An overview about neurological diseases in India – A theranostics approach

Abstract

With the current global population expansion and increasing life expectancy, more people are living in their later years, when neurological issues are most common. Both environmental and geographical factors contribute to the incidence of various neurological diseases (NDs) in India. These diseases involve the gradual or complete loss of structure and function of neurons, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease (HD), epilepsy, stroke, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The exact cause of these illnesses is still unknown in medicine. Still, it may be linked to protein deterioration, oxidative stress, inflammation, environmental factors, mitochondrial deficiencies, familial history, and abnormal protein build-up. In this review, we have discussed briefly the pathophysiology of various neurological diseases from Indian studies as well as possible diagnostic markers, drugs used, traditional Indian medicinal plants, and alternative therapeutic approaches for detecting and treating these NDs.