Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Anwar Alam?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Anwar Alam for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Cerebral Aneurysm. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Anwar Alam's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Anwar Alam has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Medicine, DM - Neurology.

Question 3

What does Dr. Anwar Alam specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Anwar Alam specialises as Neurologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Anwar Alam have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Anwar Alam has an overall experience of 19 years. View where has Dr. Anwar Alam practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Anwar Alam?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Anwar Alam is a Neurologist and has an experience of 19 years in this field. He completed MBBS from JLNMC,Bhagalpur in 2000,MD - Medicine from PATNA MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2007 and DM - Neurology from G B PANT HOSPITAL NEW DELHI in 2012. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and Cerebral Aneurysm 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.

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