Neurology is primarily concerned with disorders of the nervous system and brain. The neurological disorders include diseases involving autonomic, central and peripheral nervous systems. It may also include muscles, blood vessels and nerves. Neurological diseases include diseases of peripheral muscles and nerves, neuromuscular junctions and spinal cord.
A neurologist is a physician who practices neurology. The disorders of spinal cord, nerves and the brain are treated by a neurologist that include –
Epilepsy
Tremor
Stroke
Parkinson’s disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Heartache
Pain
Alzheimer’s disease
Sleep disorders
Spinal cord and brain injuries
Multiple sclerosis
Peripheral nerve disorders
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric Neurology is specifically concerned with neurological problems with those children who are under 18 years of age. It has been seen that a large number of children are suffering from neurological diseases and epilepsy. The primary concern of a pediatric neurologist is to treat disorders of peripheral, central and autonomous nervous systems. Their primary role is to confront the unique symptoms of epilepsy in children.
Neurological Disorders in Children
Autistic disorders
Congenital anomalies of the brain and Hydrocephalus
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit (ADD)
Headaches
Brain and spinal cord tumors
Seizure disorders
Concussion and head trauma
Balance and equilibrium
Metabolic-degenerative diseases of the brain
Neuromuscular disorders
Cerebral palsy
Neurofibromatosis
Tourette syndrome, tic disorders and movement disorders
Symptoms of Neurological Disorders
Some common symptoms include –
Pain
Weakness
Tremor
Seizures
Headaches
Memory loss
Numbness
Neurological Diagnostic Tests
A patient has to go through a number of tests that include x-rays of the patient’s skull and chest, neurological exam, patient history and physical exam. These tests are done in order to determine specific neurological injury or disorder. Nuclear medicine imaging is also involved where little amounts of radioactive materials are used for examining organ structure and function. Whereas diagnostic imaging involves the use of electrical charges and magnets for examining human anatomy. Some of the common tests include –
Biopsy
Computed topography
Intrathecal contrast-enhanced CT scan
Cerebro fluid analysis
Discography
Brain scans
Angiography
Electromyography
Electronystagmography (ENG)
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Polysomnogram
Ultrasound imaging
Thermography
Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
Cost of Neurology
The cost of neurology and pediatric neurology treatment in India is substantially lower as compared to other developed countries.
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While it is issued by WHO and most other countries that we will have to learn to live with COVID, Medical India Tourism Consultants shall recommend the best places to travel in India for your medical treatment, which are COVID safe.
Medical India tourism has tied up with the top hospital chains in India and we have closely worked with our partners to enforce safety standards that will ensure the hygiene and well-being of the guests.
We have researched thoroughly before recommending to the patients' specific hotels that follow safety and hygiene standards.
Everyone involved in patient handling will be thoroughly thermal scanned for illness.
Safety kits which will include a face mask and sanitizer will be kept in the vehicles and shall be provided to you upon request.
Our safety measures start with picking up the patient and his family from the airport. We ensure to follow all the measures during hospital visits and treatment. It will be taken care of till the last day of your Medical tour to India.
All our tourist vehicles will be thoroughly sanitized before and after each trip. The safety and wellbeing of chauffeurs & guests are our utmost priority.
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