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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
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Alzheimer's Association - Greater Illinois Chapter - Includes resources, support and assistance for patients, their families and caregivers. Informacja po Polsku. Informacion en Espanol.
Meta Description: [ The Alzheimer's Association-Greater Illinois Chapter, an area chapter of a national voluntary health organization, provides information and services to people with Alzheimer's, caregivers, researchers, physicians, and health care professionals. ]
Canavan Research Illinois - Information about this organization as well as about the neurological demyelinating disease, its research, fund raising and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Canavan Research Illinois, a nonprofit organization, was founded
by parents dedicated to finding a cure and treatment for Canavan disease ]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society of Illinois - Educates and informs the public, health professionals, patients and their families, and interested agencies and groups on CFS. Includes programs, services, and events calendar, and contacts.
Epilepsy Foundation of North and Central Illinois - Serves to improve the lives affected by epilepsy by creating an environment of empowerment, independence, and mutual respect. Includes overview of programs, support groups, advocacy, donations, and contact details for area offices.
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Huntington's Disease Society of America, Illinois Chapter - Provides support and services to HD patients and their families. News, information, list of doctors, membership forms, and online resources.
Illinois Spina Bifida Association (ISBA) - A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with spina bifida through direct services, information, referral, research, and public awareness.
Meta Description: [ The Illinois Spina Bifida Association® (ISBA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with spina bifida through direct services, information, referral, research, and public awareness. ]
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Greater Illinois Chapter - Provides information on local programs and services, resources about Multiple Sclerosis, current research and treatments, along with fundraising and volunteer opportunities, such as MS Walk and MS Bike Tours.
Rett Syndrome Association of Illinois - State organization that provides support for those affected by this neurological disorder that occurs predominantly in girls. Includes an events calendar, programs and services, and contacts.
Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois - An information and resource site for people with, or associated with, spinal cord injury. offers an upcoming events calendar, peer support groups, injury prevention programs, and outdoor adventure programs.
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Cord Injury Association of Illinois is a non-profit information
and support resource for
people paralyzed by spinal cord injury and their families. ]
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