Neurology & Stroke Clinic

Neurology is a branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis & treatment & nervous system disorders. Which include the brain, blood vessels,spinal could, nervous &muscles.The nervous system is a complex sophisticated system that regulate & co-ordinate body activities.

A neurologist is a highly trained specialist who treats conditions of the brain, spinal cold, nerves & muscles such as:

  • Cerebrovascular diseases, like stroke
  • Headache disorders.
  • Infections of the brain and peripheral nervous system.
  • Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system such as multiple sclerosis.
  • Movement disorders Parkinson’s disease.
  • Neurodegenerative disorders, like Alzheimer’s disease & ALS
  • Seizure disorders, Epilepsy
  • Muscular dystrophies
  • Peripheral neuropathy

Common symptoms which require a visit to a neurologist.

A.Chronicsevere headaches

If you get migraine headaches, you should probably make an appointment with neurologist, especially when symptoms are associated with neurological deficits all prior treatments have proven ineffective.

  1. Chronic pain
  2. Dizziness

B.Experiencing vertigo (feelings like you are spinning) or having difficulty keeping your balance could be a sign & something serious.

  1. Numbness or tingling.
  2. Movement problems
  3. Difficulty walking, shuffling your feet, tremors&unintentional jerks can all be sign & neurological problems.
  4. Memory problems or confusion.

 

C.Neurological Examination.

When you see the neurologists they will talk to you about your medical history & symptoms. You will also have a physical examination that focuses on your brain & nerves.

  • Mental Status
  • Speech
  • Vision
  • Strength
  • Co-ordination
  • Reflexes
  • Sensations
  • Gait (Walking)

They may have a good idea of your diagnosis from the examination, but you will probably need other tests toconfirm it. Depending on the symptoms, these might include.

  • Blood & urine tests to look for infections/toxins/proteins/ deficiency disorders.
  • Imaging & the brain and spine (X-ray/CT/MRI)
  • To look for tumous, brain damage all problems with blood vessels, bone, nerves and all disks.
  • EEG: Study of electrical activity of the brain.
  • NCS & EMG : Study of nerves & muscles.
  • Evoked protentials: Study of brain’s response to stimulation of hearing, vision & certain nerves.
  • Lumbar puncture: It involvs collection & testing& a small amount &fluid from your spine to look for infections.

D.Use the fast test

If you think you or someone is having a stroke

  1. FACE: Ask the person to smile. Is the face crooked?
  2. ARM:Ask the personto raise both arms. Does one arm drift down?
  3. SPEECH: Ask the person to repeat a phrase. Does their speech sound strange?  Can they do it without slurringwords?
  4. TIME: Don’t waste time. Call 911/help immediately.
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