Neurology
Diagnosis and treatment of brain and nervous system disorders, including headache, stroke, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease.
What is Neurology?
Neurology deals with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Conditions of the nervous system that do not require surgery are diagnosed and treated in this department.
A wide range of complaints falls within neurology, from headache to memory loss, from numbness to problems with balance. Symptoms often begin gradually; early assessment can change the course of treatment.
Which conditions does it cover?
- Headache and migraine
- Stroke and transient ischaemic attack
- Epilepsy
- Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Memory loss and dementia
- Sleep disorders
- Nerve entrapment and peripheral nerve disorders
- Muscle disorders
- Dizziness and balance disorders
Procedures and tests
- Detailed neurological examination
- Interpretation of imaging results
- Distinguishing headache types and planning treatment
- Stroke risk assessment
- Planning and follow-up of epilepsy treatment
- Cognitive assessment for memory complaints
When should you seek care without delay?
- Facial drooping, slurred speech or sudden weakness in an arm
- A sudden headache, the worst you have ever had
- Loss of consciousness or a seizure
- Sudden loss of vision or double vision
- Progressive numbness and loss of strength
The first three may be signs of a stroke; go to the emergency department without delay. The information on this page is for general guidance only.
