Which hospitals in Belagavi treat stroke patients and post-paralysis?

Dear Vishnu Narayan Phadnis ji

For a stroke patient, the first few hours are extremely important. If the stroke symptoms started within the last 3 hours, the patient should be taken to a hospital with 24×7 emergency care, CT/MRI facilities, a neurologist/stroke team and ICU support without delay. Some treatments for an eligible ischemic stroke can be time-sensitive, so it is better not to wait for symptoms to improve at home.

KLE's Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital, Belagavi

KLE's Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Centre can be considered for stroke treatment. The hospital has facilities for managing neurological conditions and provides emergency and critical care services.

For a patient who has developed paralysis after a stroke, treatment usually focuses on two stages :

• Immediate treatment: The doctor first identifies whether the stroke is due to a blood clot or bleeding using brain imaging such as CT/MRI. Treatment is then planned accordingly.

• After the acute stage: Once the patient is medically stable, rehabilitation becomes very important. Physiotherapy can help improve movement, balance and strength. Occupational therapy may help with daily activities, while speech/swallowing therapy can help when speech or swallowing is affected.

If the stroke happened within the last 3 hours

Please do not wait for a routine OPD appointment. Go directly to the emergency department or call an ambulance. Note the exact time when the patient was last known to be normal, because this information is important for the emergency team.

Do not give food, water or medicines by mouth if the patient has difficulty swallowing or is drowsy, unless advised by medical professionals.

If paralysis has been present for some time

Even when the first few hours have passed, treatment is still important. The patient should be evaluated by a neurologist to prevent another stroke, identify the cause and start an appropriate rehabilitation plan. Recovery from paralysis can take time, but regular rehabilitation can help many patients regain function.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth