Advanced Facilities | State-of-the-Art Infrastructure | Disease-specific and patient-focused approach
Dr. T. Siddarth Reddy - Neurological Disorder Specialist
MBBS, MD - DM - Neurology.
Dr. T. Siddarth Reddy is a Neurologist in Hyderabad, he completed his Neurology fellowship under the guidance of top neurologists from Driscoll Hospital, Texas, USA.
What is Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder. The first signs are problems with movement.
Smooth and coordinated bodily muscle movements are made possible by dopamine, a substance in the brain. Dopamine is produced in a part of the brain called the “substantia nigra.”
In Parkinson’s, the cells of the substantia nigra start to die. When this happens, dopamine levels are reduced. When they have dropped 60 to 80 percent, symptoms of Parkinson’s start to appear.
Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Some of the early symptoms of Parkinson’s can begin several years before motor problems develop. These earliest signs include:
- decreased ability to smell (anosmia)
- constipation
- small, cramped handwriting
- voice changes
- stooped posture
The four major motor problems seen are:
- tremor (shaking that occurs at rest)
- slow movements
- stiffness of arms, legs, and trunk
- problems with balance and tendency to fall
Secondary symptoms include:
- blank facial expression
- a tendency to get stuck when walking
- muffled, low-volume speech
- decreased blinking and swallowing
- tendency to fall backward
- reduced arm swinging when walking
- Parkinsonian gait, which is the tendency to take shuffling steps while walking
Other associated symptoms may include:
- flaky white or yellow scales on oily parts of the skin, known as seborrheic dermatitis
- increased risk of melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer
- sleep disturbances including vivid dreams, talking, and movement during sleep
- depression
- anxiety
- hallucinations
- psychosis
- problems with attention and memory
- difficulty with visual-spatial relationships
Deep brain stimulation
During deep brain stimulation (DBS), surgeons implant electrodes in specific parts of the brain. A generator connected to the electrodes sends out pulses to help reduce symptoms.
Technology & Infrastructure
- The Institute of Neurosciences, backed by Sidarth Hospitals, is the first independent facility in Hyderabad for comprehensive brain, spine, and nerve care
- Well-established sleep lab
- Full-fledged EMG lab exclusive outpatient department
- Inpatient department
- Daycare unit
- Dedicated neuro ICUs
- Dedicated Brain Suite equipped with Intraoperative MRI latest Stealth Navigation System, HD quality flexible and rigid Endoscopy, CUSA, Neuro – Physiological Monitoring System equipped with O-arm and Robotic Spine (Mazor) System
- Exclusive Spine Suite
- Advanced stroke center
- World-class rehabilitation centre
- Dedicated 45 bedded Neuro Rehabilitation Centre
- State-of-the-art Lab
- Advanced memory clinic
- 24-hour emergency wing
