The neurologist is the specialist who diagnoses, prevents, and treats disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system. He is responsible for diseases and injuries to the spinal cord, brain, and peripheral nerves.
What pathologies does a neurologist treat?
- circulatory disorders of the brain, spinal cord (ischemic, hemorrhagic);
- the consequences of cranial trauma;
- epilepsy, convulsive syndromes;
- neuroinfections (meningitis, encephalitis, and other diseases of viral, fungal, and bacterial etiology):
- injuries of peripheral plexuses, of nerves;
- demyelinating pathologies (multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré disease and others)
- neuromuscular diseases (myodystrophies, myopathies).
Most often, patients turn to a neurologist because of pain in the spinal regions.
When is an appointment with a neurologist necessary?
- pain in the neck, chest, or back;-insomnia;
- fainting states;
- frequent headaches;
- dizziness as an independent symptom;
- the presence of convulsions;
- memory impairment (short-term, long-term);
- impairment of movement coordination;
- decreased skin sensitivity;
- speech problems;
- nervous tics, hyperkinesia;
- olfactory disturbances;
- trembling of the limbs;
- muscle weakness in the lower and upper limbs;
- unsteady gait;
- decreased attention span;
- inability to concentrate;
- low performance;
- unstable blood pressure;
- anxiety;
- panic attacks.