Actor Saif Ali Khan was barged into his house late on Wednesday and attacked with a knife. He was stabbed in six places including neck, back, hand and head. He was taken to the hospital in the night in a pool of blood.
Lilavati Hospital Chief Operating Officer Dr. Neeraj Uttamani said that a piece of knife was stuck in Saif's spine. It has been surgically removed.
The doctor said that if the knife had penetrated 2mm more into his spine, his spine could have been severely damaged. The piece of the knife had penetrated the spinal cord near the neck. Hand movement and breathing ability would have been directly affected if not treated in time or if the injury had worsened. If the injury was more severe, paralysis would occur.
So, today'Health waterIn ' we will learn what the spine does. You will also learn that-
- When does cerebrospinal fluid leak?
- What problems can a spinal cord injury cause?
- How to care for the spine?
The spinal cord is an essential part of the nervous system The spinal cord is the main part of our nervous system. It is made up of nerves and cells that send messages from the brain to the rest of the body.
The entire body moves only because of the spine The spinal cord carries nerve signals (messages) from our brain to the rest of the body and back. These signals are electrical messages. With their help our body can work properly. Thus understand that the spine works in all major and minor functions of the body. If dust particles are seen coming towards the eyes at a fast speed, it is the responsibility of the spine to protect the eyes by closing the eyelids immediately.
Cerebrospinal fluid what is Lilavati Hospital Chief Operating Officer Dr. Neeraj Uttamani said the tip of the knife had penetrated the spinal cord. However, it only reached the cerebrospinal fluid. The puncture caused fluid to flow, but the spinal cord remained intact.
In fact, there is a sheath of cerebrospinal fluid around our spinal cord and brain. This shield protects the fragile brain and spinal cord from serious injury.
These signs can be seen due to spinal cord injury If the injury breaks the cerebrospinal fluid barrier and reaches the spinal cord, it can cause nerve and tissue damage. This can lead to paralysis, memory loss or loss of control over bodily functions.
We may have problems walking and balancing. Loss of control over the bladder, hence leakage of urine at any time. See the graphic to see what other symptoms are seen in such conditions.
What to do to prevent spinal cord injury? The spinal cord is the main part of the nervous system. So, even a minor injury can cause major damage. Dr. Jagdish Singh Charan is giving some important tips to avoid it. If we do regular exercise and stretching, the muscles around the spine become more elastic and strong. This reduces damage caused by injury. It is also very important for us to keep our posture right.
Some important questions and answers related to spine
Question: When does a spinal cord injury occur? Answer: In most cases, a spinal cord injury is caused by a fall from a great height, a traffic accident or an injury during sports. It can also be caused by tumors, degenerative diseases and vascular conditions.
Question: How long does it take to recover from a spinal cord injury? Answer: In general, surgery is required in case of spinal cord injury. Recovery from this can take 6-12 months. During this time you should follow all the doctor's instructions. Do not consume cigarettes and alcohol during this period. Also avoid drinking tea and coffee.
Question: What are the symptoms of a cerebrospinal fluid leak?
Answer: A cerebrospinal fluid leak is usually small enough that it does not have much effect on the brain. Sometimes its symptoms are also difficult to recognize.
If the wound is deep and the fluid is leaking excessively, the following symptoms may appear:
- The ability to taste and smell may be reduced.
- There may be a problem with seeing.
- Hearing loss may occur.
- Your pulse and heartbeat can be heard.
- There may be a lot of tension or pain around the neck.
- There may be unbearable headache or back pain.
- Nausea and vomiting may occur.
- Photophobia may occur, meaning problems with light.
Question: How long does a cerebrospinal leak last? Answer: It depends on how big the puncture in the cerebrospinal fluid is and what caused it. This leak may persist for several days, weeks or months. However, getting treatment on time is very important.
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