Neurology centre

Neurologists of the MC Dobrobut network start diagnosis from the moment of seeing a patient for the first time.

The doctor assesses if a patient has any disorders of gait and speech, pays attention to patient’s memory, alertness, asks questions about lifestyle and finds out whether a patient has genetic predisposition to certain diseases. Then the neurologist examines the patient. Neurological examination includes checking reflexes, muscle strength, papillary reactions and others.

Instruments for basic neurological examination:

• reflex hummer for checking reflexes;
• something sharp (for example, disposable wooden toothpick for detecting sensitive disorders);
• tuning fork for testing vibration sensitivity;
• medical penlight for testing papillary light reflex.

Instrumental diagnostics is employed for accurate assessment of the central and peripheral nervous system functioning. Neurologists of the MC Dobrobut network use advanced examination methods based on the state-of-the-art equipment.

Immediately consult a neurologist if you feel any of the following symptoms:

• headache and facial pain;
• dizziness, shakiness, unsteady gait;
• weakness or pain in the extremities;
• any sensitivity disorders;
• memory impairment;
• facial asymmetry;
• anxiety;
• impaired vision (double vision, loss of vision (scotoma) or narrowing of the visual field, especially in young people);
• seizures with loss of consciousness (with or without convulsions);
• abnormal taste and smell;
• back and neck pain;
• sleep disorders

Care for patients, experience of clinicians and the coordinated work of a team of medical professionals provide comfortable treatment environment and rapid recovery. By contacting us, you can count on qualified medical care in line with the world standards of treatment.

Many neurological patients require physical rehabilitation after illness. The MC Dobrobut network has a neurological department focusing on patients with brain disorders resulted from stroke, traumatic brain injury, anoxic brain damage due to cardiac arrest, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson`s disease.

Physical therapists practice kinesitherapy, help restore lost functions (sitting, getting up, squatting and walking) while occupational therapists work on activities of daily living such as dressing, toileting, bathing, brushing teeth, shaving and more. Together with speech therapists, patients overcome speech problems (aphasia, dysarthria), restore swallowing skills, work to improve cognitive functions, overcome the effects of facial muscle paresis.

The MC Dobrobut has three rehabilitation halls: neurological hall, ergotherapy hall and gym.

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