A neurologist is a doctor who treats problems and diseases related to body’s central nervous system such as brain and spinal cord. There are high chances of getting neurological diseases owing to unhealthy lifestyles and environmental influences. There are spectrums of neurological conditions that can adversely affect your whole nervous system such as a migraine, epilepsy, stroke etc. It is important to be aware of the conditions the neurological diseases cause and the ways to treat them. You should visit a neurologist on experiencing symptoms such as a headache, chronic pain that lasts longer, weakness, numbness, dizziness, tingling sensation, memory problem, sleep problem etc. You are recommended to see a neurologist if you are experiencing any of these symptoms to prevent the future complication.

A neurological disease can occur due to a health condition, external injury or trauma to the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It can be minor to life-threatening. Some of the disorders can be treated with proper medication and treatment if given on right time. The most common neurological diseases include epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, peripheral neuropathy etc.

Its symptoms depend on the type of neurological disorder. Some of its most common symptoms include muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, seizure, confusion, pain, fainting, decreased alertness, decreased alertness etc.

Some neurology problems are congenital (present at birth) and others can be due to genetic components. They can affect newborn baby to youngsters to elderly. Some of the top causes of the neurological problem are family history, injury, trauma, depression, excessive alcohol consumption, sedentary lifestyles, lack of exercise, overmedication, sleep deprivation, exertion etc.

Your doctor may recommend you series of test such as blood test, urine test, x-rays, angiography, biopsy, brain scan, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, electromyography, electronystagmography, etc to diagnose the neurological condition.