Neurology is a very comprehensive discipline that deals with complaints such as constant and severe headaches, dizziness, numbness and numbness in the hands, arms and feet, fainting, visual disturbances, forgetfulness, involuntary tremors in the hands.

The brain, spinal cord and nervous system control the entire working system of the body. And when things start to go wrong in the nervous system - when things work incorrectly or don’t work - there can be problems with speech, movement and even breathing. The science of neurology deals with the sources and treatment methods of all these problems.

Neurology is the science that deals with disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, blood vessels, nerves and muscles. It is a combination of the words “neuron”, meaning nerve and “logia”, meaning study. In general, the fields of study of neurology are as follows:

• Autonomic nervous system,
• Central nervous system,
• Peripheral nervous system.

Specialists working in the field of neurology are called neurologists. Neurology is a science that uses advanced techniques.

Neurology is a medical field that deals with the brain and brain diseases. Neurology, which mostly deals with conditions such as strokes, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, forgetfulness and sleep disorders, works together with other specialities.

Neurology affects a very broad spectrum. This is because neurology deals with diseases that can occur in many areas under the influence of the autonomic nervous system, central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.

Rapid and early diagnosis is a very important issue in neurological diseases that occur due to problems in the autonomic, central and peripheral nervous systems, which constitute the most sensitive life structures of our body. If there is a delay in investigations and diagnosis, irreversible damage can occur. For this reason, people with neurological disorders should urgently contact the nearest neurologist and start the treatment process urgently after early diagnosis.

The field of neurology is a branch of science that examines departments such as the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscle diseases, and uses treatment methods other than surgery. Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, migraines and tumour diseases are the most well-known and widely encountered conditions among neurological disorders, which are addressed by departments of neurology at hospitals.

Long-term headaches, pain in the neck, back and even lower back, or anomalies such as sleep disturbances can be characterized as symptoms of neurological diseases. When these symptoms within the field of neurology - a medical specialty that deals with the brain and brain diseases in general - are present, they should be evaluated through certain tests as soon as possible. Because early diagnosis and initiation of treatment, especially in neurological diseases, is very important for recovery. Otherwise, even life-threatening risks may arise.

Physical pain or unpleasant symptoms are seen in brain and nerve diseases, as in other diseases. In this sense, to make an assessment of the symptoms of neurological diseases, patients usually consider seeking help from neurologists with the following symptoms and complaints:

• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Sleep disorders
• Hand tremors and involuntary movements
• Movement disorders
• Disorders of consciousness
• Forgetfulness
• Lower back pain
• Loss of balance

All these complaints and symptoms can also be caused by causes such as excessive fatigue or stress. However, if you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, it is definitely useful to consult a neurologist.

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