Neurologist ·
Wockhardt Hospital - A new Age Hospital , Mumbai, India
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , 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. Prashant Makhija treats are:
The neurologist uses a holistic approach for the treatment of the diseases and goes through the medical history of patients to know the cause of the illness. The neurological conditions are either infections (caused by fungus, virus, bacteria) or cancer. The risk of getting infected with these diseases increases with age.
A primary care physician usually refers a patient to a neurologist in case they experience any of the following symptoms:
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.
If you wish to seek consultation from doctor Prashant Makhija, you can visit him between 10 am and 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Always call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.
Dr Prashant Makhija performs a number of popular procedures listed below::
The doctor completely evaluates the condition of the patient before performing any procedure. The neurologist has reported a high success rate in performing various procedures with high precision and accuracy. The doctor also holds a rich experience in handling complex cases with ease. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient recovers quickly.
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A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing and treating,disorders of the brain and nervous systems, such as Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, concussion, epilepsy, migraine, Parkinson's disease, and stroke. Due to complex nature of the nervous system, neurologists mainly focus on treating some populations of people with specific neurological diseases. After completing their residency training, neurologists spend a few years in fellowship programs where they get experience in their subspecialty. Neurologists are also trained to perform a number of diagnostic tests to know the cause of a disease of the nervous system. Based on the tests, neurologists start treatment for a particular condition.
There are certain tests that you need to get done before and after consultation with a neurologist so that they can evaluate the overall condition of the patient and start appropriate treatment. Neurologists perform the below-given tests to confirm a condition(s) of the nervous system::
Sometimes, you might need to have some more tests for the accurate diagnosis of neurological disorders. These tests are:
These are the five signs that signal that it is time to visit a neurologist
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