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- COMMON NEUROLOGICAL
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Common Disorders Treated by Neurologists
- Stroke
- Brain and spinal injuries
- Alzheimers disease
- Muscle disorders
- Headache
- Epilepsy
- Parkinson's disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Tremor
- Peripheral nerve disorders
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Pain
- Some Common Neurological Tests
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- Electronystagmography (ENG)
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- ENG examination is used to evaluate patients
with dizziness and balance problems. The procedure may detect
abnormalities in the peripheral vestibular system, or central
nervous system. Small electrodes are placed above, below, and
beside the patient's eyes to record eye movement to detect nystagmus.
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- Electromyogram (EMG)
- An electromyogram measures and records electrical
activity from the muscles and nerves. This may be helpful in
cases of pain, numbness, tingling or weakness. Because small
needles are inserted into the muscle and mild electrical shocks
are given to stimulate the nerve, slight discomfort is experienced.
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- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
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- An electroencephalogram records the brain's
continuous electrical activity by means of electrodes attached
to the scalp. It is used to help diagnose structural diseases
of the brain and episodes such as seizures, fainting, blacking
out or falling out. It is painless and requires little preparation.
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- Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
(Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis is often crucial
in making the diagnosis of a bleeding disorder, tumor or infection
of the brain or spinal cord. Under local anesthesia, fluid is
withdrawn from the spinal column.
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- Evoked Potentials
- Evoked potentials record the brain's electrical
response to visual, auditory and sensory stimuli. They are useful
to evaluate and diagnose symptoms of dizziness, numbness and
tingling, as well as some visual disorders.
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- Computerized Tomography (CT
Scan)
- Computerized tomography or computer assisted
tomography (CAT scan) is a form of radiology or x-ray which uses
computers to construct two- dimensional pictures of selected
body parts. Dye may be injected into a vein to obtain a better
picture. Other than needle insertion for the dye, this test is
painless.
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- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI)
- MRI is an advanced way of making pictures
of what is inside the brain. It is harmless and involves no radiation.
It is performed by lying still in a small chamber for about 30
minutes. Because MRI utilizes a very strong magnet, if you have
any metal other than dental fillings, you need to notify your
physician.
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