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Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Physicians specializing in the field of neurology are called neurologists and are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with neurological disorders. Most neurologists are trained to treat and diagnose adults. Pediatric neurologists, nearly always a subspecialty of pediatrics, treat neurological disease in children.
Field of work
Neurological disorders are disorders that affect the central nervous system (brain, brainstem and cerebellum), the peripheral nervous system (peripheral nerves - cranial nerves included), or the autonomic nervous system (parts of which are located in both central and peripheral nervous system). Neurologists also diagnose and treat some conditions in the musculoskeletal system.
Major conditions include:
- headache disorders such as migraine, cluster headache and tension headache
- epilepsy and seizure disorders
- neurodegenerative disorders, the most common class being dementias, including Alzheimer's disease
- cerebrovascular disease, such as transient ischemic attacks, and strokes (ischemic or hemorrhagic)
- sleep disorders
- cerebral palsy
- infections of the central nervous system (encephalitis), brain envelopes (meningitis) and peripheral nerves (neuritis), such as brain abscess, herpetic meningoencephalitis, aspergilloma, cerebral hydatic cyst
- some infections of the peripheral nervous system, such as tetanus and botulism
- neoplasms - tumors of the brain and its envelopes (brain tumors), spinal cord tumors, tumors of the peripheral nerves (neuroma)
- movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, chorea, hemiballismus, tic disorder, and Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
- demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis, and of the peripheral nervous system, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
- spinal cord disorders - tumors, infections, trauma, malformations (e.g., myelocele, meningomyelocele, tethered cord)
- disorders of peripheral nerves, muscle (myopathy) and neuromuscular junctions
- traumatic injuries to the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves
- altered mental status, encephalopathy, stupor and coma
Neurological Disorders
Neurology :: Medical Specialties
@robcarrphoto Neurological disorders can lead to kleptomania, but theft is still a sin. KWIM?
FunkyDung (Eric Williams) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:02:49 -0000
@robcarrphoto Neurological disorders can lead to kleptomania, but theft is still a sin. KWIM?
A diet low in omega-3 fatty acids is associated with increased risk of several neurological disorders such as depression http://is.gd/5aH76
SonjaHelga (Ruth SB) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:01:35 -0000
A diet low in omega-3 fatty acids is associated with increased risk of several neurological disorders such as depression http://is.gd/5aH76
A diet low in omega-3 fatty acids is associated with increased risk of several neurological disorders such as depression http://is.gd/5aH76
Ruth2009 (Ruth SB) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:01:34 -0000
A diet low in omega-3 fatty acids is associated with increased risk of several neurological disorders such as depression http://is.gd/5aH76
A diet low in omega-3 fatty acids is associated with increased risk of several neurological disorders such as depression http://is.gd/5aH76
SonjaHelga (Ruth SB) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:01:24 -0000
A diet low in omega-3 fatty acids is associated with increased risk of several neurological disorders such as depression http://is.gd/5aH76
A diet low in omega-3 fatty acids is associated with increased risk of several neurological disorders such as depression http://is.gd/5aH76
Ruth2009 (Ruth SB) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:01:24 -0000
A diet low in omega-3 fatty acids is associated with increased risk of several neurological disorders such as depression http://is.gd/5aH76
@schw_ent RT: Neurological disorders. Interesting!
screaves (Shatara Crystal) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:20:40 -0000
@schw_ent RT: Neurological disorders. Interesting!
Spine Foundation - UK-based medical charity aiming to improve the quality of life for people affected by neurological disorders. Range of information leaflets on-line, along with patient perspectives, newsletter and details of research and educational activities.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Brain & Spine Foundation Online
Welcome to the Brain & Spine Foundation Online ]
Glaxo Neurological Centre - The centre provides advice, information and support to people with a neurological condition and to their families and care professionals.
Meta Description: [ The Mersey Neurological Trust, Glaxo Centre, Non-medical advice and information for people with neurological conditions and their carers ]
Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Support group with online information booklets available.
Migraine Action Association - Registered charity providing support for patients and funding for research. Site details disease and treatment information, research projects and contains a news section and message board.
Neurological Alliance - Collaboration of neurological charities. Site contains information on accessing services, events schedule and newsletter.
OUCH (UK) - Organization dedicated to helping sufferers and those researching into cluster headaches. Profile, objectives, news, research and chat room.
Parkinson's Disease Society - UK charity funding research, patient and family support and education for professionals. Site contains news, disease information, local branch details, research information and useful links.
The Dystonia Society - Charity providing information and support for people with dystonia. Includes details of research, local branch network, and membership.
Meta Description: [ The Dystonia Societyis a registered charity in London UK. Their website contains information about this neurological movement disorder including cervical dystonia (also known as torticollis), blepharospasm, oromandibular dystonia and hemifacial spasm. ]
The Neuropathy Trust - Registered charity providing information to patients with peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain.
Meta Description: [ Neuropathy Trust: Awareness, Communication, Education, Recognition, Diagnosis, and Management ]
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