diagnosis Involves:
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Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS/EMG)
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MRI Spine or Brain
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Blood tests (e.g., B12, thyroid, sugar)
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Muscle biopsy (if required)
💊 Treatment Approach:
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Medicines to repair or protect nerves
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Physiotherapy & nerve stimulation therapy
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Vitamin & metabolic correction
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Pain control, inflammation management
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Surgery (in severe compression cases)
🧘 Doctor’s Advice:
“Nerve problems worsen silently. Early diagnosis can prevent permanent disability.”
– Dr. Abhishek Rathore, Kota’s Leading Neurologist
📍 Clinic Locations & Timings:
🏥 Morning
📌 Kota Heart Institute, Talwandi, Kota
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)
🏥 Evening
📌 Sriji Hospital, Mahaveer Nagar, Kota
🕠 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)
📞 For Appointments: +91-95880 98891
🌐 Website: www.drabhishekrathore.in
