The Pattern of Neurological Disorders; Revisited Prevalence Data of a Dedicated Neurology Clinic in Sudan

Background: Pregnancy-induced endocrinal and physiological changes increase the risk of neuropathy and musculoskeletal problems in pregnancy. The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive look at the neurological and musculoskeletal disorders occurring during pregnancy.Methods: A total of 202 antenatal women with neurological and musculoskeletal problems were enrolled for study. Their demographic characteristics were noted. Detailed clinical history and neurological examination was done. Radiological investigations including x-ray, CT head, MRI brain, MRA, MR Venography with electrophysiological NCS studies were performed accordingly.Results: Among musculoskeletal symptoms most prevalent was LBA (50%), cramps (15.7 %) followed by pelvic girdle pain (10%) and wrist pain (8,5). Among peripheral neurological disorders most common was CTS (12.37%) followed by bells palsy. Among Central neurological disorders most common was headache (26.23%), seizures (12.37%), eclampsia (2.47%), followed by Cortical venous thrombosis CVT, BIH, PRES.Conclusions: Among musculoskeletal complaints the most frequent symptoms during pregnancy were low back pain, hip joint pain, cramps and wrist pain. Among neuropathies CTS prevalence was relatively higher in pregnant women especially in third trimester and was mostly bilateral. Among central neurological symptoms headache especially migraine without aura and seizures were common while eclampsia, CVT, BIH, PRES were less common.

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Recurrence of Febrile Convulsions

Paediatrica Indonesiana ◽

10.14238/pi35.5-6.1995.118-23 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 35 (5-6) ◽

pp. 118-23

Author(s):

Taslim S Soetomenggolo

Keyword(s):

Child Health ◽

Neurological Disorders ◽

Febrile Convulsion ◽

Febrile Convulsions ◽

Pediatric Neurology ◽

Neurology Clinic ◽

History Of ◽

History Of Epilepsy ◽

One Year

During two years, 92 patients who experienced first febrile convulsion were followed-up in the Pediatric Neurology Clinic, Department of Child Health, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta for at least one year. Of the 92 patients 58 (63%) were males and 34 (37%) females. Most of the patients were less than 4 years, and only 6 patients (6,5%) aged more than 4 years. Eight (8, 7%) of the 92 patients suffered from recurrence of febrile convulsions, and in 5 of them the recurrence occurred within the first 6 months of follow-up. The recurrences of febrile convulsions occurred mostly in patients less than one year of age, those with tonic seizures, those with neurological disorders, and those who had history of epilepsy in their family. In this study the occurrence of recurrent febrile convulsions in patients with normal EEG was higher than that in patients with abnormal EEG.

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Use of Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies in a Pediatric Neurology Clinic

Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques ◽

10.1017/s0317167100004558 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

pp. 524-528 ◽

Cited By ~ 37

Author(s):

Isaac Soo ◽

Jean K. Mah ◽

Karen Barlow ◽

Lorie Hamiwka ◽

Elaine Wirrell

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Side Effects ◽

Neurological Disorders ◽

Herbal Remedies ◽

Dietary Therapy ◽

Pediatric Neurology ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Neurology Clinic ◽

Complementary And Alternative

ABSTRACT:Background:Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasingly used in adults and children. Studies on CAM in neurological disorders have focused on the adult population and its use among pediatric neurology patients has not been well characterized.Objectives:The purpose of this study was: 1) To characterize the prevalence of CAM in pediatric neurology patients; 2) To determine the perceived effectiveness of CAM in these children; 3) To compare the cost of CAM with conventional therapies; and 4) To describe caregiver or patient-related variables associated with the use of CAM.Methods:This was a cross-sectional survey of patients and families attending the Alberta Children's Hospital neurology clinic between February and May 2004. Patients were considered eligible if they were between two and 18 years of age and had a known history of neurological disorders. Caregivers completed several self-administered questionnaires regarding their socio-demographic profile, their child's neurological illness, and their experience with CAM. Caregivers also rated their child's quality of life using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory.Results:One hundred and five of 228 (46%) families completed the survey. The mean age of the neurology patients was 9.8 ± 4.5 years. Forty-six (44%) out of 105 patients received one or more types of CAM, with the most common types being chiropractic manipulations (15%), dietary therapy (12%), herbal remedies (8%), homeopathy (8%), and prayer/faith healing (8%). Caregivers' sociodemographic variables or pediatric health-related quality of life were not significantly associated with the use of CAM. Fifty-nine percent of CAM users reported benefits, and only one patient experienced side effects. There was no significant difference in the total median cost of CAM compared to conventional therapies ($31.70 vs. $50.00 per month). Caregivers' personal experience or success stories from friends and media were common reasons for trying CAM.Conclusions:The use of CAM was common among pediatric neurology patients. Over half of the families reported benefits with CAM, and side effects were perceived to be few. Physicians should initiate discussion on CAM during clinic visits so that the families and patients can make informed decisions about using CAM. Further studies should address the specific role of CAM in children with neurological disorders, and to determine the potential interactions between CAM and conventional therapies in these patients.

