Common Signs That Indicate It's Time to Consult a Neurologist

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10 Common Signs That Indicate It’s Time To Consult A Neurologist


Introduction Do you often get unexplainable headaches and bouts of nausea? Are you immediately googling your symptoms for an answer? Well, it’s time to ditch the search engine and consult a neurologist. A neurologist can help identify the trigger behind these signs — which could lead to major neurological issues if not treated in time.

This presentation elaborates 10 common symptoms that you shouldn’t ignore.


10 Common Signs That Indicate It’s Time To Consult A Neurologist 1. Chronic nausea: A possible symptom of migraine or other such conditions. 2. Loss of memory: Forgetfulness that interferes with your day-to-day activities that is noticeable to people around you, could be connected to an underlying neurological issue. 3. Prolonged shivers: Shiver spells that happen often or last for a long time merit a visit to a neurologist. 4. Unexplained weight changes: If you have noticed any drastic weight gain or loss without any logical reason, it is possible that it is due to a neurological issue that is affecting your hormones. 5. Slurred speech: Slurring may be caused by alcohol consumption or extreme weakness. But if it happens often and with no logical explanation, it could be related to a neurological disorder.


10 Common Signs That Indicate It’s Time To Consult A Neurologist 6. Weak limbs: Experiencing numbness or heaviness in your limbs for unknown reasons, can be serious. 7. Sleep-related problems: Inability to fall asleep could often be due to professional stress or personal issues. But if it’s happening for no apparent reason, it could be a neurological condition. 8. Change in vision: Vision is affected due to aging, injury, or exposure to bright lights. But if you experience double, blurred, or loss of vision without any apparent reason, then the problem might be more severe than you think. 9. Headaches: Headaches are quite common, and often harmless. If they start affecting your daily life, it’s time to see a doctor. 10. Dizziness: This could happen due to factors such as tiredness, dehydration, or fever, etc. In some cases though, it could be a sign of a serious neurological disorder.


Neurological therapies that can help

➔ Stem Cell Therapy A non-surgical procedure where stem cells, that have regenerative capacities are implanted in the patient’s body and to replace damaged cells. Stem Cell Therapy has proven to be successful. ➔ Physiotherapy This improves the patient’s mobility, posture, balance, and gait while boosting strength and endurance. ➔ Occupational Therapy The main focus of occupational therapy is to help the affected individual undertake daily activities with ease. Improving handwriting is part of occupational therapy. ➔ Speech Therapy Here, the focus is on the patient’s facial muscles, mouth, and throat. The therapist helps the patient regain his/her communication skills by leveraging various techniques including non-verbal communication.


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