This system is divided into two major parts, which are:
Central nervous system: the spinal cord and the brain.
Peripheral nervous system: sensory receptors, eyes, ears, skin.
Neurologists are medical specialists who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system, such as:
Headaches and migraines
Epilepsy
multiple sclerosis
Sciatica
Back pain
Parkinson’s disease
Dementia and Alzheimer
Brain tumors
Dizziness and vertigo
Stroke
Movement disorders
Cerebrovascular diseases
Neuromuscular diseases
Neuroinflammatory and neuroinfectious diseases
Neuro-immunological diseases
What does a neurologist do?
Neurologists in Dubai provide comprehensive healthcare services for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. They also manage and treat conditions that affect the nervous system. Typically, disorders of the nervous system are characterized by:
Muscle weakness
Coordination problems
Alteration of sensations
Confusion
Dizziness
In addition, neurologists help people who have problems with their senses, as these can be caused by disorders of the nervous system.
Neurology hospital in Dubai usually offer a range of health services and diagnostic options. These usually include neurological tests that examine reflexes, muscle strength and coordination to determine the underlying condition.
In addition, since most of these conditions have similar symptoms, various tests may be performed to narrow down the condition. Some of the diagnostic procedures include:
- electroencephalography (EEG).
EEG procedures involve placing electrodes on the scalp to measure electrical activity in the brain. This procedure can be used to diagnose various brain conditions, such as inflammation, injury, tumors, and seizures, as well as other psychiatric disorders.
- dementia screening
Dementia screening is used for early detection of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease after an episode of nonspecific memory impairment or unusual forgetfulness.
- analysis of the risk of stroke
This diagnostic procedure uses ultrasound and risk calculation to examine blood vessels as well as blood flow to perform a stroke risk calculation that estimates the potential for stroke within a 10-year period or on a lifetime basis.
- nerve conduction velocity (NCV).
NCV examines the ability of your nerves to send signals that control muscles. The procedure measures the speed of transmission of electrical impulses in the nerves.
- electromyography (EMG).
EMG tests measure the electrical activity between your spine or brain and the peripheral nerves in your arms and legs. In general, peripheral nerves are responsible for muscle control during movement or at rest. EMGs help diagnose spinal cord disorders and general nerve or muscle dysfunction. Often EMG test results are used in conjunction with NCV test results.
- ultrasound examination
This is a non-invasive procedure used to examine the blood vessels and circulation. There are three types of ultrasound examinations, including extracranial Doppler (ECD), transcranial Doppler (TCD), and duplex sonography.
- evoked potentials
This diagnostic procedure measures electrical activity in the brain in response to light, sound, touch, and visual simulation. Usually, neurologists use this procedure to diagnose disorders of the sensory organs. There are four types of evoked potential tests, including:
Magnetic evoked potentials (MEP).
Visual evoked potentials (VEP)
Somato-sensory evoked potentials (SSEP)
Acoustically evoked potentials (AEP)
- sympathetic skin responses (SSR)
SSR tests are used to diagnose dysfunction of sympathetic fibers located in the peripheral nerves of the legs and hands.
- electronystagmography (ENG).
ENG is used to examine the involuntary movements caused by nystagmus, as well as dizziness, balance disorders and lightheadedness.
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