5 Reasons To See A Neurologist




A neurologist is a person who treats the conditions related to the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. As our body’s proper functioning is dependent on the working condition of our nervous system. 


If your nervous system is having some flaws. Then you will feel some pain in your five senses. This is when you need to have a trip with a neurologist. Who can help you diagnose and treat your flaws. 


Here are a few reasons as to when you need to see a neurologist.


1) Neuropathic Pain

It is a type of pain that happens when your nerves get damaged due to an injury or a disease. Injury can be through anything such as a sharp object, shooting, burning, etc. The disease can be such as diabetes that can damage your nerves. 


Neuropathic Pain doesn’t get away with common medicines. There will be a need for special treatment. 


2) Migraines

Having headaches is quite common among people. But it becomes uncommon when you are having it quite frequently. As then these are not normal headaches but migraine headaches. Which can last from some hours to days. 


You will become very sensitive to light, loud sounds, strong smells, and may feel nauseous. Seeing a neurologist can help you find a solution for your problems by identifying your trigger points and even prescribing you some medications. 


3) Seizures

Seizures are strange sensations, uncontrolled movements, or loss of consciousness due to some kind of disturbance in your brain. Sometimes seizures can be controlled with normal treatments. But in some conditions (such as epilepsy) it can take a long time before it is cured. A neurologist can help in identifying the type of seizure and provide the correct treatment for the same. 


4) Brain or Spinal Cord

Brain or spinal cord injury occurs due to accidents, falls, injuries during a sports play, etc. Brain injuries can bring some changes in your behavior such as dizziness, seizures, or headaches. Spinal cord injuries will lead to weakness. Which can result in loss of movement. But both are treatable as a neurologist creates a special treatment plan depending on the types of symptoms a patient is facing. The treatment can be a mixture of medications, physical and mental therapy. 


5) Stroke

When there is a loss of blood supply to your brain it is called a stroke. It occurs due to blocked blood vessels or bleeding in the brain. Due to which brain cells start dying. 

You should contact a doctor as soon as you start to feel symptoms such as: 

  • Numbness
  • Weakness
  • Confusion or trouble talking or understanding speech
  • Clumsiness or loss of balance
  • Loss of vision
  • Severe headache

The treatment involves medications to remove the blood coating added with a rehabilitation program. 

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