Latest news with #neurologicalconditions
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Bollywood star Salman Khan reveals struggle with brain tumour; how to spot illness
Recently, Bollywood star Salman Khan revealed that he is battling multiple serious illnesses at a comedy show. The superstar said that he is "still working" and "breaking [his] bones". On The Great Indian Kapil Show, the star said, "I'm working despite having trigeminal neuralgia, there's an aneurysm in the brain, yet I'm still working. There is also an AV malformation, and still, I'm carrying on," he said. This confession came shortly after his performance at an award show, where many commented on his appearance. Brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and trigeminal neuralgia are serious neurological conditions that can lead to severe complications. Here's more on the diseases he mentioned: Brain aneurysm: A brain aneurysm is a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain, caused by a weak spot in the vessel wall. If the aneurysm ruptures, it can lead to a hemorrhagic stroke, which is life-threatening. Common symptoms: Unruptured aneurysm: Headache (localised or persistent) Vision problems (blurred or double vision) Pain above or behind the eye Dilated pupils Difficulty speaking or concentrating Weakness or numbness on one side of the face Ruptured aneurysm (medical emergency): Sudden, severe headache ('thunderclap headache') Nausea and vomiting Stiff neck Sensitivity to light Loss of consciousness Seizures Arteriovenous malformation (AVM): An AVM is a tangle of abnormal blood vessels connecting arteries and veins in the brain. It disrupts normal blood flow and oxygen delivery and can cause hemorrhaging if it ruptures. Common symptoms: Headaches (may vary in intensity and pattern) Seizures Muscle weakness or numbness, often on one side Difficulty speaking or understanding language Vision loss or disturbances Unsteadiness or coordination issues Sudden onset of neurological symptoms if ruptured (stroke-like symptoms) Trigeminal neuralgia: Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. Even mild stimulation of the face may trigger intense pain. Common symptoms:
BBC News
21-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Special school in Dormansland rated outstanding by Ofsted
A residential special school in Surrey has been rated "outstanding" by Ofsted, with inspectors praising the "safe, vibrant and inclusive environment" for Piers School in Dormansland, near Lingfield, supports children and young people aged 4 to 19 with neurological conditions such as epilepsy, autism and complex residential provision, which caters for students aged 12 to 19, has been commended by Ofsted following an inspection in Meakings, head of residential services, said the rating was "testament to the passion, professionalism, and commitment of our team". The report noted a "culture of celebrating uniqueness, promoting high expectations and focusing on future planning".St Pier School has a "waking day cirriculum", which aims to ensure that learning extends beyond the school day, which was highlighted as a particular also praised the role played by therapists who work directly with students to embed "communication, emotional self-regulation and sensory strategies into students' daily routines".The school was rated "outstanding" in terms of students' overall experience and progress, and with respect to how well students were helped and effectiveness of leaders and managers was rated as "good", with inspectors acknowledging the progress made since the previous inspection in 2024.
