Neurology is the branch of medicine that studies the nervous system. It examines the function of the brain, cerebellum, brainstem and spinal cord, as well as the nerve network connecting these structures to other organs, and assesses how the system works in coordination with the muscles. Conditions arising in these areas are the main focus of neurology.
What conditions does a Neurology specialist treat?
- Headache
- Dizziness (vertigo)
- Numbness or weakness in arms, hands, legs and feet
- Fainting (syncope)
- Vision disorders
- Involuntary movements and contractions
- Absence seizures
- Gait (walking) disorders
- Hand tremor
- Drooping eyelid (ptosis)
- Facial numbness or asymmetry
- Memory loss / forgetfulness
- Behavioral changes
- Sleep disorders
- Stroke and paralysis
- Back and neck pain
