Neurologist ·
University Hospital , Basel, Switzerland
32 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English
Neurologists are doctors who are trained in diagnosing and treating conditions of the brain and nervous system. Since neurology deals with the brain and nervous system, there are several conditions that neurologists could diagnose and treat. Many of these neurologists study a certain subset of neurology once they finish their training. Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Peter Fuhr treats are:
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If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to a neurologist.:
Besides the above symptoms, if a person experiences issues with their senses like touch, smell, and touch, they should consult a Neurologist, as disorders of the nervous system can also cause sensory dysfunction.
Doctor Peter Fuhr is available from 10 am to 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. You should always confirm the availability of the doctor before you visit him/her. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.
Dr Peter Fuhr performs a number of popular procedures listed below::
The condition of the patient is accessed completely by the doctor before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. The neurologist is popular for their high success rate and patient-centric approach which helps fast recovery of the patient. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety.
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A neurologist is a doctor who has received training in diagnosing and treating conditions of the spinal cord, brain, and nerves. These conditions could affect thinking and behavior. A neurologist has to undergo mandatory training after becoming a doctor. This specialty is concerned with conditions that are linked to life and death scenarios owing to which the technologies and techniques in this field have advanced rapidly. Neurologists always try to know the cause of a condition before starting treatment. For this, they conduct different tests and procedures in order to diagnose and treat neurological disorders.
Diagnostic tests play an important role in evaluating the underlying conditions and deciding the right treatment. A neurologist performs certain tests before and after consultation to reach the right conclusion. The tests that help neurologists diagnose underlying neurological disorders are listed below::
Some additional tests required for the diagnosis of neurological disorders are:
Here are some reasons to see a neurologist:
Neuropathic pain: Neuropathic pain happens when the nerves are damaged due to injury or disease. Diabetes can sometimes cause such nerve damage. Pain may be acute.
Migraines: Frequent and acute headaches are the most common reason to see a neurologist.
Seizures: Seizures are a type of disturbances in the brain. They can lead to strange sensations, loss of consciousness, and uncontrolled movements.
Brain or spinal cord injury: Car accident, fall, and sports injury could harm your brain or the spinal cord. Brain injuries can also cause headaches, loss of consciousness, dizziness, and seizures.
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