Neurological Disorders: Causes and Symptoms

Disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system - brain, spinal cord and neurons in the body - are classified as neurological disorders. Structural and biochemical abnormalities can affect how a patient’s nerves relay electrical impulses between the brain and parts of the body. There are over 600 documented types of neurological disorders affecting millions of people worldwide. 

Neurological disorders can be a result of various factors like genetic disorders, congenital abnormalities/disorders, infections, lifestyle or environmental health problems, malnutrition, and injury to the brain, spinal cord or nerves. 

People often fail to realise that they are suffering from a neurological disorder. These are mostly identified by a loved one or caregiver. 

Common physical symptoms of neurological disorders include: 

• Muscle weakness

• Partial or complete loss of sensation

• Seizures

• Poor cognitive abilities

• Unexplained pain

• Decreased alertness 

• Altered levels of consciousness

• Headaches

• Blurry vision

• Fatigue

• Numbness in the legs or arms

• Slurred speech

• Tremors

Emotional symptoms can also surface in patients suffering from neurological diseases. Mood swings, outbursts, feelings of depression and delusions are some symptoms observed in patients. Research into the emotional effects of neurological diseases is blurring the lines between neurology and psychiatry today. 

Common neurological disorders include migraines, strokes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, seizures and epilepsy, dementia, brain tumors and more. Neurological disorders in children often take the form of epilepsy, learning disabilities, neuromuscular disorders, autism, attention deficit disorder (ADD), brain tumors, and cerebral palsy. 

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital is part of the Apollo Institute of Neurosciences and is among the top three neuro hospitals in India. Our team consists of the  top neurologists and neurosurgeons in Delhi NCR. Through genetic screening, neurological exams, and brain scans, they are able to provide expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of neurological disorders.

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