Thane (Maharashtra) [India], December 22: The neurosurgeons are doing their part in cautioning people about air quality deteriorating in the main Indian cities, which is one of the causes of pollution leading to the brain’s dysfunction. A neurosurgeon Dr. Naren Nayak, proclaims that the long-term inhalation of polluted air is slowly but surely becoming a public-health challenge of major proportions — not merely for the lungs but also for the vascular and cognitive systems of the brain.
The finest particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen gas (NO2), and other contaminants can penetrate the blood, cause blood vessels to swell, and stop the brain from getting the oxygen it needs. A leading Neurosurgeon in Thane, Dr. Naren Nayak, describes that this long-ongoing inflammation not only raises the chances of suffering an ischemic stroke but also causes blood pressure to vary in such a manner that leads to bleeding in the brain, which in turn, doctor’s words, accelerates the cognitive decline related to aging.
“Pollution is not only breathing that affects the patient but very seriously the blood supply to the brain as well,” is how Dr. Nayak, puts it. Hence, people suffering from hypertension, diabetes, and having neurological ailments are on the list of at-risk categories. Not only are long-term pollution levels a cause of concern for patients who already have mild neurological symptoms, but also short-term surges in air pollution as they may lead to worsening of the conditions characterized by headaches, dizziness, mental slowness, and symptoms of Parkinson’s.
Infants and the elderly are at a higher risk if the core of their neurovascular system is either developing or in a weakened state. Also, the progression of degenerative diseases may become faster due to long-term exposure, which is a serious problem for city dwellers who breathe in sub-standard quality air day in and day out.
Dr. Nayak does not say anything extraordinary but just advises us to take simple practical measures like: not to do outdoor activities if there is a high level of pollution, wearing certified masks, having air purifiers at home, and keeping a close watch on one’s blood pressure and sugar levels. He emphasizes that neurologic examinations performed at the appropriate moment can detect the initial symptoms of issues.
Through highlighting the impact of pollution on the brain, Dr. Nayak intended to raise the general public’s awareness and stimulate the taking of health measures that are proactive during the winter pollution peak when the neurological risk is at its highest.
Dr. Naren Nayak
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