Headache Like Hell? 11 Neurological Emergencies You Can’t Ignore
We all experience occasional headaches, forgetfulness, or tingling in our limbs. But when should these common symptoms raise alarm bells? Dr. Sudhir Kumar, a known neurologist in Hyderabad, shares 24 crucial neurological warning signs you shouldn’t ignore, some requiring immediate emergency attention and others prompting a routine checkup.
He is known as @hyderabaddoctor on X or Twitter, regularly shares important updates about health and fitness and shares vital information useful for common man. In one of the post, the doctor has shared some information related to the neurological symptoms one should not be ignored and some symptoms which needs to be evaluated by a neurologist.
Here is the list.
What are the neurological symptoms that you should not ignore?
Certain symptoms are minor and one can ignore them, however, some neurological symptoms should not be ignored.
Symptoms for which you should seek emergency neurology consultation:
- Sudden severe headache (the worst headache of lifetime),
- Unexplained drowsiness,
- Loss of consciousness- either short-duration or persisting,
- Fits (convulsions),
- Sudden onset face, arm or leg weakness on one side of body,
- Inability to speak or understand spoken words,
- Inability to see (from one or both eyes), or one half of the visual field,
- Sudden onset slurred speech, swallowing difficulty, with or without dizziness,
- Sudden onset imbalance while walking,
- Weakness of both legs, or weakness of both arms & legs,
- Severe headache, fever, and vomiting.
Symptoms for which routine neurology consultation is advisable:
- Headache on and off, or severe enough to interfere with daily activities,
- Forgetfulness,
- Slowness of movements,
- Shaking (tremors) of hands,
- Neck or low back pain, with radiating pain to arms or legs,
- Tingling, burning or pain of both feet,
- Episodic sharp shooting pain on one side of face,
- Drooping of eyelids, double vision,
- Weakness of muscles of legs or arms,
- Tingling, numbness or pain of one hand,
- Burning sensation, tingling of thigh region,
- Twitching of eyelids, or facial muscles,
- Imbalance while walking.
What are the neurological symptoms that you should not ignore?
Certain symptoms are minor and one can ignore them, however, some neurological symptoms should not be ignored.
Symptoms for which you should seek emergency neurology consultation:
1. Sudden severe headache (the…— Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (@hyderabaddoctor) January 19, 2024
Disclaimer: 1. The list of symptoms is not exhaustive. There are several other symptoms that neurological diseases can present with, 2. This is not a medical advice. Please consult your physician for proper medical advice.
