NEUROLOGY

Neurology is the branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system, which include the brain, blood vessels, muscles and nerves. The main areas of neurology are: the autonomic, central and peripheral nervous systems. Neurological disorders are comprised of brain cancer, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord disorders, diseases that affect the muscles and peripheral nerves and neuromuscular junctions.

Signs of Neurological Disorders -

The signs of neurological disorders can vary significantly, depending upon the type of disorder as well as the specific area of the body that is affected. In some instances, patient might experience emotional symptoms like mood swings or sudden outbursts etc while in other cases physical symptoms as listed below may be the result.

  • Muscle weakness
  • Partial or complete loss of sensation
  • Seizures
  • Difficulty reading and writing
  • Poor cognitive abilities
  • Unexplained pain
  • Decreased alertness
  • Partial or Complete paralysis
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At Chethana Neuro Centre the type of medication used for the treatment of patient’s neurological disorder will depend on his/her condition and diagnosis of his/her scan reports (MRI, CT etc) if necessary. Common neurological disorders treated here are:

  • Cerebrovascular disease (Stroke)
  • Headache (Tension, Vascular etc)
  • Neurodegenerative diseases – Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Huntington's disease
  • Muscular disorders like Dystrophies etc
  • Memory disorders
  • MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment)
  • Pain disorders - Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia , Trigeminal neuralgia
  • BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) etc.
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