Neurological Conditions & Symptoms
Your primary care team may refer you to a neurologist if you experience:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
- Dystonia
- Epilepsy (seizures)
- Essential tremor
- Gait or balance problems
- Guillain barre syndrome
- Headaches
- Language difficulty
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Radiculopathy
- Spinal muscular atrophy
- Stroke
- Tourette syndrome
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Neurological Tests
Your doctor might order one of these exams to find the reason for your symptoms.
Electromyography (EMG)
EMG shows how well your muscles and nerves work. During the test, small sensors are placed on your skin or in your muscles to measure electrical activity. This helps your doctor understand any muscle or nerve issues you might have.
Electroencephalography (EEG)
EEG checks the electrical activity in your brain. By placing small sensors on your scalp, a clinician can see how your brain waves are functioning. This test helps your neurologist diagnose conditions like seizures or sleep problems.
Neurological Treatments
Depending on your diagnosis, your neurological team may recommend one or more treatments.
Medications
Your neurologist will find the best medications for your condition and adjust them as needed to help you manage symptoms. With regular check-ins and tailored treatment plans, you’ll learn how to get the most benefit from your medicine.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation helps you get back to doing the things you love after a neurological issue, like a stroke or brain injury. Through personalized exercises and therapy, you can restore strength, improve coordination and make daily activities easier. Physical, occupational and speech therapists offer the support you need to regain control of your life.
Botox Injections
Botox injections relax certain nerves to help prevent muscle spasms, migraines and symptoms of neurological disorders like dystonia. Botox works by temporarily blocking the nerve signals that cause muscle contractions, reducing your pain. With precise injections, you can get back to your everyday routine with fewer disruptions.
Mental Health Care
Behavioral health care helps you cope with the emotional and mental challenges that can come with neurological conditions. Psychiatrists can prescribe medication to treat your symptoms, and psychologists can help you manage stress and depression. By focusing on your mental health, you may feel more resilient and empowered.
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