Dr. Kanchana S Pillai is a Neurologist and Movement Disorders Specialist practising in Mumbai having over 10+ years of experience in her specialty. She has obtained her training from premier institutes in the country and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
She has passed MBBS from KEM Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College(GSMC), Parel, Mumbai and MD (General Medicine) from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital (LTMGH) and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC), Sion, Mumbai.
After completion of MD she has passed DM (Neurology) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS DELHI), the centre of excellence in the medical sciences in India.
She has also completed the Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Movement Disorders from Aster Medcity Hospital, Kochi under the guidance of Dr. Asha Kishore, former Senior Professor in Neurology, Head of the Comprehensive Care Centre for Movement Disorders, Director of the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum and currently President Movement Disorders Society of India.
Headache treatment includes rest, hydration, pain relievers, stress management, avoiding triggers, and addressing underlying medical conditions.
Neck pain treatment includes rest, physiotherapy, heat/cold therapy, posture correction, pain relief medications, and managing underlying causes or injuries.
Back pain treatment includes pain relief through medications, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, ergonomic adjustments, and, if needed, advanced interventions.
Stroke treatment involves restoring blood flow for ischemic strokes, stopping bleeding for hemorrhagic strokes, and providing supportive care and rehabilitation.
Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part or all of the body, often due to nerve or brain damage.
A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, causing changes in behavior, sensations, movements, or consciousness.
Nerve and muscle diseases involve dysfunction in nerves or muscles, causing weakness, pain, or coordination issues, affecting movement and sensation.
Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is a progressive neurological condition causing muscle weakness, wasting, and paralysis due to motor neuron degeneration.
A brain infection involves inflammation caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, potentially leading to severe neurological damage or death.
Parkinson's disease treatment includes medications, physical therapy, deep brain stimulation, and lifestyle changes to manage symptoms.
Tics treatment includes behavioral therapy, medications (like dopamine blockers), and lifestyle modifications to reduce triggers and manage symptoms.
Tremor treatment includes medications (e.g., beta-blockers, anticonvulsants), physical therapy, deep brain stimulation, and lifestyle modifications to manage symptoms.
Chorea treatment includes antipsychotics, dopamine blockers, anticonvulsants, and physical therapy, depending on the underlying cause and symptoms.
Dystonia treatment includes medications (e.g., botulinum toxin, anticholinergics), physical therapy, deep brain stimulation, and sometimes surgical interventions.
Huntington's Disease treatment focuses on managing symptoms, improving quality of life, and providing supportive care and therapies.
Myoclonus treatment focuses on addressing the underlying cause, using medications like anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants, or specific therapy options.
Botox injections temporarily relax muscles, reducing wrinkles, treating muscle spasms, and conditions like migraines and excessive sweating.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) involves implanting electrodes in the brain to regulate abnormal brain activity, treating neurological disorders.
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