Neurological Disorders in Khammam District with Special Reference to Brain Stroke
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Neurological disorders had special significance in developing countries. The study was conducted at the Mamata medical college and General hospital, Khammam, Telangana state for 3 years. The percentage of commonly occurring neurological disorders are epilepsy (36%), headache (17%), stroke(16%) and peripheral nerve disorders(13.2%). Ischemic stroke is seen 66% of followed by haemorrhagic stroke. Stoke is mainly due to hypertension, cardiac diseases and meningitis. In our study hypertension is the common risk factor followed by alcohol consumption and smoking. About 30% patients had smoking and alcohol consumption habits along with hypertension. Diabetes, heart disease and diabetes are also contributing for stroke in Indian people.
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Jagadeesh Babu. K
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