Neurology

Neurology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the nervous systems.

Overview

During a neurological examination, the neurologist reviews the patient's health history with special attention to the current condition. The patient then takes a neurological exam.

Typically, the exam tests:

mental status
function of the cranial nerves (including vision)
strength
coordination
reflexes, and
sensation.

This information helps the neurologist determine whether the problem exists in the nervous system.

Localization of the pathology is the key process by which neurologists develop their differential diagnosis. Further tests may be needed to confirm a diagnosis and ultimately guide therapy and appropriate management.

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What are some possible conditions that could cause numbness in my limbs?

Dr Wenus Ho

General Practitioner Aesthetic

I would advise that you consult a doctor regarding the numbness in your limbs. A multitude of conditions can cause numbness. Only through a very thorough medical history and physical examination, will the doctor be able to diagnose the cause of the numbness. Common causes of n...

1 Doctor Answer

8 Aug 2019

What are effective treatments for Tourette's syndrome?

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Dr Tan Siew Pin

Paediatrician

(2 Reviews)

Tourette’s syndrome is often associated with other Co morbid conditions eg OCD or ADHD so these have to be addressed and managed . There is no real cure only management of symptoms and only in those where it is deemed to interfere with life . Different drugs are available t...

1 Doctor Answer

1 Aug 2019

What may cause a short attention span and who should I consult in Singapore?

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Dr Ng Beng Yeong

Psychiatrist

(2 Reviews)

Thank you for asking such an interesting question. This is a commonly encountered scenario as many individuals do present at my clinic complaining of difficulty in focusing and attending to tasks at school or at the workplace. Common causes include the following: attenti...

2 Doctor Answers

25 Jul 2019

When would a headache be a cause of worry and an indication to undergo an MRI scan?

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Dr Paul Ang

"Family Physician with special interest in Mental Health"

General Practitioner

(1 Reviews)

A headache could be a sign of a brain tumour. The best way would be to consult a doctor to find out if your headache requires you to undergo an MRI scan. While a headache could be a sign of a brain tumour, people who have headaches, are not at increased risk of having ...

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11 Jul 2019

What is the difference between BPPV dizziness and non-BPPV dizziness, and how does this affect treatment?

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Dr Gan Eng Cern

ENT Doctor

(6 Reviews)

BPPV stands for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo . This is one of the most common cause of vertigo seen in my clinical practice. In BPPV, there are calcium deposits or small "stones"/"cystals" in the inner ear balance system . Head movements result in movements of these "s...

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2 Jul 2019

How do doctors determine if a back injury due to heavy lifting is causing nerve problems?

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Dr Fong Shee Yan

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Back injury resulting in nerve problems will present as pain or numbness spreading from back/buttock down along your leg, with or without "pins and needles" sensation or weakness in your leg/foot/buttock, ON TOP OF your main back pain. The presence of one or mo...

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30 Jun 2019

How do I know if daily headaches are due to a dental cause such as previous dental work or dental issues?

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Dr Jaclyn Toh

Dentist Invisalign

(9 Reviews)

Headaches, especially in the scalp, temples and in the sides of the face are usually caused by excessive muscle tension. Patients with a history of clenching, grinding of teeth and generally enlarged muscles (a head that appears large, a square jaw) may have frequent headaches. This type of hea...

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21 Jun 2019

Where do I seek treatments for schwannomas in Singapore?

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Dr Jipson Quah

General Practitioner

Dear Mr Chang, Thank you for your question. A schwannoma is a benign nerve sheath tumor arising from differentiated Schwann cells. It can form on a variety of sites, most commonly on the limbs, occasionally on the head/neck regions, or even in the mouth. A vestibular schwannoma (also known as acou...

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4 Jun 2019

Does depression cause memory loss?

Psychiatry Mental Health Neurology

Dr Terence Leong

Psychiatrist

Depression by itself does not actually cause memory loss. Concentration, attention and the ability to retreive stored memories is affected when a person is depressed. In extreme cases, it may result in a condition called pseudodementia, which may mimic dementia, However, with appro...

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6 May 2019

How to treat pinched cervical nerves that causes spasms?

Orthopaedic Surgery Neurology Neurosurgery

Dr Daniel Phang

Anaesthetist

A proper assessment of your symptoms is warranted. While your MRI will reveal the affected sites, these have to correlate with your clinical symptoms. Typically pinched C3 and C4 level spinal nerves should not lead to spasms as these do not supply big muscle groups in the neck. Treatment for su...

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4 Apr 2019

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Neurology

Overview

Sub-Topics

Headaches

Neurosurgery

What are some possible conditions that could cause numbness in my limbs?

Dr Wenus Ho

What are effective treatments for Tourette's syndrome?

Dr Tan Siew Pin

What may cause a short attention span and who should I consult in Singapore?

Dr Ng Beng Yeong

When would a headache be a cause of worry and an indication to undergo an MRI scan?

Dr Paul Ang

What is the difference between BPPV dizziness and non-BPPV dizziness, and how does this affect treatment?

Dr Gan Eng Cern

How do doctors determine if a back injury due to heavy lifting is causing nerve problems?

Dr Fong Shee Yan

How do I know if daily headaches are due to a dental cause such as previous dental work or dental issues?

Dr Jaclyn Toh

Where do I seek treatments for schwannomas in Singapore?

Dr Jipson Quah

Does depression cause memory loss?

Dr Terence Leong

How to treat pinched cervical nerves that causes spasms?

Dr Daniel Phang

Dr Ho King Hee

Dr Ivan Ng

Neurology

Overview

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Headaches

Neurosurgery

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