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Itu2019s so obvious for people to get confused about whom to consult for their medical problems, especially when it is your neurological problems. It becomes tough to distinguish doctors according to their field of specialization. Something that makes this thing even more difficult is terminologies that sound similar in nature.
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NEUROSURGERY VS NEUROLOGY 1. Neurosurgery VS Neurology Definition 2. Common Problems Neurosurgery VS Neurology 3. What Conditions Do Treat Neurosurgery VS Neurology
WHAT IS A NEUROLOGIST? Neurology, a neurologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of brain and nervous system conditions. What Is a Neurologist? A Neurosurgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the brain, spine, and nervous system through surgical and nonsurgical treatments based on the type of injury or illness.
COMMON PROBLEMS NEUROLOGISTS Migraines Nerve pain Epilepsy Alzheimer’s disease Concussions Chronic fatigue syndrome Multiple sclerosis Parkinson’s disease Dizziness and balance disorders
COMMON PROBLEMS NEUROSURGERY Neck or back pain resulting from spinal nerve compression Herniated or bulging discs Benign or cancerous brain and spinal tumors Traumatic brain injuries Hydrocephalus Trigeminal neuralgia Cerebrovascular disorders, such as intracerebral hemorrhages Brain aneurisms
WHAT CONDITIONS DO TREAT NEUROSURGERY VS NEUROLOGY Neurologist may treat include headaches, sleep disorders, tremors, epilepsy, brain and spinal cord injuries, brain tumors, strokes, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and peripheral nerve disorders. Neurosurgeons are trained to treat people with trauma to the brain and spine, aneurysms, blocked arteries, chronic low-back pain, birth defects, tumors in the brain and spinal cord, and peripheral nerve issues. Neurosurgeons also perform surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome, brain and spinal tumor removal surgery, and spinal surgery.
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