Neurologist
Neurologist: consultations and examinations at NeiroMed Clinic, 8b Gunara Astras Street.
Neurologist in Riga: consultations and examinations
A neurologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system — i.e. brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, their sheaths and blood vessels. The neurologist’s job is to determine the cause, location and type of the lesion, and to develop an optimal treatment plan based on evidence and the individual needs of the patient.
Neurological disorders can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life, causing not only physical pain but also emotional discomfort and functional limitations. Therefore, a visit to a neurologist is recommended at the earliest suspicion of damage to the nervous system, especially if recommended by a general practitioner or other specialist.
A complex approach to treatment
Treatment of neurological diseases is often carried out in a multidisciplinary manner, combining different methods, including:
- remedial gymnastics and physiotherapy,
- massage and physical therapy (electrotherapy, magnetic therapy, water treatment),
- lifestyle and nutrition adjustment,
- medication (e.g. pain relief, anticonvulsion, antidepressants, etc.),
- minimally invasive procedures (e.g. blockades),
- osteoreflexotherapy and other complementary therapies,
- neurosurgery, if necessary.
When should I go to a neurologist?
Symptoms of neurological diseases can vary and ignoring them can lead to disease progression and serious complications. A visit to a neurologist is recommended if you experience the following symptoms:
- prolonged and intense headaches
- dizziness, blurred vision or image doubling,
- chronic back, neck, leg or arm pain
- imbalance or gait instability
- sensory disorders, tingling, muscle weakness
- tremors or uncontrolled movements,
- difficulty in speech, memory or concentration,
- seizures or temporary unconsciousness
- difficulty sleeping, depression or anxiety.
How do I prepare for a visit to a neurologist?
In order to ensure effective consultation, it is recommended to prepare:
- write a list of symptoms with their duration and intensity,
- indicate all medicinal products used (with doses of medicinal products),
- provide information on the history of family diseases,
- take the results of all previous examinations with you (if any),
- prepare questions for the doctor,
- record the doctor’s instructions during the visit.
What happens during the consultation with a cardiologist?
During the first consultation, the neurologist listens to the patient’s complaints, assesses the general and neurological condition and, if necessary, prescribes additional examinations, such as:
- magnetic resonance (MR),
- computed tomography (CT),
- electroencephalography (EEG),
- neurography and electromyography (NG/EMG),
- DUPLEX dopplerography for brain and neck vessels,
- autonomous nervous system tests,
- laboratory examinations.
The NeiroMed clinic provides a wide range of specific examinations on site. If any of the examinations are not available on site, your doctor will provide recommendations for where to do them with trusted collaborators.
Individual access and professional care
In modern neurology, a personalized approach is crucial – the treatment plan is adapted to each patient individually, given their health status, lifestyle and disease specifics. Our neurologists are highly qualified specialists who regularly train in internationally recognised centres and apply the most advanced treatments in line with European and global guidelines.
Register to a neurologist
The team at the NeiroMed clinic is staffed by experienced neurologists with specializations in a variety of fields — from headaches and epilepsy to neuropathy and movement disorders. The clinic has state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities and provides individual access to each patient.
Neurologist: consultations at NeiroMed clinic (Prof. Guntis Karelis, Dr. Med. Daina Pastare, Dr. Med. Normunds Suna, Dr. Solvita Berzina, Dr. Evita Slosberga, Dr. Dace Tjurina, Dr. Iveta Haritoncenko, Dr. Sandra Svilpe, Dr. Liga Meksa, Dr. Olga Zaiferte, Dr. Eva Sankova, Dr. Inga Suna, Dr. Olga Holodova)
Highly qualified neurologist in Riga at NeiroMed Clinic, 8b Gunara Astras Street.