Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Amit Kumar Sinha?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Amit Kumar Sinha for Sciatica Pain Treatment, Laminectomy, Foot Drop. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Amit Kumar Sinha's education qualification?

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Dr. Amit Kumar Sinha has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Neurology.

Question 3

What does Dr. Amit Kumar Sinha specialises in ?

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Dr. Amit Kumar Sinha specialises as Neurologist, General Physician.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Amit Kumar Sinha have?

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Dr. Amit Kumar Sinha has an overall experience of 27 years. View where has Dr. Amit Kumar Sinha practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Amit Kumar Sinha?

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Senior Consultant Neurologist with 29 years of experience in medical field as a registered Doctor .About 20 years experience as specialist in Neurology. Did MBBS from LNMU,Bihar in 1990, M.D. (Medicine) in 1994,and DM (Neurology) from Delhi University in 1999. Field of interest:- Epilepsy,Headache,Stroke,Dementia,Peripheral Neuropathy,Myopathy, CNS infection,etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a neurologist?

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A neurologist is a doctor who is an expert in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of problems that affect the nervous system. They treat disorders, illnesses, and injuries of both the central (the brain and the spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system.

Question 7

What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?

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Though a neurologist and neurosurgeon diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system, a neurologist cannot perform surgery. Hence, if a patient requires surgical treatment for a neurological condition such as tumours or carpal tunnel syndrome, then a neurologist would refer the patient to a neurosurgeon.

Question 8

What kind of illnesses do neurologists treat?

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Some illnesses that the neurologist treats are:
Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease
Epilepsy
Headaches
Back pain
Brain tumour
Multiple sclerosis
Injury or infection that affects the brain or spinal cord
Peripheral neuropathy (a condition that affects your nerves)
Pinched nerves
Stroke
Tremors

Question 9

When should one visit a neurologist?

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You should visit a neurologist if you have:
Headaches
Numbness or tingling sensation
Chronic pain
Loss of bladder or bowel function
Excessive weakness
Difficulty in walking
Jerky movements
Tremors
Confusion
Problems with memory
Difficulty in sleeping
Changes in vision
Seizures

Question 10

Who do neurologists work with?

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Neurologists usually work with neurosurgeons, whereby they plan surgeries if required for the improvement in the condition of a patient. A neurologist may also teach and conduct research to contribute to the scientific knowledge in neurology.