Clinic Overview
What Is Neurology?
Neurology is the medical specialty that studies diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nervous system, and muscles, and provides diagnosis and treatment for these conditions.
What Do Neurologists Do?
Neurologists diagnose and treat many conditions affecting the brain and nervous system.
Among these are:
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Headaches and migraines
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Dizziness
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Strokes
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Epilepsy
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Multiple sclerosis (MS)
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Parkinson's
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Alzheimer's and other types of dementia
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Sleep disorders
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Foot and hand pain, numbness in the hands
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Nighttime cramps (Restless Legs Syndrome)
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Neuralgia (neuropathic pain)
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Neck and lower back pain
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Sleep movement disorders
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Double vision
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Brain and spinal cord tumors and inflammations
In addition, assessing and monitoring the psychological effects of these conditions is also part of the responsibilities of neurologists.
Diagnostic and Treatment Methods
Neurological diagnosis begins with a detailed examination and is supported by electrophysiological tests:
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EEG (Electroencephalography)
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EMG (Electromyography)
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Specialized nerve tests such as VEP, SEP, and BAEP
In addition, the diagnosis is confirmed using radiological imaging methods:
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CT (Computed Tomography)
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MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
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PET-CT
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Doppler Ultrasound
Diagnosis and treatment plans are tailored to each individual based on the course of the disease.
Egemed Hospital Neurology Services
At our hospital:
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Full-time neurology outpatient clinic
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Emergency neurology services
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Neurology Intensive Care Unit
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Inpatient ward
is available. In addition, detailed neurological evaluations can be performed using EEG and EMG examinations.