Neurology
Neurology
Neurology is a speciality which deals with diseases and disorders with nerves and nervous system. Neurologists are expert doctors who deal with diagnosis, treatment and prevention of health issues with the nervous system. The major divisions neurologist deals with are the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. In Central nervous system, neurologists handle issues related to the brain and spinal cord. In the Peripheral nervous system, neurologist handles issues with neural elements like eyes, ears and other neural elements in the body.
Common Neurology Diseases
Neurologists performs diagnosis and treats diseases and disorders like,
- Alzheimer Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Epilepsy
- Headache Disorders
- Infection of the Brain
- Movement Disorders
- Parkinson Disease
- Neuro degenerative Disorders
- Seizure Disorders
- Sclerosis
- Spinal Cord Disorder
- Speech Disorders
- Stroke
Common Neurology Procedures
The following are the common procedures performed by Neurologists,
- All Head and Spine Trauma cases Medical and Surgical Management
- All Cranial and Spinal Tumors Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Cranial and Spinal Vascular Lesions Management
- Endoscopic Spine and Brain Surgeries
- All Pediatric Neurosurgery cases including Tumor, Hydrocephalus, Trauma, Spinal Cord Malformations etc.
- Medical and Surgical Management of Brain Aneurysms
- Non Surgical Management of Lumbar Disc and Sciatica
- Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures
- Cervical and Occipital Cervical Surgery and Fixations
- Post Traumatic Brain and Spine Rehabilitation
Neurology Consultants
Neuro Physicians
Dr. S.Arunan M.D. (General Medicine), D.M (Neurology), FRCP (Glascow)
Neurologist
On Appointment
Dr. Sumi M Pillai M.D., D.M.,
Neurologist
Monday to Saturday 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Dr. Sinduja MBBS, M.D., DNB., DM (Neurology)
Neurologist
On Appointment
Dr. Karthikeyan M.D., D.M., Neurology, FINS
Interventional Neurologist
On Appointment
Neuro Surgeons
Dr. V.T.T.Rajan MBBS., M.S., M.Ch.
Neuro Surgeon
Monday, Wednesday, Fri 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Dr. Jaya Selva Senthil Kumar MBBS., M.Ch. (Neuro)
Neuro Surgeon
On Appointment
Dr. Kannah MBBS., M.S., M.Ch., DNB (Neuro Surgeon)
Neuro Surgeon
On Appointment
Neurology - Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Alzheimer Disease is a medical condition in which the disease causes the brain to shrink. It causes memory loss and also could lead to the inability to respond to situations.
Cerebrovascular Disease is a condition which affects the blood flow in the brain and could be due to stenosis, thrombosis or embolism.
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder in which seizures happen to a patient and this is neurological health condition.
Infection of the Brain is a condition in which there is inflammation in the brain and common reason is a viral infection.
Parkinson Disease is nervous disorder in which the patient loses control of the body movement. There are multiple stages in Parkinson Disease.
Neuro degenerative Disorders is a disease which affects the structure and function of the central nervous system or peripheral nervous system.
Seizure Disorder is a sudden electrical disturbance in the brain and epilepsy is type of seizure.
Sclerosis is a condition in which there would be hardening of the skin and could be due to diabetes or scleroderma.
Spinal Cord Disorders could be Abscess, Hematoma, Herniates disc, vertebral fractures or due to tumors.
Stroke is a medical condition in which the blood supply to the brain is interrupted and due to which oxygen and nutrients is stopped and within minutes brain cells begin to die.