Neuro
Neuro is the medical specialty that deals with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.Neurology focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders involving:
- Brain
- Peripheral nerves
Overview
Neuro is a specialist trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of neurological conditions—from headaches and dizziness to epilepsy, strokes, and neurodegenerative diseases. They provide both acute and long-term management for complex nervous system disorders.
This includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. The nervous system controls all bodily functions, so any disorder can significantly impact a person's quality of life.
Symptoms & Diagnosis
Neuro is a highly specialized medical field focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders of the nervous system.
Neurologists provide care for everything from acute emergencies like stroke to long-term disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
- Frequent or severe headaches or migraines
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the limbs
- Dizziness, vertigo, or balance problems
- Seizures or convulsions
- Speech or language difficulties
- Sudden vision loss or double vision
- Chronic pain or neuropathy