Neurology
The department of neurology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the brain and central nervous system. Cerebrovascular diseases, movement disorders, sleep disorders and muscle diseases are the main areas of interest of neurology.
Diseases of Interest
Stroke (paralysis)
Brain aneurysms
Brain vascular occlusions
Parkinson's disease
Tremor
Dystonia
Sleep apnea
Narcolepsy
Insomnia
Myasthenia gravis
Muscular dystrophy
Diagnostic and Treatment Methods Used
EMG (Electromyography)
Assess nerve and muscle functions.
CT (Computed Tomography)
Brain and central nervous system imaging.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Detailed imaging of the brain and nervous system.
EEG (Electroencephalography)
Diagnosis of epilepsy and seizure disorders by measuring brain waves.
Polysomnography
Diagnosis of sleep disorders.
Persistent or severe headaches
Sudden loss of vision or visual disturbances
Weakness or numbness in the arms and legs
Memory loss and decreased mental function
Balance and coordination problems
Sleep disorders