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COMMON CONDITIONS SEEN AT
DR KERR'S CLINIC
Making an accurate diagnosis of acute and/or chronic neurological events relies on history taking, examination, and often diagnostic tests. Dr Kerr will often make an initial 'Differential' or 'Probable' diagnosis. For some patients further symptoms develop or further information comes to light in the months or years to come, which can affect the 'Final' diagnosis.
Here are some common conditions seen at the clinic
STROKE AND TIA
TRAPPED NERVES/ SPINAL PROBLEMS
BRAIN HAEMORRHAGE
FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER
DEMENTIA (VASCULAR/ ALZHEIMER'S)
PARKINSON'S (VASCULAR/ IDIOPATHIC)
MIGRAINE
'SEIZURES' OF VARIOUS CAUSES
FRAILTY/ DECLINE IN AN OLDER PERSON
CEREBRAL AMYLOID ANGIOPATHY
BRAIN TUMOURS (DIAGNOSIS ONLY)
VERTIGO
HYPERTENSION (HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE)
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (IRREGULAR HEART BEAT)
HYPERLIPDAEMIA (HIGH CHOLESTEROL)
In certain circumstances, Dr Kerr will refer you to another specialist, if a particular diagnosis requires a subspecialist to guide/ deliver treatment in that area, eg Multiple Sclerosis
Common Conditions: Features
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