16-Year-Old Girl's Paralysis: Expert Doctor Reveals Critical Treatment Window

• A 16-year-old girl, Anshu, is suffering from left leg paralysis despite a year of treatment, prompting a user query.
• Dr. Madhulkar Bhardwaj, Director of Neurology at Akash Healthcare New Delhi, explains paralysis (stroke) occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked, damaging brain tissue.
• The severity of paralysis depends on the extent and duration of brain damage; timely diagnosis via CT/MRI is crucial.
• Paralysis can affect anyone, including newborns, and can be congenital due to conditions like Multiple Sclerosis or Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
• High-risk factors include high cholesterol, diabetes, heart issues, blood thickening disorders, and damaged nerves; immediate treatment within 4.5 hours significantly improves recovery chances.

Why It Matters: Timely intervention within 4.5 hours is crucial for paralysis recovery; extensive damage makes full recovery difficult.