A neurologist is a medical specialist dedicated to diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. They manage a wide range of conditions, including:
- Cerebrovascular Diseases: Such as stroke and other vascular disorders affecting the brain.
- Demyelinating Disorders: Including multiple sclerosis and other conditions involving the loss of myelin.
- Headache Disorders: For example, migraines and other types of headache syndromes.
- Neurodegenerative Diseases: Such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
- Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Encompassing various conditions characterized by recurrent seizures.
- Neuromuscular Disorders: Such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which affects the communication between nerves and muscles.
- Infections of the Nervous System: Including meningitis and encephalitis, conditions that impact the brain and spinal cord.
Neurologists make use of a variety of diagnostic tools, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), electroencephalography (EEG), nerve conduction studies, and various assessments of nervous system functions. It is important to note that neurologists do not perform surgical procedures; surgical interventions are within the domain of neurosurgeons.
