{"id":55499,"date":"2025-06-25T16:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T10:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?p=55499"},"modified":"2025-06-26T10:31:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T05:01:35","slug":"avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Salman Khan Reveals His Health Struggles: AVM Malformation And Brain Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salman Khan left his fans stunned with a jaw-dropping revelation in the recent episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show. Between laughs and nostalgia, Bhaijaan finally broke his silence on years of silent suffering, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI\u2019m working despite having trigeminal neuralgia, there\u2019s an aneurysm in the brain, still I\u2019m working. I also have AV malformation, but I\u2019m still going on.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a man <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">always had an action-packed screen presence, this news came as a huge shock. Beyond that, his candid confession also opened doors for discussion over these rare health issues and understanding what he, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">others <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like him, have to deal with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog briefly explores these three health conditions, their symptoms, and treatment options. Scroll down!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#AV_Malformation_AVM_%E2%80%93_Tangle_of_Blood_Vessels\" >AV Malformation (AVM) &#8211; Tangle of Blood Vessels<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#Risks\" >Risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#Causes\" >Causes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#Trigeminal_Neuralgia_%E2%80%93_The_Suicide_Disease\" >Trigeminal Neuralgia &#8211; The Suicide Disease<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#Risks-2\" >Risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#Causes-2\" >Causes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#Brain_Aneurysm_%E2%80%93_Bulge_in_Blood_Vessels\" >Brain Aneurysm &#8211; Bulge in Blood Vessels<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#Risks-3\" >Risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#Causes-3\" >Causes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#Symptoms_of_These_Conditions\" >Symptoms of These Conditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#How_Can_These_Be_Treated\" >How Can These Be Treated?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#AV_Malformation_Arteriovenous_Malformation\" >AV Malformation (Arteriovenous Malformation)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#Trigeminal_Neuralgia\" >Trigeminal Neuralgia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#Brain_Aneurysm\" >Brain Aneurysm<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/avm-malformation-and-brain-disorders\/#Overall\" >Overall<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AV_Malformation_AVM_%E2%80%93_Tangle_of_Blood_Vessels\"><\/span><b>AV Malformation (AVM) &#8211; Tangle of Blood Vessels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curious what is AVM? AVM full form is arteriovenous malformation. This rare condition causes the blood vessels to get tangled up, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">connecting arteries to venous drainage, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">disrupting the flow of blood and reducing oxygen transportation to the tissues.\u00a0 AVM malformation can happen to any part of the body, including the brain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55507\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Table-2-400x222.jpg\" alt=\"Salman Khan\u2019s AV Malformation condition explained\" width=\"733\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Table-2-400x222.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Table-2-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Table-2.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks\"><\/span><b>Risks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVM disease hinders the growth and formation of tangled blood vessels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complications can weaken the blood vessels, leading them to burst.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases the risks of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK430744\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brain hemorrhage with mortality rate of 10-15%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reports a study by NIH.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes\"><\/span><b>Causes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts aren\u2019t sure why this happens but <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">factors could be at play, and it is present since birth. It is worth noting that not all types of AV malformation diseases can be passed down in families.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trigeminal_Neuralgia_%E2%80%93_The_Suicide_Disease\"><\/span><b>Trigeminal Neuralgia &#8211; The Suicide Disease<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that affects the trigeminal nerve which is responsible for delivering sensations to the face and eye surface. It is one of the most painful conditions leading to intense pain in the face, cheeks, lip, and around the eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also known as the suicide disease because of the cases of suicidal tendencies and self harm associatied with the condition. There\u2019s not a complete cure for this condition and it\u2019s also difficult to manage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks-2\"><\/span><b>Risks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from stinging pain, it can lead to trauma and nerve damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can affect sensory disturbances and lead to social anxiety and social isolation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes-2\"><\/span><b>Causes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trigeminal neuralgia may be triggered by a blood vessel exerting pressure against the trigeminal nerve. In some cases a growth in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">base <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the skull can lead to this condition. In some cases, no causes can be traced back.