Muscle Weakness, Cramps, and Stiffness
Muscle Weakness, Cramps, and Stiffness Comana M. Cioroiu Lewis P. Rowland INTRODUCTION Weakness is one of the most common complaints in all of neurology; hence, both the scope of the…
Involuntary Movements
Involuntary Movements Elan D. Louis INTRODUCTION Abnormal involuntary movements, often called dyskinesias, are uncontrollable movements that are usually evident when a patient is at rest and, with rare exceptions (e.g.,…
Dementia and Memory Loss
Dementia and Memory Loss Lawrence S. Honig INTRODUCTION Dementia is characterized by intellectual deterioration, with concomitant decline in independence and daily social or occupational functions. With different dementia disorders, various…
Visual Disturbances
Visual Disturbances Jeffrey G. Odel Julia Mallory INTRODUCTION No symptom may be as disturbing or dramatic to a patient as acute visual loss. Although acute ocular diseases such as glaucoma,…
Pain, Numbness, and Paresthesias
Pain, Numbness, and Paresthesias Comana M. Cioroiu INTRODUCTION For the general neurologist, the evaluation of a patient with complaints of numbness can be a daunting one. Being the most subjective…
Headache and Facial Pain
Headache and Facial Pain Julio R. Vieira Denise E. Chou INTRODUCTION Headache is one of the most frequent reasons for which patients seek medical attention and accounts for more disability…
The Neurologic Examination
The Neurologic Examination James M. Noble INTRODUCTION Of all the chapters presented in this book, the one most likely to remain nearly 100% relevant, if not also accurate, decades from…
Seizures and Status Epilepticus
Seizures and Status Epilepticus David Roh Jan Claassen INTRODUCTION Seizures are frequently encountered in both the community and hospital setting. Epidemiologic studies in the United States have shown that 11%…
Syncope and Spells
Syncope and Spells Tina Shih INTRODUCTION Sudden alteration of consciousness is a common presenting symptom in a variety of clinical contexts, from the emergency room to the outpatient clinic. The…
