Patients are important to know what the neurologist is treating. Having dealt with this issue, you can turn to a specialist in time and warn the worsening of the situation. The services of a neurologist are needed not only by adults, but also by children. That during reception there were no "surprises", it is important to understand how the examination at the doctor passes.
The neurologist - what is this doctor?
This doctor diagnoses and treats a myriad of pathologies. All of them are related to the activity of the nervous system. Specialization of the child's doctor is slightly different from the adult. The neurologist treats such diseases:
- arachnoiditis ;
- Alzheimer's disease;
- insomnia in its various manifestations;
- Cerebral palsy;
- stroke;
- Parkinson's disease ;
- severe headaches;
- sciatica;
- pain of lumbago;
- migraines ;
- myopathy;
- polio;
- tunnel syndrome;
- hyperactivity;
- impaired cerebral circulation;
- Willis disease;
- Neuropathy.
To what the neurologist treats, you can add tuberculous meningitis, encephalitis and meningitis. In fact, these infectious diseases are a specialization of infectious diseases. However, after these diseases, serious consequences can occur, affecting the functioning of the brain and spinal cord. All this affects the coordination of movement, speech and memory. Elimination of such consequences is handled by this specialist.
What is neurology?
This is a very capacious science. Neurology is a discipline that studies the connection between the patient's state of health and the state of his nervous system. The following treatment methods are used here:
- medicamentous - presume taking medications;
- drug-free (acupuncture, diet, reflexotherapy, herbal medicine);
- physical (magnetotherapy, myostimulation, laser therapy);
- surgical.
Neurologist and neuropathologist - what's the difference?
In our country, there is no distinction between these terms. Until recently, a specialist dealing with these pathologies, was called a neuropathologist. However, the list of tasks assigned to such a doctor was revised. Along with this, the name of the specialization has changed. In Europe, a neurologist and neuropathologist are two different names. The first is to treat pathologies associated with a disturbance in the work of the nervous system. In addition, this doctor helps to cope with sleep disorders. The neuropathologist specializes in pathologies of blood vessels and brain. In fact, their duties vary.
How is the appointment with a neurologist?
At the first visit, the doctor will listen carefully to the patient's complaints. This will allow you to collect an anamnesis of the disease. Neurologic consultation also involves tactile and visual examination. During the reception, the specialist will check the main reflexes. To test some of them, special tools can be used. To assess individual reflexes and the condition of the muscles, the doctor may ask the patient to remove some of the clothing.
How is the neurologic examination?
It is important for the patient to know what will happen in the doctor's office to prepare. Reception of the neurologist assumes carrying out of such manipulations:
- Using a special malleus, the doctor will check the condition of the optic nerve. The patient needs to follow the instrument without turning his head.
- Check some reflexes the doctor will be able to mimic. In this case, you will need to wrinkle your forehead, say "A" or show your tongue.
- To test the sensitivity of the face, the doctor uses a needle. During such procedure the neurologist is interested in the patient, what he experiences sensations.
- To draw a conclusion about the state of the muscles and reflexes, the doctor will ask the patient to bend his arm at the elbow. According to the results, the doctor estimates from 1 to 5.
- To determine the state of spinal nerves and pain points, drawing on the skin of the back is used.
- To check the deep reflexes of the legs and hands, the doctor will tap the hammer on the tendons.
- Coordination of the movement is tested Romberg pose.
Diagnoses of a neurologist
To properly assign treatment, the doctor will recommend the patient to undergo a complete examination. Thanks to this procedure, the doctor can make an unmistakable diagnosis. Instrumental and laboratory studies can be used. More often the diagnosis of the neurologist is established after such research procedures:
- electroencephalography;
- X-ray;
- electroneuromyography;
- MRI;
- dopplerography;
- CT;
- laboratory tests.
When it is necessary to address to the neurologist?
There are symptoms that indicate that the patient needs medical care. Here when to address to the neurologist:
- if there are convulsive seizures;
- in cases where memory dips are observed;
- for sleep disturbances;
- If in the eyes of two or the image is perceived distorted;
- when coordination of movement is impaired;
- with severe headaches;
- if one muscle is tense, and others (symmetrically located) are relaxed;
- with paralysis.
Neurologist's advice
To strengthen the cardiovascular system and prevent the onset of VSD, osteochondrosis and other neurological pathologies, moderate physical activity is important. Especially effective is swimming. During such exercises, the nervous system relaxes and the pain subsides. In addition, the water reduces the load on the spine, joints and muscle corset. Disappears accumulated a day's stress.
Those who do not have the opportunity to visit the pool, a neurologist can advise you to perform special exercises for joints and backs on the Pilates system. They are based on chest breathing, which helps to stretch and stabilize the spine. All exercises should be performed solely under the supervision of an experienced specialist, since an incorrectly calculated load can do more harm than good.
Councils of the children's neurologist are aimed mainly at normalizing sleep. Adults should sleep at least 8 hours a day. For children, the time should be increased to 9-10 hours (all depends on the age of the baby). In case of sleep disturbance, the state of health, brain activity and work of all organs and systems deteriorates. This is especially dangerous in childhood. Because of this violation, babies may lag behind in growth and development. It is also important to stay at least 2 hours a day outdoors.
Additional recommendations of the neurologist:
- It is necessary to revise your diet, enriching the menu with healthy healthy food.
- It is necessary to put in order and your way of life. This implies the rejection of bad habits, for example, such as smoking, alcohol abuse and so on.
- If you see any alarming symptoms, you should immediately contact your doctor. Knowing what the children's neurologist (or a specialist for adult patients) is treating, you can, without waiting for the aggravation of the situation, start the therapy in time.