Venous Stenting Treatment in India

Ishaan Singh, a 42-year-old software engineer...

Ishaan Singh, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had always been active. For over a year, he battled debilitating, daily headaches that worsened when he bent over or exerted himself. He also experienced a persistent, high-pitched ringing in his ears and occasional blurred vision. Multiple visits to different doctors yielded diagnoses of migraines and stress. A severe episode of vertigo and nausea finally led him to a neurologist, Dr. Sharma, who, suspecting a cerebrospinal fluid issue, ordered specialized imaging. The MRV (Magnetic Resonance Venogram) revealed a significant stenosis (narrowing) in his left transverse sinus, a major vein draining blood from his brain. This was causing intracranial hypertension, a dangerous buildup of pressure. Dr. Sharma explained that Ishaan's brain's 'drainage pipe' was blocked, and recommended venous stenting to prop the vein open and restore normal blood flow. Ishaan was terrified; the idea of a stent in a vein in his head sounded alien and risky. The procedure itself, performed under mild sedation, was surprisingly straightforward. Through a tiny incision in his groin, a catheter was threaded up to his brain vein, and a small, flexible stent was deployed. He felt no pain during the 90-minute procedure. In the days that followed, the constant pressure in his head began to lift. Within a week, his headaches were gone, and the tinnitus faded. His emotional journey was one of profound relief and validation. He moved from frustration and fear of being labeled a complainer to immense gratitude for a precise diagnosis and a life-restoring treatment. He returned to playing cricket with his sons, finally free from the shadow of chronic pain.