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A review of neurological disorders presenting at a paediatric neurology clinic and response to anticonvulsant therapy in Gambian children

Annals of Tropical Paediatrics ◽

10.1179/027249303235002215 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 139-143 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

K. J. Burton ◽

S. Allen

Keyword(s):

Neurological Disorders ◽

Anticonvulsant Therapy ◽

Neurology Clinic

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Pattern Of Neurological Disorders In Child Neurology Clinic Of The University Of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria

Annals of Biomedical Sciences ◽

10.4314/abs.v6i1.40688 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Author(s):

GE Ofovwe ◽

MO Ibadin

Keyword(s):

Teaching Hospital ◽

Neurological Disorders ◽

Child Neurology ◽

Benin City ◽

Neurology Clinic ◽

The University

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Remember the retina: retinal disorders presenting to neurologists

Practical Neurology ◽

10.1136/practneurol-2016-001534 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 84-96 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Zhaleh Khaleeli ◽

William R Tucker ◽

Lana del Porto ◽

Jonathan D Virgo ◽

Gordon T Plant

Keyword(s):

Optic Nerve ◽

General Practitioners ◽

Optic Neuropathy ◽

Clinical Assessment ◽

Neurological Disorders ◽

Visual Disturbance ◽

Retinal Disorders ◽

Neurology Clinic ◽

Emergency Doctors ◽

Eye Clinic

General neurologists and stroke specialists are regularly referred cases of visual disturbance by general practitioners, emergency doctors and even ophthalmologists. Particularly when the referral comes from ophthalmologists, our assessment tends to focus on the optic nerve; however, retinal conditions may mimic optic neuropathy and are easily missed. Their diagnosis requires specific investigations that are rarely available in a neurology clinic. This article focuses on how a general neurologist can identify retinal problems from the clinical assessment and how to proceed with initial investigations. The following cases were all referred to a consultant neurologist (GTP) from ophthalmology services as optic neuropathies or other neurological disorders. Part A of the summary describes the presentation and findings in the neurology clinic; part B describes the subsequent specialist assessment in the neuro-ophthalmology/eye clinic.

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The spectrum of neurological disorders presenting at a neurology clinic in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Pan African Medical Journal ◽

10.11604/pamj.2013.14.148.2330 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 14 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Callixte Kuate Tegueu ◽

Séraphin Nguefack ◽

Jacques Doumbe ◽

Yannick Fogoum Fogang ◽

Paul Chimi Mbonda ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Neurological Disorders ◽

Neurology Clinic

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Pattern of Neurological Disorders in an Adult Neurology Clinic at Abakaliki Nigeria

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v13n8p72 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (8) ◽

pp. 72

Author(s):

Chukwuemeka O. Eze ◽

Olaronke F. Afolabi ◽

Uma A. Kalu ◽

Francis C. Okoro ◽

Eugene C. Nzei

Keyword(s):

Observational Study ◽

Neurological Disorders ◽

Clinical Information ◽

Seizure Disorder ◽

Retrospective Observational Study ◽

Neurology Clinic

BACKGROUND: Neurological disorders are common with increasing prevalence worldwide. The pattern of their presentation at Abakaliki Nigeria is not known. It is against this background that we embarked on this retrospective observational study on the pattern of neurological disorders in an Adult neurology clinic at Abakaliki Nigeria. METHOD: This is a retrospective observational hospital based study where the attendance registers of the 2 neurology clinics were used to extract demographic and clinical information of patients seen at the clinics from January 2019 to June 2020. RESULTS: A total of 1910 (72%) patients (Male- 1063, Female- 847) had neurological disorders. Common neurological disorders include Stroke, Seizure disorder, Parkinsonism, Dementia, Spondylosis, and headache. CONCLUSION: Neurological disorders are quite common in neurology clinics at Abakaliki Nigeria with preponderance of stroke.

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