Neurology
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​Neurology
Neurology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates body activities. It has two major divisions:
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Central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord
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Peripheral nervous system: all other neural elements, such as eyes, ears, skin, and other "sensory receptors"
A doctor who specializes in neurology is called a neurologist. The neurologist treats disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, such as:
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Cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke
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Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis
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Headache disorders
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Infections of the brain and peripheral nervous system
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Movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease