What does a neurologist do?

A neurologist diagnosis, treats and deals with the management of injuries, diseases, and disorders of the nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord.

What are the typical symptoms of an neurological disorder?

Memory problems or confusion, Problems in speaking, changes in personality, or confusion are all symptoms that could be caused by disorders or problems in the brain, spine, and nerves.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the neurologist?

Neurological examination assesses motor and sensory skills, hearing, speech, vision, coordination, and balance. It may also test mental status, mood, and behavior using tools such as a tuning fork, flashlight, reflex hammer, and a tool for examining the eye.

What is the difference between Neurologist and neurosurgeon?

Both neurologists and neurosurgeons treat people who have conditions that affect the nervous system. However, neurosurgeons operate surgically, whereas neurologists do not.

Are neurological procedures painful?

They are but the pain is relieved by medications and certain procedures.

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About Dr. Lee Kyung-yeol

Dr. Lee Kyung-yeol is a Seoul-based Neurologist with nearly 23+ years in the field.
He is the director of the Cerebrovascular Center, Cardiocerebral Vascular Hospital, and an active member of the Korean Neuroscience Society, the Korean Stroke Society, and the Korean Neuro sound Ultrasound Society.
After completing his graduation, he later obtained his M.S. and a Ph.D. degree from Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine in 1998 and 2003 respectively.
He specializes in cerebrovascular disease and carotid artery disease, stroke, headache, degenerative brain disease, motor disorders, Parkinson's disease clinic, dementia, etc.
Dr. Lee has various publications in some of the eminent journals nationally and internationally.

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Temporal Lobectomy Lesionectomy Hemispherectomy Corpus Callosotomy Vagus Nerve Stimulation Multiple Subpial Transections MST VP Shunting Ventriculostomy Skull Base Surgery Sleep Disorders Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment Narcolepsy Treatment