Conditions
Brain and spine conditions
Symptoms, warning signs and treatment options, explained simply.
Spine conditions
Slip DiscA slip disc happens when the soft centre of a spinal disc bulges out and presses on a nerve. Most people get better with rest, medicines and physiotherapy, and only a small number need surgery.Learn more 
SciaticaSciatica is pain that travels from the lower back down the leg, caused by pressure on a nerve root in the lower spine. It usually gets better within a few weeks without surgery.Learn more 
Cervical SpondylosisCervical spondylosis is age-related wear of the discs and joints in the neck. It is very common, and most people manage well with exercises, posture care and medicines, without surgery.Learn more 
Spinal TBSpinal TB is a tuberculosis infection of the bones of the spine. It is common in India and can usually be cured with a full course of anti-TB medicines. Surgery is needed only for some patients.Learn more 
Spinal Cord TumourA spinal cord tumour is a growth in or around the spinal cord or its nerve roots. Many are benign and slow-growing. Early diagnosis matters, because pressure on the spinal cord can cause weakness and numbness.Learn more 
Spine InjuryA spine injury is damage to the bones, ligaments, discs or spinal cord of the neck or back, often after a road accident or a fall. Anyone with a possible spine injury should be kept still and taken to hospital by ambulance.Learn more Brain conditions
Brain TumourA brain tumour is an abnormal growth of cells in or around the brain. Some are non-cancerous and slow-growing, while others are cancerous. Treatment depends on the type, size and location, and may include surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy.Learn more 
HydrocephalusHydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain that can raise the pressure in the head. It can affect babies, children and adults, and is usually treated with a shunt or an endoscopic procedure.Learn more 
Head InjuryA head injury can range from a minor bump to a serious brain injury. Most minor head injuries settle with rest, but warning signs such as unconsciousness, repeated vomiting or drowsiness need emergency care straight away.Learn more 
Pituitary TumourA pituitary tumour is a growth in the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. Most are benign (non-cancerous). They can affect hormones or eyesight, and treatment may be medicines, surgery through the nose, or careful monitoring.Learn more 
EpilepsyEpilepsy is a condition in which a person has repeated seizures (fits). Most people are treated with daily medicines by a neurologist. Surgery is considered only for selected people whose seizures continue despite medicines, after specialist evaluation.Learn more 
Brain AneurysmA brain aneurysm is a weak, ballooned spot in a blood vessel of the brain. Many never cause problems, but if one bursts it causes bleeding around the brain, which is a medical emergency.Learn more 
Clinic information
OPD appointments
Dr. Kshitiz Nigam, MBBS, MS, MCh (Neurosurgery). C/o Medwin Diagnostics, South Tukoganj, Indore. Please bring previous scans and reports.