Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

When should you visit a neurologist and what happens during your first visit?

Answer

Your doctor may refer you to a neurologist if your symptoms are intense and require immediate care from a specialist. During your first visit, your neurologist will review your medical history and will perform a physical exam of your nerves and brain.  Your doctor may also recommend you to undergo other tests to check your vision, smell odors, hearing, coordination, memory, strength, reflexes and cognitive abilities.  Based on the analysis from these tests, your neurologist will manage your condition in the best way possible.

Question 2

How can you differentiate between a neurosurgeon and a neurologist?

Answer

Neurosurgeon - Neurosurgeons are doctors who use surgical and nonsurgical treatments to treat injuries and conditions related to the brain, spine, and nervous system. Some of the most common conditions treated by neurosurgeons are : Aneurysm Blocked arteries Brain tumor Spinal surgery. Neurologist - They are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the conditions related to the nervous system such as: Sleep disorders Headaches  Strokes Brain Tumours  Epilepsy  Injuries and infections related to brain and spinal cord Alzheimer's disease Multiple sclerosis and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) Pain in the back  Seizures Parkinson’s disease. A common difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon is that, a neurologist can only monitor and supervise the treatment and can refer patients to neurosurgeons who require a surgery.   

Question 3

What causes neurological disorders?

Answer

There are several factors that can lead to a neurological disorder -  Genetic factors  Lifestyle causes  Infections and environmental causes  Physical injuries  Lack of proper nutrition.

Question 4

How can you identify signs and symptoms of neurological disorders?

Answer

Common signs and symptoms of neurological disorders include: Complete or partial paralysis Weakness in muscles Pain without any injury  Poor cognitive skills and difficulty in reading and writing Seizures.

Question 5

Is there a treatment for neurological disorders?

Answer

With the rapid advances in neurology, almost all the neurological disorders are treatable. Today, rapid strides in technology have enabled early diagnosis of the disease, improving the overall outcomes.   

Question 6

What are the most common neurological disorders?

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Some of the most common neurological disorders are: Stroke Migraine Parkinson’s disease Epilepsy Alzheimer’s disease Muscular Dystrophies  Peripheral Neuropathy.

Question 7

What is the role of a neurologist?

Answer

A neurologist is a medical professional that specializes in treating diseases and conditions related to the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. These doctors are also responsible for diagnosing, managing and treating neurological disorders.

Question 8

What is neurology? 

Answer

It is one of the bigger domains of neuroscience that deals with nervous system disorders of the brain, blood vessels, muscles and nerves.

Question 9

What is neuroscience?

Answer

Neurosciences is a scientific study of the nervous system. This is a multidisciplinary branch that deals with the cellular, functional, behavioral, evolutionary, computational, molecular, and medical aspects of the nervous system. Neurosciences also focuses on the human brain and analyzes how it regulates our body and our behavior.