What Conditions Does a Neurologist Treat?
Conditions treated by a neurologist include:
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia
Brain or spinal cord injury
Vascular malformations
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Cerebral palsy and spasticity
Arteriovenous malformations and cerebral aneurysms
Concussion
Epilepsy
Encephalitis
Headaches/ migraines
Facial pain syndromes
Hydrocephalus
Mental and behavioural health disorders
Meningitis
Multiple sclerosis
Pain in the neck, back and spine
Parkinson’s disease
Peripheral neuropathy
Stroke
Sleep disorders
Tremor, dystonia
Tumours of the brain and spine
What Procedures Does a Neurologist Perform?
Common neurologic tests that a neurologist may perform include:
Angiography: An angiography detects blockage or damage in the blood vessels of the head, brain or neck.
Biopsy: A biopsy involves the removal of a small piece of muscle, nerve or brain tissue for examination.
Cerebrospinal fluid analysis: This test involves the removal of a fluid sample surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Imaging tests such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X rays and ultrasound.
EEG (electroencephalography): An EEG detects the brain’s electrical activity and helps in the diagnosis of seizures, infections, brain injury and tumours.
EMG (electromyography): An EMG records electrical activity in the muscles and diagnoses disorders of the nerves and muscles.
ENG (electronystagmography): A group of tests done to diagnose balance disorders, dizziness and involuntary movement in the eye.
PET (positron emission tomography): This type of imaging test helps detect tumours and is used to evaluate brain tumours, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy.
Facilities Available at the Department of Neurology, Artemis Hospital Gurgaon
Imaging: Three Tesla MRI machines and an ultra-fast CT scanner
PET CT scan.
EEG
EMG
NCV
Visual Evoked Potential, and
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential
Reasons to Make an Appointment With a Neurologist
See a neurologist in Gurgaon at Artemis Hospital if you are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms:
Memory disturbances
Loss of consciousness
Smell or taste disturbances
Seizures
Vision problems
Tingling or numbness sensations
Facial asymmetries
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus), deafness
Vertigo
Difficulty with tongue movements or swallowing
Muscle weakness, spasms, cramps and twitching
Headache, neck and back pain
Slowness in movement
Tremors
How to Book an Appointment With a Neurologist at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon?
Booking an appointment with a neurologist in Gurgaon at Artemis Hospital can be done in a few simple steps. You can call our customer care number at +91-124-4511111 or send us a message on our WhatsApp number at +91-95992-85476. If you prefer, you can also book an appointment through the Artemis Mobile App, available for both iOS and Android users or via our online patient portal.
FAQs
What does a neurologist treat?
A neurologist specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the brain and nervous system. A neurologist treats conditions including but not limited to Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
What are the symptoms of a neuro problem?
Some of the common symptoms of a neuro problem may include abnormal movement, such as difficulty walking or tremors, a feeling of lump in the throat or difficulty swallowing, loss of balance, episodes of unresponsiveness and seizures.
Can a neurologist detect nerve damage?
Yes, neurologists detect nerve damage. They may perform tests to determine an underlying condition and devise a treatment plan accordingly.
What to expect on a first appointment with a neurologist?
A neurologist will discuss health history in detail and any other conditions an individual is being treated for. Additionally, a neurologist will review your health records, and order lab and diagnostic tests.