Neurology

Neurology is the branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the Nervous system, which include the brain, blood vessels, muscles and nerves. The Nervous system consist of : central and peripheral nervous systems, the autonomic. A physician who works under the purview of  neurology is known as a neurologist specialist; while a neurosurgeon treats neurological disorders via surgery.

The Neurological disorders differ based on age and can affect anyone irrespective of age. Paediatric neurologists specialize in treating Neurological problems concerned with younger people who are 18 years old or less than 18 Years. Some of the Disorders that affect the pediatric population include: cerebral palsy , complex metabolic diseases, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and nerve and muscle diseases.

Neurological disorders are diagnosed and treated by a neurologist. The patient’s health history is analysed by a neurological exam which estimate the function of cranial nerves, coordination, mental status, sensation, strength and reflexes. Once a diagnosis is done, further tests could be warranted to guide treatment. Diagnosis is run by tests just like the computed axial tomography scan, resonance imaging, electroencephalography or electromyography.

Neurological disorders are comprised of brain cancer, MS , spinal cord disorders, diseases that affect the muscles and peripheral nerves and neuromuscular junctions.

Neuro-oncology is sub-division of neurology, which consists of the management of patients with primary brain tumors, metastases and thus the neurologic complications of cancer.