A neurologist is a headache specialist doctor who treats the medical disorders that happen in the body’s nervous system. In the human body, the nervous system is complex that coordinates the functioning.

Two major divisions in the nervous system of the body include:

• The brain and spinal cord are part of the central nervous system.
• The peripheral nervous system includes neural elements such as ears, eyes, skin, and other sensory receptors.

The doctor did specialization in neurology as a neurologist. Furthermore, the neurologist treats the disorders that affect the brain, nerves, and spinal cord.

Different kinds of neurological disorders

• Cardiovascular stroke
• Headache
• Infection can happen in the brain and the peripheral nervous system
• Multiple Sclerosis 
• Parkinson Disease (Movement Disorder)
• Epilepsy 
• Spinal Cord Disorder
• Speech and Language Disorder
• Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease.

List of duties that the neurologists perform 

The neurologists referred to as the high-trained clinicians hold the capability of diagnosing complex neurological conditions in people. They take the patient’s detailed medical history, including vision, speech, strength, mental status, coordination, sensation, gait, and reflexes.

Tests have been performed to examine the neurological condition of the patient.  Neurologists gather medical history information. Then, perform the list of tests accordingly to start with the treatment.

• Computerized Assisted Tomography (CAT) Scan or Computerized Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Nerve conduction studies and electromyography (NCS/EMG)
• Lumbar puncture (LP) to analyze the cerebral fluid
• Electroencephalography (EEG)

Conclusion 

General neurologists perform the test procedures. On the other hand, specialist neurologists work on the condition in the operating room. They can perform the medical procedures on the patients’ autonomic testing, spine monitoring, toxic injections, endovascular procedures, and skin and muscle biopsies when treating the patient’s neurological disorder.

Asian Neuro Centre is one of the largest and most experienced practices in Indore where the best & experienced neurologist is skilled in dozens of specialties, working to ensure quality care and successful recovery.

Dr. Navin Tiwari
Consulting Neurologist