Neurologist ·
Fortis Hiranandani Hospital , Mumbai, India
19 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. Rakesh Lalla 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:
Sometimes, some other signs/symptoms may also appear along with the above-listed symptoms. These can be issues with senses like touch, smell, and touch, which are often caused due to sensory dysfunction. Consultation with a neurologist is recommended in such cases.
You can find Doctor Rakesh Lalla in his clinic/hospital from 10 am to 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available at the given time, call the doctor or his assistant to confirm his availability.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Rakesh Lalla performs are::
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 specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions of the spinal cord, brain, and nerves. This could include muscle diseases as well as disorders that affect thinking and behavior. A neurologist has completed specialist 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. Before starting any treatment, neurologists perform various tests to access the condition of the patient and find the cause of the disease.
Diagnostic tests and procedures are important tools that help doctors confirm and rule out neurological disorders or other medical conditions. The tests that help neurologists diagnose underlying neurological disorders are listed below::
Some additional tests required for the diagnosis of neurological disorders are:
You need to visit a neurologist if you show any of the following signs:
Chronic headaches: If you suffer from migraine headaches, you need to consult a neurologist, especially when the signs are related to neurological deficits.
Chronic pain: In case of severe pain, your primary care doctor will refer you to a neurologist who will find out if there are some other underlying conditions for the symptoms.
Dizziness: If you experience vertigo or have difficulty maintain your balance, you should immediately see a neurologist as these can happen due to some serious conditions.
Numbness or tingling Numbness is usually experienced on one side of the body and can lead to a stroke.
Movement problems If you experience difficulty in shuffling your feet or feel tremors, see a neurologist.
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