Who is a Neurologist?

Neurologist

A neurologist is a medical doctor. He deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases of the nervous system. The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. The brain is the most important body organ. The brain controls all our activities such as thinking, feeling, and memorizing. The brain also has control centers of the heart and lungs. The spinal cord connects the brain with all parts of the body. The symptoms of brain disorders are behavioral, psychiatric, and psychological. These include headache, numbness, seizures,dizziness, and muscle weakness. Also, you will feel a stinging sensation in your arms or legs. If any of these symptoms appear, then you should consult with your neurologist.

What does a Neurologist treat?

A neurologist treats diseases of the brain and nervous system. They are very experts in diagnosing brain diseases. They order different diagnostic tests such as blood tests, X-rays & magnetic resonance imaging. They can also order electroencephalography, electromyography, and biopsy. Then they interpret the results of these tests and select an effective regimen. They also treat infectious diseases that affect the brain such as meningitis. They arrange a counseling sessions with patients to assess the success of treatment. Neurologist provides treatment for the following diseases,

• Brain aneurysms
• Epilepsy
• Brain tumors
• Myasthenia gravis  
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Encephalitis and Meningitis
• Sleep disorder
• Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease
• Peripheral neuropathy

For appointment booking

Neurologists care about you and your health and are here to help. So if you need to find a neurologist click on DoctorFindy.com for an expert near you. To book an online appointment, please call at 0345-0435621 or go to our website DoctorFindy.com. So we can determine the appointment that is most appropriate for you. You can also book a video appointment depending on your healthcare need. We are very devoted to serving you and your family in the best possible way.