Neurology

 

Neurology is the field of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders. The conditions covered in this speciality include:

  • Migraine and other Headaches
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Stroke
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Memory failure
  • Dizziness, in conjunction with a consultant audiological physician

Bupa Cromwell Hospital has excellent facilities to conduct the full range of investigations on the central and peripheral nervous systems to help diagnose a patient’s condition without delay. These include:

  • MRI Scanners
  • CT Scanner
  • PET Scanner
  • Comprehensive Neurophysiology facilities, for example EEG telemetry (to monitor the electrical patterns of the brain) and dedicated monitoring suites

Following diagnosis, the team at Bupa Cromwell Hospital have a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of their patients. Consultant Neurologists work closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dieticians and nursing staff to manage the condition.