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Change Your Mind, A Neurologist's Guide to Happiness

  Most people may think that neurologists should only be consulted when you have symptoms or are diagnosed with a neurological disorder or disease. Newer research in neurology has also found methods to be happier in life. The book ‘Change Your Mind: A Neurologist’s Guide to Happiness’ by Devakinanda Vithal Pasupuleti dives into that topic. Neurology Tips to be Happier Being happy makes people do their job better, maintain good relationships with those in their lives, and extend life expectancy in a person. Devakinanda’s book delves into the neurology research that proves that one can train one brain to be happier. Here are a few steps one needs to do to accomplish that: §   Self-assessment : Though many may think that this method seems like it won't work, not only does asking yourself if you're positive in a situation help you assess how much of a positive thinker you are, it also forces your brain to think more positively in the future due to a phenomenon called metacog...

What is Functional Integrative Neurology?

  Neurology is a broad study of the human brain and nervous system. It deals mainly with the causes, symptoms, additional complications, and treatments for a wide range of neurological diseases and disorders.   Functional Integrative Neurology Integrative neurology views the patient as a whole to better understand what treatments will work for each patient. It combines conventional allopathic treatment practices, including surgeries, injections, and physical therapy, with alternative medicine practices such as acupuncture, meditation, and medicinal plant supplements. Integrative functional neurology works with the patients on a case-to-case basis by utilizing conventional methods when necessary and alternative medicine practices to prove more effective. Doctors and neurologists use functional integrative neurology practices to heal patients suffering from neurological diseases and disorders such as strokes, migraines, seizures, and epilepsy, to name a few. Due to the...

How a Neurologist Can Help You

  Often with old age, many experience problems with the brain or nerves. A general practice doctor will typically refer the patient to see a neurologist in such cases. Reasons to See a Neurologist Here are some of the symptoms and reasons that one may need to see a neurologist: §   Shooting, burning, or sharp pains due to brain or spinal cord damage or even a stroke. These pains are called neuropathic pains and are one reason a patient should consider visiting a neurologist. §   Frequent severe throbbing migraines can also often be a symptom of neurological disease or disorder. Prolonged pain often leads to dizziness, nausea, and light or strong smell sensitivity and can only be temporarily cured with medication. §   Constant confusions or memory problems that are either short or long-termed can be symptoms of neurological problems or disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. §   Uncontrolled movements, loss of consciousness, and disturbances in the bra...

How a Neurologist Can Help You

  Often with old age, many experience problems with the brain or nerves. A general practice doctor will typically refer the patient to see a neurologist in such cases. Reasons to See a Neurologist Here are some of the symptoms and reasons that one may need to see a neurologist: §   Shooting, burning, or sharp pains due to brain or spinal cord damage or even a stroke. These pains are called neuropathic pains and are one reason a patient should consider visiting a neurologist. §   Frequent severe throbbing migraines can also often be a symptom of neurological disease or disorder. Prolonged pain often leads to dizziness, nausea, and light or strong smell sensitivity and can only be temporarily cured with medication. §   Constant confusions or memory problems that are either short or long-termed can be symptoms of neurological problems or disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. §   Uncontrolled movements, loss of consciousness, and disturbances in the bra...

The Role of Neurology and Treatment of Brain Injury

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  Neurology is an extremely vital science and practice that deals with the ever-expanding variety of diseases and conditions related to or affected by our bodies' nervous system. It includes diagnosis, treatment, and study of these diseases like stroke, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and many more. Thus, the role of research and nurses and doctors in the neurology department globally is a highly commendable and respected one.   TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury TBI deals with any form of disruption to the standard functionalities of one's brain via external trauma ranging from mild jolts or jabs to more serious blows to the head and any object rupturing tissues and nerves by piercing the flesh and skull. The symptoms of brain injury, if not externally noticeable, include decreased consciousness, concussions, amnesia of any extent, loss of vision or speech, or any other impairment caused by damaged nerves, or an altered mental state and well-being.   ...

Understanding Mental and Physical Health Issues After Severe Head Injury

  Head injuries are often downplayed by people who take part in any sport as it is all part of the game' but can be quite dangerous. Their post-injury issues vary based on the location and intensity of the impact, and so do the treatments that follow. Some injuries are more temporary, and the brain can regain a healthy state over time and with the right treatments, whereas others are chronic and can't be undone. But the majority of the time, even if the patient's physical health completely recovers, their mental state is still in shock and has longer-lasting issues post-accident.   Emotional and Physical Trauma post-TBI Physical trauma depends on the kind of accident that took place. A few are listed below: §   Brain tissue damage §   Internal bleeding §   Hematoma or blood clots §   Fractured Skull §   Intracranial injuries §   Debris trapped in the skull or brain. §   Hydrocephalus or the buildup of fluids in the brain ...

How can a neurologist help you?

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  Neurology is the study of the nerves, making a neurologist a doctor who checks for, diagnoses, treats, and conducts surgery for anything anatomically related to the human nervous system. Since nerves travel from our brain, through our spine, to every part of our body, any damage caused to the nervous system can result in a change in one's way of speech, talk, walk, or behavior.   Time to see a neurologist How do we know that a visit to the neurology department is what we need or, at times, something that is, in fact, long overdue? Here are some of the most common symptoms of neurological disorders   ×         Neuropathic pain : This kind of pain occurs when one's nerves are damaged from impact, injury, or a disease. Its sensation can distinguish the pain; it is either sharp, stinging, shooting, or burning from within. Common medicine fails to work in such cases, but a neurologist can suggest the best treatment to counter the ...