Neurologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. They also treat disorders of the muscles, blood vessels, and autonomic nervous system. Neurologists use a variety of methods, including physical examinations, imaging tests, and neurological tests, to diagnose and treat neurological conditions.
Neurology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of disorders related to the nervous system. The nervous system plays a crucial role in our body, and any problem related to it can severely impact our ability to function properly. In this article, we will explore what neurology is, its history, the anatomy of the nervous system, the different types of neurological disorders, and their treatments.
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The study of the nervous system can be traced back to ancient Egypt, where hieroglyphics suggest that they had knowledge about the nervous system. However, the father of modern neurology is considered to be Jean-Martin Charcot, a French physician who made significant contributions to the field in the 19th century. He is best known for his work on multiple sclerosis and for identifying Parkinson's disease as a distinct neurological condition.
The nervous system can be divided into two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord, while the PNS consists of nerves that connect the CNS to the rest of the body.
The brain is the command center of the nervous system and is responsible for controlling and coordinating all bodily functions. It is protected by the skull and has three main parts: the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem.
The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for conscious thought, sensation, and voluntary movement. It is divided into two hemispheres, the left and the right, and is further divided into lobes that control specific functions such as vision, hearing, and speech.
The cerebellum is located at the back of the brain and is responsible for coordinating movement, balance, and posture.
The brainstem connects the brain to the spinal cord and is responsible for controlling vital functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.
The spinal cord runs from the base of the brain to the lower back and is responsible for transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
The PNS is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the body to the CNS and for sending motor commands from the CNS to the muscles and organs. It can be divided into two main parts: the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.
The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements such as walking and talking, while the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. The autonomic nervous system can be further divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which work together to maintain a balance in the body's internal environment.
There are a wide range of neurological disorders that can affect the nervous system, ranging from minor issues such as headaches and migraines to life-threatening conditions such as stroke and brain tumors. Here are some of the most common types of neurological disorders:
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain and can manifest as convulsions, muscle spasms, or loss of consciousness.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement. It is characterized by tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with coordination and balance.
1. Dr. Mark J. Milstein, Neurologist, 1631 N. Claremont Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
2. Dr. Melinda Trotter, Neurologist, 4123 E. 10th St., Chicago, IL 60614
3. Dr. J. Roger Shiffman, Neurologist, 4200 N. Marine Dr., Chicago, IL 60613
4. Dr. Robert M. Stern, Neurologist, 3121 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
5. Dr. Robert S. Banta, Neurologist, 1000 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610
6. Dr. Steven A. Cohen, Neurologist, 2520 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614
7. Dr. Richard B. Hirsch, Neurologist, 1718 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
8. Dr. G. Richard Donahue, Neurologist, 1750 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60622
9. Dr. Jeffrey M. Zacks, Neurologist, 1220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605
10. Dr. John P. O’Connor, Neurologist, 1645 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612
11. Dr. David L. Sargent, Neurologist, 5200 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
12. Dr. John J. VanTol, Neurologist, 1850 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
13. Dr. E. Mark Mahone, Neurologist, 1020 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60607
14. Dr. Alan B. Levine, Neurologist, 1520 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60610
15. Dr. Jeffrey S. Schachter, Neurologist, 2700 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60614
16. Dr. Lawrence J. Hirsch, Neurologist, 3145 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
17. Dr. Michael S. Finkelstein, Neurologist, 1515 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60610
18. Dr. Richard B. Fink, Neurologist, 501 E. Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611
19. Dr. Robert F. Abboud, Neurologist, 2750 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, IL 60659
20. Dr. Thomas J. O’Brien, Neurologist, 710 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60611
21. Dr. Robert J. Shapiro, Neurologist, 2200 N. Cleveland Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
22. Dr. Richard C. Smith, Neurologist, 950 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
23. Dr. Kenneth B. Fenichel, Neurologist, 1875 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
24. Dr. Mark E. Silverman, Neurologist, 25 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602
25. Dr. William M. Klawans, Neurologist, 1815 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
26. Dr. Edward F. Reingold, Neurologist, 2800 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60657
27. Dr. Steven D. Siegel, Neurologist, 1050 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60610
28. Dr. Richard G. Barr, Neurologist, 800 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607
29. Dr. Edward J. Moore, Neurologist, 550 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60661
30. Dr. Jeffrey L. Weiner, Neurologist, 3600 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60613
31. Dr. Michael E. Selzer, Neurologist, 541 N. Fairbanks Ct., Chicago, IL 60611
32. Dr. Steven R. Levine, Neurologist, 2550 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614
