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BRAIN AND SPINE CARE

What We Do

Team LivGastro provides utility based model of care that integrates specialists, primary care , laboratory, imaging and other health services to give patients a convenient and superior outcome along with a pleasant experience. Since we primarily focus on outdoor-patient care, on the site instant testing along with detailed and accurate results, we enable our patients and their families save
a lot of effort, time and money.

BRAIN AND SPINE CARE

One of the most important parts of our body are the brain and the spine. The brain is thus connected to the central nervous system. Due to the combined powers of the brain and the nervous system, we are able to think and feel. However, the fact remains that the brain and the spine remain vulnerable to outside blunt trauma, injuries as well as problems like spinal diseases, degenerative problems, stenosis, brain tumour and brain cyst. Here are some of the problems categorized for your better understanding.

Brain Injuries

As with the rest of the body, brain injuries are the result of severe blunt trauma, which have the power brain tissues, nerves and neurons. When this happens, you lose the ability to communicate with the rest of your body. Here are some types of brain injuries:

  • Hematomas
  • Blood clots
  • Contusions, or bruising of brain tissue
  • Cerebral edema, or swelling inside the skull
  • Concussions
  • Strokes

What are their symptoms?

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Speech difficulty
  • Bleeding from the ear
  • Numbness
  • Paralysis
  • Memory loss
  • Problems with concentration
  • High blood pressure
  • Low heart rate
  • Pupil dilation
  • Irregular breathing

What are some of the treatment options for Brain Trauma?

  • Medication
  • Rehabilitation
  • Brain surgery
  • Physical therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Language therapy
  • Psychiatry

Neurodegenerative Diseases

These are serious in the sense that these cannot be detected easily. These deteriorate over time and can even change a patient’s personality altogether, along with damaging nerves and tissues. Some common diseases include

  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Tay-Sachs disease
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Dementia

What are some symptoms of Neurodegenerative Diseases?

  • Memory loss
  • Forgetfulness
  • Apathy
  • Anxiety
  • Agitation
  • Marked loss of inhibition
  • Mood changes

There is no cure of these diseases. They just get worse over time. However, medications do help.

Mental Disorders

These affect your behaviour directly. These can be the result of external stimuli, a chemical disbalance in the brain, hormonal disbalance or due to heredity. Here are some of the most common ones:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Schizophrenia

For all these problems, we offer therapy, medication and care.

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Based on 43 reviews
Shiv kumar Thakur
Shiv kumar Thakur
2022-01-09
Dr. Vijay rai is the best doctor.
PRANAB BARIK
PRANAB BARIK
2022-01-09
Dr, rai is the best person , the best place to visit,
Prabir Das
Prabir Das
2022-01-09
Dr Rai is the best doctor we have come across but reception staffs is poor,
saurwita brahma
saurwita brahma
2021-12-31
Good place. Safe and secured. Good treatment. Doctor is deft and experienced. All other staff are cooperative and supportive
Prodip kumar Majumder
Prodip kumar Majumder
2021-12-30
Satisfied
Sanjiv Singh
Sanjiv Singh
2021-12-30
Very good clinic for all stomach issues under the supervision of one of the best doctor and excellent staff
Rajeev Singh
Rajeev Singh
2021-12-29
Visiting a clinic is not a good feeling but thanks to Dr Vijay Rai and Monica Rai mai it is a releiving experience due to satisfactory treatment and awesome service, kudos to Live Gastro and blessings
THERESA MENDES
THERESA MENDES
2021-12-26
To those of you who may have a gastric issue and want a masterclass Gastroenterologist who builds excellent rapport with his patients, you could do well to meet Dr Vijay Kumar Rai of Liv-Gastro. Dr Vijay Kr Rai is hands down one of Kolkata’s best Gastroenterologists. His presentation of self, decorum, services and treatment processes are definitely top notch. Undoubtedly he represents one of the best health care professionals in his field. Dr. Vijay Kr. Rai’s newest venture Liv-Gastro is testimony of his hard work, grit, innovative ideas and determination to bring the best into his arena of practice; in order to achieve maximum treatment options thereby leading to positive outcomes. He has worked relentlessly with steadfast intent and passion to build and expand on his ideas and Liv Gastro is evidence of all that and more. A tour of the campus and floors reveal pristine, cheerful, brightly lit, consultation rooms, diagnostic laboratories, examination rooms, Dr’s clinics, waiting rooms and reception. The warm decor where detailed attention has been given to ensure a patient friendly ambience and the kind, courteous and graceful staff all add to a cheerful exuberance. Some of the services offered are: 1.Day care 2. ERCP 3.EUS 4.Capsule Endoscopy 5. Manometry 6. Fibroscan Dr Vijay Kumar Rai is a very supportive Dr who takes his patients seriously putting their needs first. He has a well rounded knowledge and expertise in his area of practice and inspires confidence. As a patient I was always sure of quality management of my condition and his ability to zero in on the problem is truly amazing. His persistence in dealing with my health issues has been accurate and he has seen me right through to recovery refusing to give in. I could not ask for more. It’s great to find a Dr who combines care and concern along with the prescription which always leaves one with a “feel good”feeling. I do not hesitate to recommend Dr. Vijay Kumar Rai and the team at Liv Gastro to friends and wider circles.

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