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As one of the best neuro hospitals in Bangalore, Manipal Hospitals' Centre of Excellence in Neuro Sciences offers comprehensive assessment and management for the entire spectrum of neurological problems. Backed by a team of world-renowned neurologists with extensive experience in diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination, we are equipped to address even the most challenging neurological disorders
Celebrating over 30 years in neuroscience, we have been the leader in the field and the largest and most comprehensive in the country. Manipal Hospitals' neurologists are constantly pushing the limits and seeking novel methods to improve diagnosis and therapies for patients with neurological disorders through their research and collaborating with researchers worldwide. Combined with its multidisciplinary approach, innovative and advanced tools, from technology to diagnosis to treatment and care, Manipal Hospitals India is at the forefront in superior Quaternary care.
The Department of Neurology has a team of highly trained specialists with vast experience in the field. They take pride in providing state of the art care with a patient-centric, empathetic approach in a variety of neurologic disorders ranging from migraine to movement Disorders. Having in-house facilities for advanced neurophysiological studies, 3-Tesla MRI, PET-CT and molecular diagnostics, the department offers comprehensive care to patients with acute stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, paediatric and adult epilepsy, neuromuscular diseases, Parkinson’s disease and related disorder, Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders of cognition, multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating disorders.
Manipal Hospitals India is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care and building long-term partnerships with its patients. Contact us to know more about neurological problems, and book an appointment with one of our highly trained and experienced neurologists today.
After gathering general information about the patient's health the Neurologist will review the patient's medical history, and do a complete physical examination. Then the doctor might order tests for your vision, smell odors and hear sounds, coordination, memory, strength, reflexes, ability to feel physical objects, reasoning, and puzzle-solving abilities.
A neurologist is a highly trained specialist who treats conditions of the brain, Spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.
Stroke, migraine, Parkinson’s disease, Epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, Muscular Dystrophies and Peripheral Neuropathy are some common conditions in this vast and complex field.
The Neurologist will review your symptoms in-depth and ask you about any associated medical conditions that you may have. He will then proceed to do a detailed examination including a thorough assessment of the nervous system. The neurologist may order some investigations to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. Thereafter the plan of management, prognosis and follow-up visits will be discussed with you at length.
Rapid advances in the understanding of neurological disorders have translated into a highly effective treatment for almost all neurological conditions. Rapid strides in neuro-diagnostics have enabled early diagnosis and vastly improved outcomes.
Neuroscience is the study of the cellular, functional, behavioural, evolutionary, computational, molecular, and medical aspects of the nervous system. Neuroscience focuses on the human brain and how it regulates the body and behaviour.
The various branches of Neuroscience are:
A neurological exam is done to evaluate a patient’s nervous system and assess motor and sensory skills, balance and coordination, mental status, reflexes, and functioning of the nerves.
Neurology is the branch of medicine that deals with nervous system disorders which include, the brain, blood vessels, muscles and nerves. There are 3 main areas of neurology, autonomic, central, and peripheral nervous systems. A doctor who works in the field of neurology is called a neurologist.
Neurologists don’t perform surgery, they monitor and supervise the treatment. They can refer patients requiring surgery to a neurosurgeon or spine surgeon.
There are a few symptoms of neurological disorders that you should never ignore:
Muscle weakness
Seizures
Unexplained pain
Poor cognitive abilities
Difficulty reading and writing
Unexplained pain
Partial or complete paralysis
Neurologist- A neurologist is a medical doctor with experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of nervous system conditions. They treat conditions like headaches, sleep disorders, brain tumors, strokes, epilepsy, brain and spinal cord injuries, etc.
Neurosurgeon- A neurosurgeon is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the brain, spine, and nervous system using surgical and nonsurgical treatments based on the type of injury. Conditions treated by neurosurgeons include aneurysms, blocked arteries, brain tumors, spinal surgery, etc.
You should visit a neurologist if you experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Headaches, chronic pain, dizziness, weakness, seizures, numbness or tingling, vision problems, memory problems or confusion, and sleep problems.
Some of the conditions treated by a neurologist are:
Alzheimer's disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease)
Back pain
Brain and spinal cord injury or infection
Brain tumor
Epilepsy
Headaches
Multiple sclerosis
Stroke
Seizures
Parkinson’s disease
During a neurological examination, the neurologist performs some tests to identify medical conditions affecting the nervous system. The exact procedure and the number of tests required depend on the symptoms of any suspected condition.
Neurological disorders can result from a number of causes such as:
Manipal Hospitals India has the best neurologists dedicated to your health, safety, comfort, and convenience. We provide care across the spectrum of neurological disorders, including primary, and metastatic tumors of the brain, spine, and nerves, pediatric and adult epilepsy, headache, movement disorders, fetal and neonatal neurological problems, stroke, sleep disorders, etc.
The multidisciplinary Manipal Hospitals includes more than medical, surgical and research specialists dedicated to the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with neurological disorders. The hospital has world-class doctors who provide a disease-specific, patient-focused approach to care.
The Neurology department of Manipal hospital has specialized in treating all the uncommon / rare disorders and has successfully treated conditions like MS, myasther which were not responding or partially treated in other centers across the state / country. The latest forms of Immuno modulatory therapy and advanced neuroimaging techniques like DTI, PET / SPECT/ DAT Scan are easily available in Manipal Hospital.
