Frequently asked questions

Call or WhatsApp the care team on +91 96608 88640, or use the appointment page. Consultations are at Sarvodaya Hospital & Research Centre, YMCA Road, near Escorts Mujesar Metro Station, Sector 8, Faridabad.

Timings can change, so please call +91 96608 88640 to confirm consultation timings before the day you plan to visit. This saves you an unnecessary trip.

Bring MRI and CT films with their CDs (not only the printed reports), earlier X-rays, discharge summaries and a list of all your medicines, including blood thinners. A short note of when symptoms began and how they have changed is also very useful. See how to prepare for your consultation.

For current consultation fees, please call the care team on +91 96608 88640. They can also tell you about any tests that may be advised.

Coverage depends on your insurer, your policy and the planned treatment. Please check with Sarvodaya Hospital's TPA/insurance desk before admission so that paperwork can begin early.

Yes — consultations are at Sarvodaya Hospital, Sector 8, Faridabad, which serves patients from Ballabhgarh, Greater Faridabad and Palwal. The hospital's booking page also lists a Sarvodaya Health Clinic in Palwal; please call to confirm Palwal consultation availability.

A neurologist diagnoses and treats brain and nerve conditions mainly with medicines and tests. A neurosurgeon, like Dr. Naresh Panwar, is trained to evaluate these conditions and, when needed, operate on the brain, spine and nerves. Many patients see both; read more on neurosurgeon vs neurologist.

Most headaches are not dangerous. A sudden, severe "worst-ever" headache needs emergency care, while a new headache pattern, morning headaches with vomiting, or headache with weakness, confusion or vision changes should be checked promptly. See migraine vs serious headache.

No. Some small, slow-growing tumours can be watched with repeat scans, and some are treated with other methods. The decision depends on the tumour's type, size and location and on your symptoms, and is made after careful evaluation.

Hydrocephalus means excess fluid has built up in the spaces inside the brain. It can cause headache, vomiting, walking difficulty or memory problems. Treatment depends on the cause; in selected patients, neuroendoscopy may be an option.

DBS places thin electrodes in specific areas of the brain, connected to a small device under the skin. It may be considered for selected patients with Parkinson's disease or certain movement disorders when medicines alone no longer give steady control. It helps manage symptoms; it does not stop the underlying disease.

Trigeminal neuralgia causes sudden, electric-shock-like pain on one side of the face. Medicines are usually tried first; if they fail or cause side effects, surgical options may be discussed. Learn more on our trigeminal neuralgia page.

No. Most people with a slip disc improve with medicines, activity changes, physiotherapy and time. Surgery is considered when severe pain persists despite proper treatment, when nerve weakness is increasing, or in emergencies such as loss of bladder control. Read when slip disc surgery is necessary.

Sciatica usually means pain that travels from the lower back or buttock down the leg, often below the knee, sometimes with tingling or numbness. Ordinary back pain tends to stay in the back. Our article on sciatica vs normal back pain explains the difference.

See a specialist if neck pain spreads into the arm, or comes with tingling, numbness, a weak grip, clumsy hands or unsteady walking. These can be signs of nerve or spinal cord compression from cervical spondylosis.

Not always. Many short episodes of back pain settle without a scan. An MRI is usually advised when pain lasts beyond several weeks despite treatment, when there are nerve symptoms such as leg weakness, or when red-flag signs are present.

It refers to spine operations done through smaller incisions using special instruments and imaging, with the aim of disturbing less muscle. Not every condition or patient is suitable; suitability is decided after examining you and reviewing your scans.

Many people with spinal canal stenosis manage well with exercises, medicines, weight control and pacing their activity. Surgery to relieve the pressure is considered when walking distance or daily life remains badly limited, or when weakness develops.

It varies with the type of operation, your general health and how recovery goes. Some selected spine procedures may be done as day care surgery, while brain surgery usually needs a longer stay. Your team will explain what to expect for your specific operation.

There is no single answer — it depends on the surgery, your job and how your body heals. People in desk jobs often return sooner than those doing heavy physical work. The doctor will advise a gradual, safe plan.

Every operation carries risks, including infection, bleeding, reactions to anaesthesia and, depending on the procedure, nerve injury or symptoms that do not fully improve. Your surgeon should explain the risks specific to your case so you can weigh them against the expected benefits. See questions to ask before spine surgery.

Many patients benefit from guided physiotherapy and a gradual walking programme after spine surgery. The amount and timing vary, and your team will tell you which movements to avoid in the early weeks.

Common advice includes avoiding heavy lifting, sudden bending or twisting, and driving until you are cleared, and keeping the wound clean and dry. Follow the specific instructions given at discharge, as they differ between operations.

Contact the care team if you notice fever, redness, swelling or discharge from the wound, increasing pain, or new numbness or weakness. For sudden severe symptoms, go to the nearest emergency department or call 112.

Sudden severe headache, a fit, fainting or loss of consciousness, sudden weakness or numbness on one side, facial droop, slurred speech or sudden loss of vision are emergencies. Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately — do not wait for an outpatient appointment. See stroke warning signs.

Loss of control of urine or stools, numbness around the private parts or inner thighs, rapidly worsening weakness in the legs or arms, or severe pain after a fall or accident need urgent care. Go to the nearest emergency department or call 112.

Go to emergency if the person lost consciousness, keeps vomiting, is unusually drowsy or confused, has a fit, has a severe headache, or has blood or clear fluid from the nose or ears. Older adults and people on blood thinners need extra caution even after a minor fall. Read when to seek emergency care after a head injury.

Yes, and it is a reasonable step before any planned operation. Bring all scans with CDs, reports and the earlier doctor's recommendation. A second opinion may confirm the plan, suggest alternatives or help you understand your options better.

You can contact the care team on +91 96608 88640 to arrange a consultation. A reliable opinion usually needs the doctor to review the actual images and examine you, so a clinic visit is generally advised.

In a true emergency, the nearest emergency department is the safest first stop — call 112 if needed. Once the patient is stable, the treating doctors can advise on referral or transfer for neurosurgical care.