Questions You Might Have About Neurology

What does a neurologist do?

Neurologists focus on treating problems linked to the nervous system. This includes issues involving the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nerves.

What are neurological disorders?

Neurological disorders involve conditions that affect the brain, spine, and nerves. The nervous system can suffer from over 500 different diseases like Alzheimer’s, brain tumours, headaches, Parkinson's, strokes, and epilepsy

What are some common neurological conditions?

Here are a few neurological problems often seen:

• Alzheimer’s disease
• ALS also called Lou Gehrig’s disease
• Brain tumours
• Cerebrovascular diseases like stroke
• Diseases affecting blood vessels in the brain
• Damage to peripheral nerves
• Epilepsy
• Injuries to the brain or spinal cord
• Multiple sclerosis
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Parkinson's disease
• Severe headaches or migraines
• Sleep issues
• Spine problems
• Uncontrollable shaking

What goes on in a neurological check-up?

The neurologist will look over your medical history and ask about the issues you are facing.

Then, they will do a physical exam to test your vision, strength, coordination, reflexes, memory and problem-solving skills. They will also check how well you can feel touch, smell scents, and recognise sounds.

Your test results will assist your neurologist in figuring out if your issue comes from the brain or the nervous system. Additional tests might be necessary to confirm the diagnosis or decide the most suitable treatment for you.