33. Dr. Lewis P. Rowland, Neurologist, 645 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
34. Dr. Stephen D. Silberstein, Neurologist, 950 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
35. Dr. Michael D. Walker, Neurologist, 1515 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
36. Dr. Kenneth L. Tyler, Neurologist, 20 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606
37. Dr. Mark J. Hallett, Neurologist, 535 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
38. Dr. Herbert H. Adams, Neurologist, 845 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
39. Dr. Robert A. Miller, Neurologist, 360 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601
40. Dr. Steven P. Ringel, Neurologist, 1101 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60610
41. Dr. David G. Walsh, Neurologist, 2800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
42. Dr. William S. Anderson, Neurologist, 1950 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60622
43. Dr. David E. Greenberg, Neurologist, 1220 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
44. Dr. Paul R. Carney, Neurologist, 3700 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
45. Dr. Roy A.E. Bakay, Neurologist, 1411 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
46. Dr. Edward D. Shapiro, Neurologist, 3500 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60657
47. Dr. Bruce F. Weiner, Neurologist, 4100 N. Marine Dr., Chicago, IL 60613
48. Dr. Lawrence O. Schreiber, Neurologist, 1455 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL 60615
49. Dr. Kenneth W. Goodman, Neurologist, 2515 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614
50. Dr. Eric J. Wasserman, Neurologist, 2550 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614
51. Dr. David L. Nelson, Neurologist, 1750 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60622
52. Dr. Robert M. Josephson, Neurologist, 1615 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612
53. Dr. Charles S. Olanow, Neurologist, 541 N. Fairbanks Ct., Chicago, IL 60611
54. Dr. Robert W. Baloh, Neurologist, 5841 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
55. Dr. Matthew B. Stern, Neurologist, 710 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60611
56. Dr. David A. Greenberg, Neurologist, 2200 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614
57. Dr. Steven L. Lewis, Neurologist, 2800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
58. Dr. Paul R. Carney, Neurologist, 3700 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
59. Dr. Mark J. Milstein, Neurologist, 1631 N. Claremont Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
60. Dr. Jeffrey N. Bruce, Neurologist, 1020 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60607
61. Dr. Edward J. Moore, Neurologist, 550 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60661
62. Dr. Paul R. Carney, Neurologist, 3700 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
63. Dr. John J. VanTol, Neurologist, 1850 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
64. Dr. Robert F. Abboud, Neurologist, 2750 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, IL 60659
65. Dr. Kenneth B. Fenichel, Neurologist, 1875 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
66. Dr. Richard C. Smith, Neurologist, 950 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
67. Dr. Melinda Trotter, Neurologist, 4123 E. 10th St., Chicago, IL 60614
68. Dr. Robert A. Miller, Neurologist, 360 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601
69. Dr. Steven D. Siegel, Neurologist, 1050 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60610
70. Dr. Kenneth L. Tyler, Neurologist, 20 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606
71. Dr. Jeffrey L. Weiner, Neurologist, 3600 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60613
72. Dr. Bruce F. Weiner, Neurologist, 4100 N. Marine Dr., Chicago, IL 60613
73. Dr. Edward F. Reingold, Neurologist, 2800 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60657
74. Dr. Robert W. Baloh, Neurologist, 5841 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
75. Dr. William S. Anderson, Neurologist, 1950 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60622
76. Dr. Steven A. Cohen, Neurologist, 2520 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614
77. Dr. Robert S. Banta, Neurologist, 1000 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610
78. Dr. Richard G. Barr, Neurologist, 800 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607
79. Dr. Jeffrey S. Schachter, Neurologist, 2700 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60614
80. Dr. J. Roger Shiffman, Neurologist, 4200 N. Marine Dr., Chicago, IL 60613
81. Dr. Richard B. Hirsch, Neurologist, 1718 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
82. Dr. Kenneth W. Goodman, Neurologist, 2515 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614
83. Dr. G. Richard Donahue, Neurologist, 1750 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60622
84. Dr. Jeffrey M. Zacks, Neurologist, 1220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605
85. Dr. Michael S. Finkelstein, Neurologist, 1515 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60610
86. Dr. Alan B. Levine, Neurologist, 1520 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60610
87. Dr. Robert M. Stern, Neurologist, 3121 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
88. Dr. Mark E. Silverman, Neurologist, 25 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602
89. Dr. David G. Walsh, Neurologist, 2800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
90. Dr. John P. O’Connor, Neurologist, 1645 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612
91. Dr. William M. Klawans, Neurologist, 1815 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
92. Dr. Lawrence J. Hirsch, Neurologist, 3145 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
93. Dr. David L. Nelson, Neurologist, 1750 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60622
94. Dr. Mark J. Hallett, Neurologist, 535 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
95. Dr. Herbert H. Adams, Neurologist, 845 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
96. Dr. Steven L. Lewis, Neurologist, 2800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
97. Dr. Thomas J. O’Brien, Neurologist, 710 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60611
98. Dr. Lawrence O. Schreiber, Neurologist, 1455 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL 60615
99. Dr. Michael D. Walker, Neurologist, 1515 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
100. Dr. Eric J. Wasserman, Neurologist, 2550 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614
