neurology in jalandhar

Neurology is a field of medical science that deals with neurological conditions affecting the nervous system of the body. There are a wide range of conditions that fall under neurological disorders. According to multiple studies there are more than 600 types of neurological disorders.

The department of neurology in jalandhar specializes in diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. Some of the most common types of neurological disorder include,

• Migraine. Migraine is the most common example of neurological disorder. It affects millions of people causing severe and throbbing headaches. Migraine is more common in women than in men.
• Strokes. Stroke of brain attack is a medical emergency then can cause due to interruption of blood supply in the brain. It can damage multiple parts of the brain and affect the body both physically and mentally
• Parkinson’s disease. Parkingson’s diseases are neurodegenerative diseases that cause the parts of the brain to deteriorate. It can cause difficulty in movement.
• Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disease that causes the brain to shrink in size by damaging the brain tissues. It can affect a person both physically and mentally. It can also cause some major problems like memory loss, change in personality or behavior.
• Seizures. Siezures occurs due to the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There is a number of conditions that can cause seizures. Epilepsy is in one of the most common conditions
• Spinal cord disorders. Spinal disorders are those conditions that can affect the spinal cord which is also a part of the central nervous system. There are hundreds of conditions that fall under spinal disorder. Some of the most common conditions include
  • Arthritis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Herniated disc
  • Spondylosis
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Tumor
  • Fractured vertebra
  •  Injury or accident

Diagnosis

Neurological disorders are diagnosed by neurologists, radiologist, neuropathologists, and other neuro specialists. The diagnosis procedures used by the department of neurology in Jalandhar include,

• Ultrasound. Ultrasound or sonography includes the imaging of structures within your body using sound waves. This process is used to diagnose conditions such as,
  • Cancer or tumor
  • Blood clots in brain and spine
  • Cerebrovascular disorders
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI is a non-invasive treatment which creates a detailed image of the organs inside the body. It is used to diagnose a wide range of conditions. Some common conditions include,
  • Strokes
  • Tumors
  • Brain injuries
  • Neurological disorders
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Disorder of eyes and ears
• Computed tomography(CT scan). CT scan is used to diagnose many conditions by using X-rays with advanced computer technology to create an accurate 2D or 3D image of internal parts of the body. This procedure is used to diagnose many conditions including,
  • Cancer or tumor
  • Strokes
  • Blood clots
  • Brain injuries
  • Brain aneurysm

Treatment

Treatment of neurological disorder depends on it severity and condition. After the diagnosis, your doctor will provide you with the best available treatment required for your conditions. Some common treatments used to treat neurological treatments include,

• Medication. The main goal of medicines is to reduce the symptoms of the disorder and relive the pain and discomfort
• Therapy. There are many different types of alternative therapies that can improve the condition of neurological disorder. Some common types of therapies include,
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Neurotherapy
  • Purposeful exercise
• Surgery. Surgical procedures are used to remove tumors or other conditions that can lead to the neurological disorder.