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neurologicalNeurology is the science of diseases affecting the nervous system. Neurologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating these diseases.

The nervous system consists of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), peripheral nervous system (nerve roots, nerves, union muscle and nerve and muscles) and autonomic nervous system (responsible for regulating blood pressure, heart rate, sweating, etc.).

Neurological diseases are many, some common (migraine, stress and depression, stroke and cerebral hemorrhage, etc.). And not so common (multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Guillain Barre syndrome, etc.)..

The diagnosis of these diseases is first of all clinical, ie, based on history and patient history and physical examination. Then, when the neurologist sees fit, request more specific examinations such as computed tomography, MRI, EEG, EMG, transcranial Doppler, etc.

Once the diagnosis, the neurologist will find the most effective treatment for the patient. As every patient is different each other, the physician should indicate the drug that creates more appropriate for your patient.

Once the treatment, the patient must go to his neurologist checks prompted. Some diseases require a few checks (eg attacks of vertigo or dizziness) and others require more controls (epilepsy, cerebral vascular attacks, etc.)..

Finally, the main objective is to solve the problem the patient, and if there is no definitive treatment for their disease and find ways to best manage the symptoms the patient may have.

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