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Neurological Symptoms and Diagnosis

Neurological symptoms can point to a variety of conditions affecting the brain or nerves. Learn about diagnostic tests you can expect so you can work with your doctor to reach a specific diagnosis.
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Finding the Cause of Weakness
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Overview of Elevated Intracranial Pressure
The Damaging Effects of CTE
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Understanding Dizziness as a Side Effect of Medications
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Diagnosing Guillain-Barré Syndrome
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Will Someone With Impaired Consciousness Go Back to Normal?
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Vitamin Deficiencies That Can Damage the Spine
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Causes and Terms for Ataxia
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What Are Olfactory Disorders and What Causes Them?
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How Does a Functional MRI Machine Work?
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Hand Tremor Causes and Treatment
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Shrunken Pupil and Drooping Eyelid: Might Be Horner Syndrome
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What Is Cerebral Hyperperfusion Syndrome?
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Neurological Itches and Why Scratching Doesn't Help
Examination for neuropathy or nerve pain.
Distinguishing Nociceptive Pain From Neuropathic Pain
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Why Are They Testing My CSF With a Lumbar Puncture?
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SPECT Scanner.
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Pseudoseizures Are Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures
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The Root of Neck and Back Pain Can Be From Spinal Nerves
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What to Expect From a Tensilon Test
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The Role of an fMRI in Monitoring Brain Activity
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How Brain Death Is Diagnosed With Confirmatory Testing
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Understanding Brown-Séquard Syndrome
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How to Treat the Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy
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This Is Your Brain on Pain