How to identify common neurological disorders?

 

Most People Are Unaware of The Symptoms of Neurological Disorders

Every year, millions of people are affected by neurological disorders - diseases of the spine, brain, and the nerves that connect them. The troubling fact is that most people are unaware that they have a neurological disorder. It is essential to understand the symptoms of neurological disorders as it will prompt you to seek medical attention in a rehabilitation centre in Chennai. This, in turn, can result in accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Let’s take a look at a few of the most common neurological disorders and how to identify each one.

The Three Most Common Neurological Disorders 

• Headaches

They are the most common kind of neurological disorder. There are a variety of different types of headaches. Tension headaches, cluster headaches, and migraines are the kinds of headaches that affect people the most. Frequent headaches are not a good sign, and medical attention must be sought after as they could be symptoms of an underlying condition. Recurring headaches often occur due to infections, high blood pressure, tumors, when blood vessels around your scalp become inflamed, or temporal arteritis.

When you visit us, we discuss the symptoms you have and try to determine the cause of your headache and accordingly prescribe medication to alleviate your symptoms. With more severe cases like temporal arteritis, steroids are often prescribed to help reduce the inflammation. Getting treated immediately helps reduce the risk of vision loss.

• Stroke

More than 7,95,000 Americans are affected by strokes every year. They occur when the arteries leading to and within the brain are impaired and damage the brain. Strokes happen all of a sudden and are usually difficult to anticipate. Here are a few sings to keep an eye out for:

• Blurred vision

• Dizziness, loss of balance

• Confusion, trouble understanding or speaking

• Severe headaches

• Numbness on one side of the body, especially face, leg, or arm.

The risk of a  stroke can be lowered by exercising 30 minutes a day, five days a week, and following a healthy diet of vegetables and fruits, while limiting processed food.

• Seizures

A change in the brain's electrical activity that affects a person is called a seizure. The symptoms and signs can vary depending on the intensity. A few common signs to look out for are:

• Loss of awareness and consciousness

• Emotional or cognitive symptoms like fear and anxiety

• Uncontrollable jerking of arms and legs

• Temporary confusion

Early treatment can help control seizures and help avoid long-term complications and memory loss.

The More Serious Neurological Disorders 

• Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s is a disease that generally affects people around the age of 60. It is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Common symptoms include muscle stiffness, constipation, loss of sense of smell, a stiff face, tremors in the hands and fingers, and changes in speech. In most cases, the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can be alleviated effectively through medication.

• Dementia

It is often used to describe a group of diseases that may cause your brain to fail. The older you get, the more the chances of being affected by it. It results in a continuous loss of brain tissue, which affects:

• Thinking

• Perception

• Memory

• Emotions

• Behaviour

Understanding the key signs of neurological disorders is essential, so you can receive the necessary medical care and attention when necessary.

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