Neurological Evaluation and Treatment

Neurological Evaluation

Neurological Evaluation is a diagnostic procedure, conducted to determine any peripheral neuropathy i.e. neurological impairment in a patient. Physical examination and review of patient’s medical history together make up for neurological assessment. Inferences drawn are based upon the findings of both the tests conducted. Doctors use it both as a screening tool and investigative tool as well.

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Steps Involved

 Neurological Evaluation is carried out in several steps. These steps are not necessarily followed in the same pattern i.e. physicians can perform them randomly. Below stated steps are followed  while administering a neurological evaluation :

• Higher Functions or Mental Status Examination
• Cranial Nerves Examination
• Sensory System Examination
• Motor  System Examination
• Deep Tendon Reflexes or Reflexes’ Examination
• Cerebellum
• Meninges
• System Survey

Tests Administered

 Various tests including the following are conducted to detect the root cause of any neurological disorder and on the basis of the results drawn out, suitable treatment options are forwarded :

• Review of Medical History : While administering this test physicians ask questions related to the onset of symptoms and associated discomfort, age gender occupation of the patient, hands he use to perform functions( right or left hand), his past medical and drug history along with his family and social history. Moreover physical exam is performed to measure his reflexes and sensations.
• Neurological Evaluation : Tests are conducted to assess patient’s muscle strength and functioning of his autonomic nerves along with his sensory experience.
• Diagnostic Testing : Depending upon the condition and need and necessities of the patients; nerve biopsy, spinal tap or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is recommended and performed by the neurologist.
• Electro diagnostic Tests :  To measure the electric activity of muscles and nerves, electro diagnostic tests are administered. These tests further help to determine nerve damage, its cause and extent.
• Blood Tests : To detect the toxic elements and  vitamin deficiencies and moreover to trace an impaired immune response doctors advice laboratory tests for the following :
• Vitamin B12 and folate levels
• Kidney, Liver and Thyroid functioning
• Oral Glucose tolerance Test
• Lyme Disease
•  Hepatitis B and C

Contact Braner Pain Clinics

If you are facing any of the neurological symptoms or discomforts, Consult Braner Pain Clinics for their comprehensive and sophisticated evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.  We specialize in the area of neurological evaluation and chronic pain management.