Neurology

Use the word BE-FAST: sudden Balance loss, Eyesight change, Face drooping, Arm or leg weakness on one side, Speech difficulty — Time to call for help immediately. If any of these appear, call 8484849971 or get to an emergency department at once; treatment works only within a short window.

See a neurologist if headaches are becoming more frequent or severe, do not respond to usual painkillers, wake you from sleep, start after age 50, or come with fever, vision changes, weakness, or confusion. A sudden, worst-ever "thunderclap" headache needs emergency care.

Most people with epilepsy become seizure-free or have far fewer seizures on the right medication at the right dose. It can take some adjustment to find the best fit. Your neurologist will also review triggers, sleep, and — where relevant — driving and safety advice.

Depending on the problem, this may include an MRI or CT of the brain, an EEG for seizures, nerve conduction studies for neuropathy, and blood tests. At Prime Hospital, Kondhwa, imaging and pathology are on-site, so most work-ups are completed quickly.

No. Tremor has several causes — essential tremor, thyroid overactivity, certain medicines, and anxiety among them — and only some are due to Parkinson’s. A neurologist can tell them apart from the pattern of the tremor and associated features, and treatment differs by cause.