1) What is Neurology?

Neurology is a branch of medical science focusing on nervous system disorders, that includes not just brain disorders but also the spinal cord, brain stem, roots, peripheral nerves plexus, and muscles.[BM32.1]

2) What are the most common neurological disorders?

The most common neurological problems which account for almost 90% of disability-adjusted life-years include: 

• Stroke – serious condition of reduced blood and oxygen supply to the brain 
• Neonatal encephalopathy - Neurologic disfunction seen within the 1st week after birth 
• Migraine – Intense headaches with light sensitivity 
• Dementia – state of forgetfulness and cognition loss
• Meningitis – Inflamed meninges (membranes covering the brain and spinal cord) 
• Epilepsy - Disturbed nerve cell activity, causing seizures
• Nervous system cancers – Abnormal cell growth in the brain or spinal cord
• Autism – Developmental disorder of social communication & repetitive behavioural patterns
• Parkinson’s disease - Nervous system disorder affecting movement

3) What is the difference between neurology and nephrology?

While neurology deals with the nervous system disorders, that includes the disorders of brain, spinal cord, brain stem, roots, peripheral nerves plexus, and muscles, nephrology on the other hand is a medical discipline which deals with the renal system – namely kidneys, ureter urethra etc. 

4) What is the best hospital for neurological Issues or Disorders in Hyderabad?

There has been a severe dearth of neurologists when compared to the growing burden of neurological disorders. In such cases, several factors determine best hospital for neurological issues. Three of the most important factors are the medical acumen of the treating neurologists, the infrastructure of the hospitals and the inclusivity of patient in shared decision-making. KIMS-Arete Hospital is one of the few medical institutions to hold a full-fledged functional neurological department housing neurologists who were cherry picked with the criteria of demonstrating not only academic skill in their medical school but also integrating the ever-changing medical technology through years of practice. Understanding that neurologists may suffer from high rates of burnouts, effecting their practice, and patient care due to their scarcity, KIMS-Arete Hospital established a state-of-the-art facility where neurologists can deliver their best, so that the patients can feel at their best. Contrary to the traditional hospital designs, KIMS-Arete Hospital presents the patients with a more process-oriented structures in which the system is built around to cater patient needs, allowing multi-disciplinary specialties to handle the needs for specific patient groups, with few interdependencies between departments, thus reducing annoyance or destress to patients.[BM33.1] Centering on patient engagement and KIMS-Arete Hospital emphasise Shared Decision Making enabling patients in choosing informed health decisions based on individual values and goals. Understanding the patients' values and goals, targeting discussion of evidence and neurology treatment options, the duo of neurologist and patient collaboratively develop treatment plans. [BM34.1]Incorporating all the three factors, KIMS-Arete Hospital gradually garnered reputation as the Best Neurology Hospital in Hyderabad and strives to keep up the reputation. 

5) What are some subspecialties within neurology?

Since the sensory system is complex, a neurologist may have practical experience in a particular region. Subspecialties have advanced with a specific end goal to render a specialist's core interest. Few of the subspecialities include: 

1. Neuroimmunology 
2. Neuroradiology 
3. Neuropsychology 
4. Neuro-oncology
5. Geriatric neurology[BM35.1]

6) What is the purpose of neurology?

The simple answer can be undoubtedly “to treat, manage and reduce the incidence of neurological disorders”, the real essence of neurology lies in its connection with the human psyche. Since its humble beginnings, the branch of psychology has been always intertwined with neurology and only with the advent of technology and evidenced based experimental knowledge, the differences between both the branches of study have been established. Nevertheless, newer research shows mushrooms which demonstrate alterations of psyche with neurological trauma or other such mishaps. It has been said that neurology is the one nonsurgical specialty that cannot be learned ad hoc for a particular clinical situation and neurologists responsible for maintaining the diagnostic acuity required in complex or difficult cases. [BM36.1]

7) What is the cost of neurological treatments in Hyderabad?

There is no distinct universal cost for neurological treatments. Every treatment comes in ranges with upper and lower limits due to various influencing it such as the type of treatments, location of the hospital, its reputation, the list of facilities it had, surgeon experience or the expertise of the physician etc. 

8) What is the difference between neurology and neuroscience?

Neurology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases and disorders. On the other hand, neuroscience is a broader field encompassing the scientific study of the nervous system, including its structure, function, development, and disorder