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Neurology is the branch of medicine focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. HCG Hospitals offers neurology care for patients managing brain, spine, and nervous system conditions, from a first seizure to long-term stroke recovery. The department runs a fully in-house diagnostic setup, including EMG, NCS, EEG, MRI, and lumbar puncture, making it a structured choice for anyone seeking the best neurology hospital in Ahmedabad.
The neurology department at HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad, manages conditions ranging from cerebrovascular diseases to peripheral nerve disorders. Each case is assessed individually before treatment begins.
A stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted by a blocked or ruptured blood vessel. Stroke management begins with rapid assessment to identify the type of stroke, the extent of brain involvement, and the treatment needed during the critical early hours.
Epilepsy can present as full-body convulsions, brief blanking-out episodes, or subtle muscle jerks. Treatment begins with identifying seizure type and triggers, followed by anti-seizure medication adjustment through regular follow-up.
Conditions such as bacterial meningitis, viral encephalitis, tubercular nervous system infections, and autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis require rapid diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Peripheral neuropathy can cause burning sensations, numbness, tingling, or weakness. Vertigo treatment depends on whether the condition originates from the central nervous system or the inner ear.
EMG, NCS, EEG, MRI, CT, and lumbar puncture are all available in-house at HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad, allowing neurological evaluations without outside referrals.
Neurological evaluation includes reflex assessment, grip strength testing, balance examination, eye movement analysis, sensory response evaluation, and cognitive orientation assessment.
Electromyography records electrical activity within muscles, while nerve conduction studies measure how quickly signals travel through nerves. Together, they help diagnose nerve and muscle disorders.
Lumbar puncture collects cerebrospinal fluid from the lower spine for analysis of protein levels, glucose, cell counts, infection markers, and bleeding indicators.
MRI provides detailed soft tissue imaging, CT is used for emergencies, and EEG records brain electrical activity for epilepsy diagnosis and monitoring.