Scholarly Neurology Journal
Neurology is branch of medicine, deals with disorders of the nervous system, which include the blood vessels, brain, nerves and muscles. The main areas of neurology are autonomic, central and peripheral nervous systems. A physician who works in the field of neurology is called a neurologist; neurological disorders are treated via
surgery by a neurosurgeon.
Neurological disorders often differ between different age’s infants and young children and adults. Pediatric neurologists can manage the Neurological problems in those younger than 18 years. Disorders that affect the pediatric population include: spastic paralysis, complex metabolic diseases, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and nerve and muscle diseases.
Neurological disorders are diagnosed and treated by a neurologist. The patient’s
health history is analysed by a neurological exam which estimate the function of cranial nerves, coordination, mental status, sensation, strength and reflexes. Once a diagnosis is developed, more tests could also be warranted to guide treatment. Diagnosis is administered by tests like the computed axial tomography scan, resonance imaging, electroencephalography or electromyography.
Neurology also involves understanding and interpreting imaging and electrical studies. Examples of the imaging studies used include
computed tomography (CT) scans and
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. An electroencephalogram (EEG) can be used to assess the electrical activity of the
brain in the diagnosis of conditions such as epilepsy. Neurologists also diagnose infections of the nervous system by analysing the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a clear fluid that surrounds the
brain and spinal cord.
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