Neurologist consultation
Consultation with a neurologist includes a diagnostic interview with the patient, anamnesis collection, reflex tests, and, if necessary, instrumental examinations. Neurologists with extensive experience provide consultations at the Dobrobut Neurology Center. All diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are available, and international protocols are used for effective treatment of neurological diseases.
When you need to consult a neurologist
An examination by a neurologist may be part of a preventive check-up, a diagnostic package (check-up), may be prescribed in case of suspicion of a neurological disease and for other reasons. The reason for referral may be a desire for a second independent opinion or the need for rehabilitation after injuries, stroke and other events.
What symptoms you should see a neurologist with:
- headache,
- discomfort in certain parts of the body,
- insomnia,
- constant fatigue,
- dizziness, loss of consciousness,
- memory problems,
- mood swings,
- sudden disturbances in speech, hearing, vision,
- sudden loss of facial symmetry,
- tremors, seizures, and other symptoms,
- increased anxiety (may also be neurologically related),
- neuralgia of unknown nature,
- chronic pain syndrome.
How is the consultation of a neurologist
Consultation of a neurologist usually takes about 40 minutes. During this time, the doctor collects anamnesis, patient complaints, conducts an examination and neurological tests to study reflexes, makes a preliminary diagnosis and prescribes additional studies to clarify it (if necessary).
Consultation neurologist in MS "Dobrobut" in Kiev is organized so that all the necessary studies were carried out in a short time. The patient always receives comprehensive information about his state of health and recommendations of the specialist.
The sooner an accurate diagnosis is established, the sooner treatment will be prescribed. This is often the key point in neurology for a good prognosis for recovery and restoration of function.
Re-consultation with a neurologist
A follow-up consultation with a neurologist may be necessary to clarify the diagnosis, monitor the treatment process, clarify details and make changes to prescriptions. Dynamic observation and correction of prescriptions are necessary to maximize the effectiveness of treatment. As a rule, additional examination helps to reveal new data about the patient's health condition.
What is included in a second consultation
At the consultation, the doctor-neurologist will repeat the test of reflexes, once again ask about complaints, conduct the necessary hardware tests. After that, it is possible to compare the data that were obtained during the first visit with the new data to assess the dynamics of the condition. A repeated consultation with a neurologist can reveal symptoms that did not manifest themselves earlier, collect complete information about the patient's condition. To do this, the doctor may prescribe several additional methods of examination, depending on the situation.
A repeated consultation with a neurologist at MM "Dobrobut" can be scheduled after a preliminary consultation and the results of examinations at another clinic. We offer extended examination, which will help to clarify the diagnosis, prescribe the best treatment and speed up the recovery process. Our specialists can give their opinion as a second opinion.
A second consultation takes 30 minutes or more if additional tests are needed. Follow-up visits are available in an online explanation format.
