Neurology

Neurology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system, which include the brain, blood vessels, muscles and nerves. Neurology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and disease involving the central and peripheral nervous systems (and their subdivisions, the autonomic and somatic nervous systems), including their coverings, blood vessels, and all effector tissue, such as muscle. The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates body activities. It has two major divisions:

• Central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord
• Peripheral nervous system: all other neural elements, such as eyes, ears, skin, and other “sensory receptors”

A neurologist is a physician specializing in neurology and trained to investigate, or diagnose and treat neurological disorders. The nervous system is made of two parts: the central and peripheral nervous system. It includes the brain and spinal cord. Neurologists may also be involved in clinical research, clinical trials, and basic or translational research. They also specialize in nonsurgical management of disorders of the nervous system.

Symptoms that commonly require a neurologist include the following:

• Coordination problems
• Muscle weakness
• A change in sensation
• Confusion
• Dizziness

The neurologist also treats disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, such as:

• Seizure disorders, such as epilepsy
• Cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke
• Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis
• Neuromuscular disorders, such as myasthenia gravis
• Infections of the nervous system, including encephalitis, meningitis, or brain abscesses
• Neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and Alzheimer’s disease
• Spinal cord disorders, including inflammatory and autoimmune disorders
• Headaches, such as cluster headaches, and migraine
• Speech and language disorders
• Child Neurology
• Treatment of adult spasticity
• Neuro – Ophthalmology
• Neurotology

The team of Neuro-physicians and surgeons at Ruby General Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate and easy-to-access care to patients with neurological diseases and disorders.We care and we help the family in caring for the patients. This we do by applying innovative and promising solutions, from surgery of the Brain and Spine wherever surgery is the solution. With our patients needing medical (non surgical and post-surgical) solutions for their neurological issues we have our coordinated approach with Neurologists, Counselors, Rehabilitant Specialists.