10+ Years Experience
Dr Kurella Naga Shravan Kumar
Neurosurgery
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery)
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Neurosurgery
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Neurosurgery deals with conditions of the brain, spine and nerves that may need surgical assessment. GVS offers brain surgery and spine surgery, supported by an ICU and round-the-clock emergency team. Many problems of the spine and nerves are managed without surgery, so the first step is always a careful assessment and a clear explanation of your options.
When to consider a consultation
- A head injury, especially with vomiting, drowsiness or a fit
- Neck or back pain with pain, numbness or weakness spreading to the arms or legs
- A slipped (herniated) disc or suspected nerve compression
- Spinal injury after a fall or accident
- Findings on a scan such as a brain bleed, tumour or fluid build-up
- Persistent headache with other neurological symptoms
These are common reasons people seek care. They do not diagnose a condition. Your doctor decides what applies to you.
Seek emergency care if
- Head injury with repeated vomiting, drowsiness, confusion or a fit
- Sudden weakness of the face, arm or leg, or sudden difficulty speaking
- Back pain with new loss of bladder or bowel control or numbness in the groin area
- Sudden, severe headache unlike any before
- Spinal injury after an accident (avoid moving the person unnecessarily)
What we assess and treat
Brain surgery
Surgical treatment for conditions of the brain when examination and scans show it is needed.
Spine surgery
Surgery for selected spine problems, such as nerve compression from a disc or other causes, when other treatment is not enough.
Head injury care
Emergency assessment after head injury, with ICU support when a patient needs close monitoring.
Non-surgical advice
Where surgery is not needed, guidance on medicines, physiotherapy and follow-up.
The appropriate treatment depends on clinical assessment.
What to expect at your visit
- 1
Consultation
The doctor listens to your symptoms and history and reviews any earlier reports or prescriptions you bring.
- 2
Examination and scans
A neurological examination, and an MRI or CT scan when needed to see the problem clearly.
- 3
Options explained
Whether surgery is needed, the likely benefits and risks, and alternatives, discussed before any decision.
- 4
Recovery and follow-up
Monitoring after treatment, with ICU care if required, and guidance for recovery at home.
Your doctors
10+ Years ExperienceDr Kurella Naga Shravan Kumar
Neurosurgery
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery)
Reg. No. 89537 (APMC)
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Common questions
Does back pain with leg pain always need surgery?
No. Many such problems improve with medicines, exercises and time. Surgery is considered when there is significant nerve compression, weakness or pain that does not settle, based on examination and scans.
When should a head injury be seen urgently?
Seek emergency care if there is vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, a fit, bleeding from the ear or nose, or weakness after a head injury.
Is ICU support available after neurosurgery?
GVS has a 13-bed ICU with ventilator support, staffed 24/7. The team decides the level of monitoring each patient needs.
This information explains possible assessment and treatment options. It does not diagnose an individual condition or replace a medical consultation.