You should consult a neurosurgeon or spine surgeon if you experience any of the following:
- Persistent headaches
- Recurrent seizures
- Chronic neck or back pain
- Numbness or weakness in the limbs
- Difficulty walking or balance problems
- Speech changes
- Symptoms suggestive of a brain or spinal disorder
Early evaluation by Dr Goutham Cugati can help identify the underlying cause and determine the most appropriate treatment plan, whether surgical or non-surgical.
Written by Dr Goutham Cugati, MBBS, DNB (Neurosurgery), PGDCR, PGDMLS, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon, Director, Department of Neurosciences, DRM Multispeciality Hospital, Mysuru, Karnataka.