Vanshni Foundation

Raising awareness about neurological healthcare

Every person deserves to have access to timely healthcare. It's our mission to make it accessible to all.

Awareness about Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body.

Symptoms of MS

• Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs that typically occurs on one side of your body at a time
  
• Tingling sensation beneath the skin
  
• Electric-shock sensations that occur with certain neck movements, especially bending the neck forward (Lhermitte sign)
  
• Lack of coordination in arms, legs, and physical movement
  
• Unsteady gait or inability to walk straight
  
• Blurry vision in one or both eyes
  
• Fatigue, mood disturbances (from happiness to sad within moments)
  
• Slurred speech with cognitive problems to form and speak a simple sentence
  

Diagnosis Procedure:

1. Consult a General Practitioner (GP) if any symptoms occur
   
2. MRI scanning with Vitamin B12, Liver Function Test, Complete Blood Count, & Sugar blood test may be prescribed by the GP along with a recommendation to consult a Neurologist with reports
   

If you experience any symptoms, then:

• Municipal clinic/hospital in your suburb can be consulted for GP
  
• Register in Online Registration System at https://ors.gov.in/orsportal/ to book an appointment in Neurologist's OPD
  
• MRI & Blood Tests can be booked at https://aarthiscans.com/
  
• Visit the confirmed Neurologist appointment with reports
  

Awareness about Brain Hemorrhage

High blood pressure (hypertension) can cause the thin-walled arteries to rupture, releasing blood into the brain tissue.

Clotted blood and the brain's loss of access to oxygen-rich blood cause brain hemorrhage.

Symptoms of Brain Hemorrhage

• Headache, nausea, and vomiting
  
• Lethargy or confusion
  
• Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, usually on one side
  
• Loss of consciousness
  
• Temporary loss of vision
  
• Seizures
  

Diagnosis Procedure:

1. Consult a General Practitioner (GP) if any symptoms occur
   
2. MRI scanning with Vitamin B12, Liver Function Test, Complete Blood Count, & Sugar blood test may be prescribed by the GP along with a recommendation to consult a Neurologist with reports
   

If you experience any symptoms, then:

• Municipal clinic/hospital in your suburb can be consulted for GP
  
• Register in Online Registration System at https://ors.gov.in/orsportal/ to book an appointment in Neurologist's OPD
  
• MRI & Blood Tests can be booked at https://aarthiscans.com/
  
• Visit the confirmed Neurologist appointment with reports
  

Preventative Care Recommended for You

Eliminate Stress

Maintain moderate body weight

Test your:

• Body weight (weekly)
• Blood pressure (monthly)
• Complete blood count (quarterly)
• Fasting Blood Sugar (quarterly)
• Liver function test (quarterly)
• Vitamin B12 (quarterly)
• Thyroid Function Test (bi-annual)
  

Drink 4 liters of fluids daily

Moderate exposure to Sunlight for Vitamin D

Practice a balanced lifestyle for continuity & reduce anxiety

Protect yourself against sexually transmitted diseases

To reserve an awareness session, request can be sent to maansi@vanshni-foundation.org

Pre-requisites for organizing sessions:

• Minimum 25 participants in 1 session
  
• Maximum 100 participants in 1 session
• Sessions will be hosted virtually
  

Vanshni Foundation does not charge fees for any session; therefore, if a session is to be rescheduled or cancelled, you must let us know 15 days in advance.