Question 1

Where does Dr. Amitha Higde practice?

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Dr. Amitha Higde practices at Ishayu Pediatric Specality Center - Chembur East.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Amitha Higde?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Amitha Higde for Neuromuscular Disorders, INFECTIONS, Paediatric Stroke. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What does Dr. Amitha Higde specialises in ?

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Dr. Amitha Higde specialises as Neurologist.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Amitha Higde?

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Dr. Amitha Higde is a Neurologist in Chembur East, Mumbai Dr. Amitha Higde practices at Ishayu Pediatric Specality Center in Chembur East, Mumbai. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Neuromuscular Disorders,INFECTIONS,Paediatric Stroke,Acute Neurology and Refractory Status Epilepticus etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is a neurologist?

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A neurologist is a medical expert who treats conditions related to the central and peripheral nervous system, spinal cord and the brain.

Question 6

What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?

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Both neurologists and neurologists are trained to diagnose diseases of the nervous system which includes the brain and the spine. However, neurologists do not perform surgery, they can treat with medicines and refer to neurosurgeons.

Question 7

What kind of illnesses do neurologists treat?

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Neurologisists commonly treat disorders such as headaches, epilepsy, tremors, sleep disorders, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease to name a few.

Question 8

When should one visit a neurologist?

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One should visit a neurologist if they have complaints of dizziness, consulvions, repeated headaches, migraines, or problems with vision, memory, gait and movement.

Question 9

Who do neurologists work with?

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Neurologists usually work in hospitals, out-patient clinics and some may even have their own private practice. Some neurologists may even be part of a team of physicians and surgeons of other specialities or even engage in research work.

Question 10

What will a neurologist do on the initial visit?

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A neurologist will take a complete medical history of the patient and perform a physical as well as a neurological examination to arrive at a diagnosis. Once a diagnosis has been established, he will carry out other necessary investigations if needed like MRI or CT scan of brain and spine, etc.

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