Mysuru doctors Sound Alarm on rising Post-COVID Neurological Disorders
Mysuru: Leading neurologists in Mysuru have raised concerns over a 30 per cent increase in neurological disorders since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, urging the Karnataka government to form an expert committee to investigate the growing health trend. This comes in the wake of the state’s recent initiative to examine a surge in sudden cardiac deaths.
Dr. Shushrutha Gowda, an American board-certified neurologist, reported a significant rise in cases involving conditions like migraines, neuropathy, stroke, and dementia — trends that align with global observations. Emphasising the need for immediate action, he told the TOI, “Neurological disorders are often more severe than cardiac issues, with higher morbidity rates. The urgency to conduct comprehensive studies and implement interventions cannot be overstated.”
Despite these findings, health department officials remain cautious. Mysuru District Health Officer Dr. PC Kumaraswamy stated that while brain health is a component of the mental health programme, no significant spike in neurological cases has been officially reported. Experts continue to call for a comprehensive strategy to address what they describe as an evolving public health concern.
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