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Can A Neurologist Look Into My Symptoms ?
Question: Hello Sir , I was in an accident 10 yrs ago and had a neck injury 2 yrs ago. Around the same time as neck injury I started having episodes of vertigo . lately im having different symptoms like pressure in my head , heaviness ,brain fog , dizziness etc . it feels lile my brain is not getting enough oxygen or blood supply how do i get tested ? Can a neurologist look into my symptoms ? Or do I see an orthopedic ? Please advice
Brief Answer:
you may need to see both.
Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
First of all , I feel bad for your suffering.
In my opinion you will need the services of both the specialties.
A Neck Injury ( I don't have your details of Injury) may have bony components like fractures or dislocations which need to be ruled out by appropriate scans like X rays or CT Scans. MRI Scan may be required to assess the soft tissue damage. this all can be assessed by orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon.
Second part is Injury to spinal cord which may not be visible on routine scans. It may require special scans or clinical assessment of a neurologist. Treatment will depend on the cause + supportive treatment.
Thanks for the question.
I hope to have answered your question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Dr Gopal Goel
you may need to see both.
Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
First of all , I feel bad for your suffering.
In my opinion you will need the services of both the specialties.
A Neck Injury ( I don't have your details of Injury) may have bony components like fractures or dislocations which need to be ruled out by appropriate scans like X rays or CT Scans. MRI Scan may be required to assess the soft tissue damage. this all can be assessed by orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon.
Second part is Injury to spinal cord which may not be visible on routine scans. It may require special scans or clinical assessment of a neurologist. Treatment will depend on the cause + supportive treatment.
Thanks for the question.
I hope to have answered your question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Dr Gopal Goel
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