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Who Is a Neurologist

A neurologist is a specialist who represents considerable authority in treating ailments of the nervous system. The nervous system comprises two sections: the central and peripheral nervous system. It includes the brain and spinal cord.

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Who Is a Neurologist

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  1. Who is a Neurologist? A neurologist is a specialist who represents considerable authority in treating ailments of the nervous system. The nervous system comprises two sections: the central and peripheral nervous system. It includes the brain and spinal cord.

  2. Neurologist Subspecialties A specialist who may focus their training on: • Headache medicine • Neurocritical care • Vascular (stroke care) neurology • Autonomic disorders • Geriatric neurology • Child (pediatric) neurology • Neuro-oncology • Sleep medicine • Neuromuscular medicine • Interventional neuroradiology • Epilepsy

  3. When To See a Neurologist A primary care doctor may refer a person to a neurologist if they develop symptoms that suggest a neurological condition, such as: • Frequent or severe headache • Muscle weakness • Confusion • Dizziness • Loss of coordination • Partial or complete paralysis • Tactile changes that influence the feeling of touch, vision, smell or taste

  4. What Conditions Do They Treat? Neurologist treat neurological conditions, which are issues that influence the cerebrum, spinal string, and nerves. These terms include: • stroke • brain tumors • brain aneurysms • epilepsy • headaches and migraines • peripheral neuropathy • sleep disorders • Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease

  5. Prepare for Your Neurologist Visit Helps prepare for your consultation: • Write down your symptoms and other health information, including medications, allergies, past illnesses, and your family medical history. • List your questions. • Send your previous test results to the neurologist, or take them with you. • Bring a friend or family member along to make sure you don't miss anything. https://www.skedoc.com/ https://www.skedoc.com/hyderabad/madhapur/neurologist

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