Dr. Seema Maheshwari

M.B.B.S., M.D., (Medicine) Neuro Physician

Neurology

Dr. Seema Maheshwari Neurologist at Prayas Hospital Bareilly, in the Neurology department. 

Neurology is a branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. A neurologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions that affect the nervous system. The nervous system is a complex network that plays a crucial role in controlling and coordinating various bodily functions.

 Neurology

  1. Brain and Spinal Cord Disorders: Neurologists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord, including neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s), strokes, infections, tumors, and trauma.

  2. Peripheral Nervous System Disorders: This involves conditions that affect the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. Examples include peripheral neuropathy, nerve compression syndromes, and autoimmune disorders affecting the peripheral nerves.

  3. Neuromuscular Disorders: Neurologists also address disorders that affect the muscles and the nerves controlling them. Conditions like muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, and motor neuron diseases fall into this category.

  4. Seizure Disorders (Epilepsy): Neurologists specialize in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy and other seizure disorders. This includes determining appropriate medications and treatment plans.

  5. Headaches and Migraines: Neurologists often deal with chronic headaches and migraines, working to identify triggers and develop effective treatment strategies.

  6. Movement Disorders: Conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia fall under the expertise of neurologists who specialize in movement disorders.

  7. Cognitive and Behavioral Disorders: Neurologists may also work with conditions that affect cognition and behavior, such as dementia and other cognitive impairments.

The diagnostic process in neurology often involves detailed clinical evaluations, neurological examinations, imaging studies (like MRI and CT scans), and sometimes specialized tests like electroencephalograms (EEG) or nerve conduction studies.

Neurologists may collaborate with other medical specialists, such as neurosurgeons, physiatrists, and rehabilitation professionals, to provide comprehensive care for patients with neurological conditions. Additionally, ongoing research in neurology aims to further understand the intricacies of the nervous system and develop new treatments for various neurological disorders.