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Neurology
Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders and diseases of the central nervous system.
246 Questions
Are blackouts more likely to be experienced by men?
No, women are more likely experience blackout than men.
What is the best pre medical college for my speciality?
Neurology requires many years of specialization and training. Some of the best medical schools in the country include Washington University in MO and Johns Hopkins University. These have some of the higher neurology program placement rates in the country.
Neurological means the study of the nervous system. The branch of mediance that deals with the structure and function of the nervous system and
What are common medications used on a neurology unit?
Common medications used on a neurology unit include antiepileptics such as levetiracetam and phenytoin for seizure management, anticoagulants like warfarin and dabigatran for stroke prevention, and medications for migraine relief such as triptans. Additionally, patients may receive neuroprotective agents like edaravone for neurodegenerative diseases and muscle relaxants such as baclofen for spasticity. Pain management may involve opioids or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as well.
Can bells palsy make you feel tired?
No, it merely affects the trigeminal and/or facial nerve of the face.
A neurologic deficit is a functional abnormality of a body area due to a decrease in the function of the brain, spinal cord, muscles, or nerves.
Examples include inability to speak, decreased sensation, loss of balance, weakness, mental function problems, visual changes, abnormal reflexes, and walking problems.
See also: Focal neurologic deficits
Does the study of neurology include brain and spinal cord?
Yes, but it also includes the peripheral nerves that come off of the spinal cord and their relationship with the muscles in the body.
Inflammation from bells palsy around mouth area?
Unlikely; Bell's Palsy does not cause inflammation, merely nerve damage leading to partial facial paralysis on one side; however, with the paralysis, the mouth, cheek, and/or eye can appear "inflammed" due to its droopy or "lazy" appearance.
Vascular neurology is the branch of science that deals with treatment of vascular diseases of the nervous system. A neurologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats nervous system disorders. Diseased vessels that provide circulation to the nervous system can generate problems such as a stroke or hemorrhage that affects the brain or spinal cord. A vascular neurologist treats patients who have disorders of the veins and arteries in the nervous system.
Bell's palsy or Facial Paralysis occurs on one side of the face as a result of an inflamed seventh cranial (facial) nerve; generally lasts only 2 to 8 weeks but may last longer in older individuals. The cause is still UNKNOWN; possible viral link.
Neurology is the study of Central Nervous system including the nerves of the spinal cord and brain.
