Question 1

Where does Dr. Vijay Kumar Terapalli practice?

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Dr. Vijay Kumar Terapalli practices at CARE Hospitals - Hanumanthavaka.

Question 2

What is Dr. Vijay Kumar Terapalli's education qualification?

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Dr. Vijay Kumar Terapalli has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neuro Surgery.

Question 3

What does Dr. Vijay Kumar Terapalli specialises in ?

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Dr. Vijay Kumar Terapalli specialises as Neurologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Vijay Kumar Terapalli have?

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Dr. Vijay Kumar Terapalli has an overall experience of 23 years. View where has Dr. Vijay Kumar Terapalli practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Vijay Kumar Terapalli?

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Dr. Vijay Kumar Terapalli is a Neurologist in Ram Nagar, Visakhapatnam and has an experience of 23 years in this field. Dr. Vijay Kumar Terapalli practices at Care Hospital in Ram Nagar, Visakhapatnam and CARE Hospitals in Hanumanthavaka, Visakhapatnam. He completed MBBS from DR.NTR UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES in 2003,MS - General Surgery from DR.NTR UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES in 2008 and MCh - Neuro Surgery from DR.NTR UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES in 2013.. 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.

Dr. Vijay Kumar Terapalli

Hanumanthavaka, Visakhapatnam

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