Question 1

how does a nonfocal neurologic exam work?

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Non-focal : Non-focal is a normal neurological examination and does not suggest any focal injury or problem.

Question 2

i was wondering what does a neurologic exam consist of?

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Survey of systems: Each part of the exam checks a certain function or category of function known to be performed by a piece of the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves

Question 3

what can i expect during a neurological exam?

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Amazing things!: The neurological exam is one of the last great skills that a physician is taught in this era of ordering tests and scans to make diagnoses.  The exam is broken down into the following categories:  mental status, cranial nerves (brainstem nerves), movement, sensation, reflexes, cerebellum, and walking.  There is an immense amount of information that can be obtained from this ~20-min test.

Question 4

what does a full normal neurological exam mean?

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Reasurring perhaps: Although normal exam does not rule out all intracranial problems, or the presence of paroxysmal conditions like epilepsy or migraine, does provide comfort of absence of substantial neurological deficits.

Question 5

hello, what does the full neurological exam consist of?

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Routine Neuro Exam: If you are referring to just a basic neurological physical examination: mental status examination, cranial nerve examination, motor exam,  reflex examination, sensory examination, gait/coordination examination. This is in addition to a routine physical exam (heart, lungs, stomach ect)

Question 6

i have been told i will be admitted for a few days to have a full neurological exam after some weird symptoms  what tests are likely to happen?

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Depends on specifics: The nature of your symptoms would determine the tests chosen. You might ask the Dr ahead of time for the first ones they plan to do. Depending on those results, more might be needed. This is a good question to ask them. Also, when you get the results ask what you need to understand them. Best!

Question 7

what type of exam can diagnose paraneoplastic neurological syndromes?

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Paraneoplastic: It depends on what type of paraneoplastic syndrome your doctor is supsecting.  These syndromes are notoriously difficult to diagnosis and require a high index of suspicion. Usually a physical exam combined with blood tests can lead to a diagnosis.

Question 8

had neurological exam done and could not balance while walking. is this a normal reaction?

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Ataxia: Not being balanced while walking suggests an abnormality.  Localizing the abnormality is a job for your doctor or a neurologist.  You should have this checked out.

Question 9

what does brisk palatal elevation mean on a neurological exam ? is it a bad sign ? should it ideally not be brisk ?

Accepted Answer

: Pushing down on your tongue with a tongue depressor activates several nervous pathways that elevate the palate (raise the roof of the mouth), which, when normal, is both brisk and symmetrical. This one simple test verifies function of several afferent (incoming) and efferent (outgoing) cranial nerves simultaneously. Palate elevation blocks connection with nasal cavity during swallowing and speech.

Question 10

what does trachea midline mean? under a physical exam by a neurological care dr?

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: It denotes the location of trachea that can be palpated gently and inspected, midline anterior neck being normally seen and palpated.

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I have been told i will be admitted for a few days to have a full neurological exam after some weird symptoms what tests are likely to happen?

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Had neurological exam done and could not balance while walking. is this a normal reaction?

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