Why do you need a neurologist?
Many people would question why they need a neurologist if they already got a family doctor. It is important to know the function and roles of a Neurologist. They are doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the brain, spine and nerve. They don’t do surgery. Your family doctor might recommend that you see one if they think you have a neurological disorder that needs expert care.
According to The Brain & Spine Foundation; The term ‘neurological’ comes from neurology — the branch of medicine that deals with problems affecting the nervous system. The word neuro means nerve and nervous system. Some neurological problems or conditions are present from birth (congenital), some are hereditary (genetic) and others have a sudden onset due to injury or illness, such as a head injury or stroke or a cancer of the brain or spine.
Some of the common neurological problems in the country today are as follows:
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Palsy
- Dementia
- Dizziness
- Epilepsy
- Headache
- Motor Disorder
- Autoimmune Disorder
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Facial Pain
- Back & Neck pain
- Neuropathic Pain
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Sleep Disorder
If a person suffers from any medical conditions, better to visit your family doctors. If one experiences a neurological disorders stated above, it is advisable to go straight to a neurologist rather than a primary care doctor. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles. Most of the time, a primary care doctor refers patients to a neurologist if they have symptoms that indicate a neurological condition. #neurologist #neurology #neuro #specialist #doctor #winnielimkhoo #physician #manila #philippines
