Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Shiv Kumar Saini?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Shiv Kumar Saini for Nerve and Muscle Disorders, Myasthenia Gravis, Neuromuscular Disorders. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Shiv Kumar Saini's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shiv Kumar Saini has the following qualifications - DM - Neurology, MD - General Medicine, MBBS, Md General Medicine.

Question 3

What does Dr. Shiv Kumar Saini specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shiv Kumar Saini specialises as Neurologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Shiv Kumar Saini have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shiv Kumar Saini has an overall experience of 11 years. View where has Dr. Shiv Kumar Saini practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Shiv Kumar Saini?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shiv Kumar Saini is a Neurologist and has an experience of 11 years in this field. He completed DM - Neurology from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in 2022,MD - General Medicine from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College And Safdarjung Hospital in 2018 and MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College And Hospital in 2013. He is a member of Indian Academy of Neurology. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Nerve and Muscle Disorders,Myasthenia Gravis,Neuromuscular Disorders,Peripheral Nerve and Seizure after Head Injury etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a neurologist?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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.