Consultation with a Neurologist if Experiencing These Symptoms!

Consulting with a neurologist is necessary if you experience certain symptoms. In the human body, there are three types of human nerves: motor, sensory, and autonomic. During a consultation, the doctor diagnoses, plans the type of treatment, and prevents various other neurological diseases that the patient may face in the future. Do not overlook it; there are several types of diseases that need immediate consultation if you experience their symptoms, including the following.

1. Tremor

   You are probably familiar with tremors. Those affected will experience repeated unintentional and uncontrollable shaking movements. In most cases, tremors usually occur in the hands and head. However, in some other cases, it can occur in other parts of the body, such as the legs, abdomen, or even the voice. Generally, tremors occur due to disorders in the part of the brain that regulates muscle movement.

2. Difficulty Moving

   The next symptom of neurological disease is marked by difficulty moving. If nerve damage occurs in the motor nerves, the person may experience difficulty moving or even paralysis. Additionally, paralysis can also be a sign of a serious problem that requires consultation with a neurologist and prompt treatment, such as a stroke.

3. Experiencing Dysphagia

   This complaint is characterized by difficulty swallowing. When someone has dysphagia, the process of food or drink passage from the mouth to the stomach takes longer. Moreover, the person also needs extra effort to go through this process. The symptom of neurological disease, dysphagia, is not only difficulty swallowing but also experiencing pain when swallowing and even food getting stuck in the throat or chest.

4. Sweating Too Much

   Symptoms of neurological disease are also characterized by excessive sweating. For example, if the body sweats excessively when the weather is cold or, conversely, sweats too little when the weather is hot. Well, this condition may indicate symptoms of autonomic nerve disease. If you experience these symptoms, it's advisable to consult with a neurologist.

5. Feet Feel Very Painful

   Problems with sensory nerves can cause severe, continuous pain as a symptom. Additionally, there may be a sensation of heat or tingling. Generally, this complaint occurs starting from the lower back, then spreads to the legs. Many conditions can cause sensory nerve diseases, one of them being falls or trauma to the spinal cord.

6. Numbness or Tingling

   Numbness, tingling, numbness, or a burning sensation are also disorders of neurological disease. Complaints that occur briefly and last a while are not worrisome. However, if this complaint occurs repeatedly and for a long time, it is advisable to consult a neurologist for proper treatment.

7. Loss of Balance

   Have you ever felt a loss of balance, causing you to fall or stumble suddenly for no apparent reason? This condition could indicate a disorder of the peripheral nerves. This nerve disorder causes disturbances in perception, cerebellar disorders, and cranial nerve disorders.

Some types of diseases that you can consult with a neurologist include the following.

• Headaches or migraines.
• Pain in the neck, back, and spine.
• Alzheimer's disease, a brain disease that causes a decline in memory, thinking and speaking abilities, and changes in behavior.
• Cerebral palsy (CP), a disease that affects muscles and nerves, making it difficult to move parts of the body.
• Brain inflammation, inflammation of brain tissue causing symptoms of nerve disorders.
• Epilepsy, a disorder of the central nervous system due to excessive electrical activity patterns.
• Meningitis, inflammation that occurs in the meninges (protective layers that cover the brain and spinal cord).
• Myasthenia gravis, weakening of body muscles due to nerve and muscle disorders.
• Parkinson's disease, a disease of the nervous system that reduces the body's ability to control movement and balance.
• Tremor or dystonia, a disorder that causes muscles to move unintentionally.
• Bell's palsy, sudden weakness or paralysis on one side of the face. This condition is caused by inflammation or damage to the facial nerves.

Basically, consultations with neurologists do not require special preparation. However, there are several things you need to pay attention to, including the following.

• Bring a health history record such as the results of laboratory tests, EEG, EMG, CT scans, and other examinations that you have undergone.
• Inform the doctor of any medications you are currently taking, including any specific drug allergies you may have.
• Let the doctor know about medical drugs or herbal products you consume.
• Bring a referral when consulting to provide an initial overview of your condition to the neurologist, helping plan advanced medical treatment accurately and quickly.

If you experience the mentioned symptoms, consult with the best neurologist at IHH Healthcare Malaysia. After the consultation, the doctor will analyze the test results. From this analysis, it can be planned whether you need outpatient or inpatient care, physiotherapy, surgery, or medication to be consumed.