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Neurology is the branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Neurologists diagnose and treat a wide range of neurological conditions, from common headaches to complex neurodegenerative diseases.

Epilepsy

It is a kind of neurological disorder which is characterized by unpredictable and unprovoked seizures. Among its most commonly known causes are brain injury or family tendency and can affect people of all ages. With the help of medication, proper care, and dietary therapies, it can be kept under control.

Stroke

A more serious kind of neurological disorder, it is often classified as benign or malignant according to the grades. The higher the grade number, the more aggressively the tumour behaves.

Spinal cord tumour

It is referred to formation of abnormal mass of tissues in the spinal cord area. The areas that get affected the most by it are cervical, lumbar, sacrum & thoracic and it can grow from non-cancerous to cancerous if not treated in time.

Causes

  • Genetics
  • Nutritional deficiencies
  • Lifestyle related issues
  • Brain or physical injury
  • Trauma
  • Environmental influences
  • Substance or alcohol abuse
  • Infections

Symptoms

  • Partial or complete paralysis
  • Emotional stress
  • Poor cognitive abilities
  • Seizures
  • Difficulty remembering things
  • Decreased alertness
  • Muscle weakness
  • Frequent mood swings & sudden outburst
  • Delusion