Neurologist ·
NMC Specialty Hospital - Al Ain , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
15 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Arabic , English
Neurologists are specialists who have received special training in diagnosing and treating brain and nervous system conditions. As neurology is a broad speciality area that deals with the entire nervous system and brain, a neurologist is able to diagnose and treat a variety of neurological disorders. Some of these specialists also go for further study to have specialization in a specific branch of neurology. Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Salem Abdelhady treats are:
The neurologist evaluates the condition of patients completely to know the reason of the illness. The neurological disorders are either cancers (benign, malignant) or infections (caused by fungus, virus, bacteria). The risk of developing 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:
A person can also have problems with his/her senses due to sensory dysfunction. In such cases, they should also consult a neurologist to seek treatment.
Doctor Salem Abdelhady is available 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.
The below-listed popular procedures that Dr. Salem Abdelhady 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 doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating the diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, is called a neurologist. They have to complete compulsory training after becoming a doctor, to have expertise in their specialization area. 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.
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::
A neurologist might suggest some more tests as listed below:
Here are some of the top symptoms that suggest you should consult a neurologist:
Headaches: Headaches can be common, and might happen sometimes as a result of fatigue, stress, and hunger. In case of persistent headaches, consult your doctor.
Change in Vision: Blurred loss of vision could result from the aging process, exposure to bright light, and an injury to the eye. But they can be a sign of more severe neurological conditions.
Dizziness: It is common to feel dizzy when you have a head cold. But chronic dizziness is not normal. This could be a sign of different ailments and should be evaluated.
Memory Loss: Mild forgetfulness is a normal symptom but when it begins to affect your everyday life, it is time to consult your doctor. Memory loss is a symptom of a number of neurological conditions.
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