Patients recovering from stroke and other neurological disorders require long-term rehabilitation and family support to regain independence, experts at Medanta – The Medicity said while highlighting the growing burden of neurological illnesses in the Northeast. Sharing the case of Pranjal, a young professional from Guwahati, doctors said he suffered a stroke despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He was later diagnosed with severely uncontrolled high blood pressure, aggravated by stress and a family history of stroke. A year after the attack, he still struggles with speech impairment and limited movement on the right side of his body, affecting both his emotional well-being and financial stability.
Dr. Jyoti Sehgal, Director of Neurology at Medanta – The Medicity in Gurugram, said rehabilitation should begin early and continue consistently for better recovery outcomes. “Recovery truly begins with rehabilitation. Structured rehabilitation enables the brain and body to relearn lost functions and regain confidence,” she said. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, India records nearly 1.8 million new stroke cases annually. Dr. Sehgal said personalised rehabilitation involving physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and psychological support is essential for meaningful recovery.
She also stressed the importance of managing hypertension, diabetes and cholesterol to reduce neurological complications. Medanta has launched a dedicated Northeast helpline to assist patients in Assamese, Bengali, Nagamese, English and Hindi. Medanta has launched a dedicated helpline — +91 8904395588.