The main function of neurologists encompasses treating various neurological conditions, or problems that are related to the nervous system. Commonly patients consult neurologist when they find symptoms such as coordination problems, muscle weakness, a decrease in sensation and loss of senses. In addition people who facing problems with their senses, such as touch, vision, or smell, are also required to consult neurologists in Delray. According to experts major problems with senses are caused by nervous system disorders. If your loved one has any symptoms of multiple sclerosis, such as tingling, loss of bowel control, or vision loss then you may need to consult a expert neurologist in time.
Well experienced neurologists also treat patients with:
Seizure disorders, such as epilepsy
Infections of the nervous system, including encephalitis, meningitis, or brain abscesses
Neurodegenerative disorders, such as Lou Gehrig’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease
Spinal cord disorders, including inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.
Headaches, such as cluster headaches, migraines, and headaches of unknown origin
Neurologists in Delray specialize in subspecialties that have evolved in order to support the doctor focus on treating certain neurological problems. Since neurologists treat all the symptoms of nervous system some subspecialties include headache medicine, clinical neuromuscular pathology, neurocritical care, Neuron-oncology, geriatric neurology and autonomic disorders.
Neurologists participate in a variety of procedures to help their patients diagnose or treat a condition. As physicians they are trained to investigate, diagnose and treat neurological disorders. They diagnose the patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings staring with a detailed medical history. They begin their examination with interaction and taking a comprehensive medical history of the patient. They then perform a physical examination focusing on evaluating the nervous system. The main components of the neurological check up includes assessment of the patient's cognitive function, cranial nerves, motor strength, sensation, reflexes, coordination, and gait.
Each patient is unique for the neurologists and thus they work towards identifying the best line of treatment that is suitable for the new patient. Subsequent to physical exam and neurological exam they test muscles strength, reflexes and coordination. It is possible that varied disorders have similar symptoms and doctors often need rigorous testing to arrive at the right diagnoses.
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