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brain_Aneurysm_%E2%80%93_Bulge_in_Blood_Vessels\"><\/span><b>Brain Aneurysm &#8211; Bulge in Blood Vessels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain aneurysm is the balloon-like bulge in the blood vessels in or around the brain. It is also known as a cerebral aneurysm or intracranial aneurysm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It affects the weakest part of the blood vessel, causing the blood to rush <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">into <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the bulge and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it worse. This condition is likely to affect different blood vessels at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55508\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Did-You-Know-14-400x111.jpg\" alt=\"interesting fact about brain aneurysm\" width=\"732\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Did-You-Know-14-400x111.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Did-You-Know-14-768x213.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Did-You-Know-14.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks-3\"><\/span><b>Risks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bulge can get ruptured and lead to brain hemorrhage which can be life-threatening.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can lead to seizures, coma, and brain damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes-3\"><\/span><b>Causes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main cause of brain aneurysm is an abnormality in the artery wall since birth. Other factors include age, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/dash-diet\/\">high blood pressure<\/a>, and substance abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_These_Conditions\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms of These Conditions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying trigeminal neuralgia, brain aneurysm, and <\/span>AVM symptoms<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is important because these health issues can go undiagnosed until they turn life-threatening. Read them below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Arteriovenous Malformation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Trigeminal Neuralgia<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Brain Aneurysm<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness or numbness in parts of the body<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty speaking or understanding speech<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness or balance issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden confusion or memory loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In severe cases brain hemorrhage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden, severe, stabbing or electric shock-like facial pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain triggered by touching the face, chewing, speaking, or even brushing teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain usually affects one side of the face<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attacks that come and go in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">episodes\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bursts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pain can last from a few seconds to a couple of minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches (often behind the eyes or at the base of the skull)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred or double vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye pain or dilated pupils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbness or weakness on one side of the face<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty concentrating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_These_Be_Treated\"><\/span><strong>How Can These Be Treated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all of these diseases can be completely treated but medication and surgery can improve the quality of life to a great extent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Salman Khan hasn\u2019t revealed what treatment he is seeking for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health conditions, here are some reliable options:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AV_Malformation_Arteriovenous_Malformation\"><\/span><b>AV Malformation (Arteriovenous Malformation)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVM Surgery to remove tangles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stereotactic radiosurgery (focused radiation) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to shrink the AVM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embolization (injecting material to block blood flow)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication to manage symptoms like seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring if the AVM is small and not causing symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trigeminal_Neuralgia\"><\/span><b>Trigeminal Neuralgia<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain-relief medications (like anticonvulsants)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microvascular decompression surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiofrequency ablation (burning part of the nerve)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gamma Knife radiosurgery (non-invasive radiation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle changes and stress management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brain_Aneurysm\"><\/span><b>Brain Aneurysm<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular monitoring for small, unruptured aneurysms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgical clipping to close off the aneurysm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endovascular coiling (minimally invasive)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure control and medication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency treatment for ruptured aneurysms\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"read-more-box\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd17 Read More:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/hacks-that-help-improve-brain-functioning\/\">10 Hacks to Improve Brain Functioning<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overall\"><\/span><b>Overall<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The lesser-known conditions like AV Malformation, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Brain Aneurysms are rare but real struggles that can affect anyone. Salman Khan\u2019s willingness to not quit and continue working despite the pain and discomfort is truly inspirational. This disclosure also focuses on having awareness about such issues, their timely diagnosis, and proper treatment to take charge of one\u2019s health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Salman Khan left his fans stunned with a jaw-dropping revelation in the recent episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show. Between laughs and nostalgia, Bhaijaan finally broke his silence on years of silent suffering, \u201cI\u2019m working despite having trigeminal neuralgia, there\u2019s an aneurysm in the brain, still I\u2019m working. 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