Neurology is the branch of Medicine that deals with the anatomy, function and disorders of the brain and the nervous system. A Neurologist is a medical specialist dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions affecting the nervous system. Common neurological conditions include:
- Parkinson's disease, Tremor, Restless Leg Syndrome and other Movement disorders
- Migraine, Tension-type, Trigeminal neuralgia, and other Headaches & Pain conditions
- Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs), and other Cerebrovascular diseases
- Alzheimer's disease and other Dementias
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Concussion and post-concussion syndrome
- Nerve & Muscle disorders, Motor Neuron Disease and other Neuromuscular Disorders
- Balance problems, dizziness and vertigo (Ataxias and Vestibular Disorders)
- Epilepsy and Seizures
- Encephalitis, Meningitis and other Infections of the nervous system
- Brain and Spinal cord Tumours & Developmental Defects
- Orthostatic hypotension, syncope and other Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
- Functional Neurological Disorders