Diseases
Periventricular Leukomalacia
Periventricular leukomalacia (pvl) is a form of white-matter brain injury, characterized by the necrosis (more often coagulation) of white matter near the lateral ventricles.
SYMPTOMS
Pvl may not be apparent until later months. Each baby may experience symptoms differently. The most common symptom of pvl is spastic diplegia, a form ofcerebral palsy characterized by tight, contracted muscles, especially in the legs. The symptoms of pvl may resemble other conditions or medical problems.
CAUSES
- Having twins.
- Umbilical cord inflammation.
- Antepartum hemorrhage.
- Problems with the placental blood vessel.
- Chorioamnionitis.
- Sepsis and other illnesses in which bacteria enters the bloodstream.
- Lack of oxygen to the periventricular area of the infant's brain.
Chitradurga
Seebara, Behind Indian Oil Petrol Bunk, Basavakumara Swamy Mutt, Chitradurga - 577504
Kunigal
K Huraliborsandra, Gowdgere Post, Dhomratti Temple Road, Kunigal, Tumakuru District. - 572130
Bengaluru
36, KG Gollarapalya, Bolare (P), Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru - 560082