Spina Bifida Journey: From Antenatal Diagnosis to Postnatal Repair
Learning that an unborn baby has a spinal condition is one of the most difficult moments a parent can face during pregnancy. What begins as routine prenatal care can suddenly…
Understanding Your Baby’s Milestones: How Brain & Spine Health Plays a Crucial Role – Dr Vishakha
Baby milestones — like holding the head up, sitting, crawling, and talking depend heavily on healthy brain and spinal cord development. The nervous system acts like the body's wiring, sending…
Seizures in children: what to do in the first 5 minutes
Seeing a child have a seizure is frightening, but the right response is simple. Good seizure first aid for children means helping the child down to the floor, turning them…
Is your baby’s soft spot normal? Here’s how to tell – Dr Vishakha explains
It's 2 a.m., and you're cradling your newborn, your fingertips brushing that little dip on top of their head. It feels soft, almost as if it's pulsating, and your heart…
Why are 12-year-olds walking into clinics with back pain?
Most kids this age complain of a sore back for ordinary reasons: a bag stuffed with textbooks, too many hours curled over a phone, or a growth spurt that stretched…
Brain or spine issues spotted on your anomaly scan? Please take a moment to read this
You head into a routine scan, naturally hoping for nothing more than reassurance. When the sonographer lingers a little too long, the silence in the room can feel deafening, and…
Not every headache in a child is just a headache – Dr Vishakha
Most headaches in children are harmless and typically caused by dehydration, poor sleep, or prolonged screen time. However, certain patterns deserve attention: headaches that wake a child at night, worsen…
Life After Neurosurgery: Rehabilitation, School Return & Quality of Life for Young Patients | Dr Vishakha Neurosurgeon
Life after neurosurgery in children depends on the type of surgery, the underlying condition, and how the child’s body and brain recover. While the journey may take time, most children…
Spine health from childhood onwards – Preventing problems before they occur
Spine health is important from childhood because the spine plays a central role in growth, movement, and overall body function. Taking care of it early helps ensure proper posture, balance,…
Adult Brain & Spine Issues That Start in Childhood: Why Early Intervention Matters | Dr Vishakha NeuroSurgeon
Brain and spine issues that start in childhood are conditions that affect the central nervous system (CNS) — which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These problems can be…