Neurology is the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates body activities. It can be understood as one large system made up of two sub-systems.
Our body’s Central Nervous System refers to the brain and spinal cord, and the Peripheral Nervous System refers to all other neural elements, such as eyes, ears, skin, and other "sensory receptors."
Our neurologists treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, such as:
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Cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke
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Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis
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Headache disorders
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Infections of the brain and peripheral nervous system
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Movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease
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Neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease)
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Seizure disorders, such as epilepsy
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Spinal cord disorders
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Neurology - Services
Diagnostic Tests: Include Electroencephalography (EEG) to measure brain activity, nerve conduction studies and Electromyography (EMG) to assess nerve and muscle function, and imaging techniques like CT, MRI, and angiography.
Laboratory Tests: Include blood, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid analysis to check for infections, inflammation, or metabolic issues.