Neurology in Kharkov

What is a neurologist?

A neurologist is a doctor who deals with diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as brain, spinal cord, cranial, spinal nerves, etc. During the examination, neurologist interviews, checks reflexes, muscle strength and coordination, conducts simple tests to evaluate the functions of the patient’s nervous system. Neurologist consultation is needed in the following cases:

• frequent headaches and dizziness;
• high fatigue;
• sleep loss;
• irritability, nervousness;
• loss of coordination;
• numbness of limbs;
• pain in the spine and joints.

What diseases does a neurologist treat?

A neurologist treats a wide group of neurological diseases. Doctors of the Department of Neurology of the medical center “ON Clinic Kharkov” help in the fight against:

• encephalopathies;
• enuresis;
• neuritis, polyneuritis;
• insomnia;
• migraines and other types of headaches;
• diseases of the vestibular apparatus;
• speech impairment;
• cerebral circulation disorders;
• memory impairment;
• osteochondrosis and radiculitis;
• decreased muscle strength and other diseases.

Neuropathologists also help in rehabilitation for people who have sustained a head injury or suffered a stroke. In such cases, the specialist develops a treatment regimen aimed at the maximum restoration of the nervous system functions and the speedy return of the patient to normal life.