Neurology
Neurology Treatment at Evercare Hospital Hospital
Department of Neurology of Evercare Hospital Chattogram provides comprehensive consultative services, diagnostic testing and treatment for a broad spectrum of neurological conditions, including diseases of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles. Evercare Hospital Chattogram is the only hospital in the country to be providing advanced and comprehensive Neurology & Neurosurgery facilities under one roof.
The department uses the latest technology and facilities, and is staffed by an experienced team of neurologists, nurses and technologists, who are committed to patient care. Neuro Rehabilitation services are provided for our patients in association with physiotherapy.
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Conditions Treated
Neurology Department offers management of a variety of neurological conditions in both adults and children; the most common include:
Neurological Emergency: –
- Stroke, vasculopathy, vasculitis, venous sinus thrombosis, Subarachnoid haemorrhage.
- Paralysis of different kinds
- Brain infections like meningitis, encephalities, etc.
- Neuropathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
- Multiple sclerosis, Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and demyelinating disease.
- Myasthenia Gravis & Neuromuscular Disorder
Routine Neurology :-
- Headaches of different types
- Epilepsy, seizures and other types of unconsciousness
- Vertigo/dizziness
- Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
- Degenerative brain diseases
- Memory problems/ dementia
- Toxic, metabolic, nutritional neurology disorder.
- Psychiatric Presentation of Neurological Disorder
Child Neurology:-
- Cerebral palsy and other developmental disorders of children
- Behavioral disorders
Disease of Spinal cord, Nerve, Muscle:-
- Neck, back, lower back, arm & leg pains and tingling
- Myopathy, myositis and other muscle diseases
- Spinal cord disease, myelopathy, myelitis
- Cervical, lumbo-sacral spondysosis
Brain & Spinal Tumour: –
- Some types of brain, Spinal cord & Nerve tumours
FACILITIES
- Neuro ICU beds and Stroke ICU
- Neuro Ward, shared cabin and additional VIP cabins
- Neuro Surgery operation theatres are in regular use.
- NCS, EMG, RNS
- Video EEG, Sleep Study, Long EEG Recording
- Stroke Thrombolysis & Cerebral DSA, Stenting, Endarterectomy
- Apomorphine Injection in Advanced Parkinson & Botox in Spasticity, Dystonia & Pain Syndrome Subtypes
- Immune Therapy- IVIG, Plasma Exchange, IV Rituximab
CONSULTATION & APPOINTMENT
The department provides consultation services in level-2 (OPD) through highly qualified and experienced Neurology Consultants, who carefully evaluate each patient. After diagnosing the patient’s condition, they discuss available treatment options and recommend the most effective treatment.
TESTS & TREATMENTS
- Clot Blusting Therapy with Blood Thinner – Intravenous Venous (IV) Thrombolysis with t-PA (Tissue Plasminogen Activator),
Patients who come with ischemic stroke are given I/V thrombolysis within 4.5 hours of stroke Onset (Normal Time window) and Up to 48 Hrs after Perfusion Scan (Extended Time Window).
- Electroencephalogram (EEG), Video EEG
An electroencephalogram (EEG) at Evercare Hospital Chattogram is one of many diagnostic procedures performed to measure electrical brain activity.
- Electromyography (EMG)& Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)
Electromyography (EMG) involves testing the electrical activity of muscles, while Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) measures the conducting function of nerves.
- Evoked Potentials Studies
Evercare neurologists have specialized expertise in using evoked potentials studies (first in Bangladesh) to assist in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders. The hospital offers visual, auditory and brainstem Evoked Potentials Studies (VEP, SSEP, BAEP.
- Repetitive nerve stimulation (RNS) :- Neurophysiology Facilities to diagnose Myasthenia gravis, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular conditions
- Immunological tests: ANA, Anti Jo antibody. CPK. ANCA
- Cerebral DSA
- CT Scan and CT Angiogram (CTA), venogram
Radiologists use the most advanced CT technology (128 slice CT scanner) to obtain the greatest possible visual detail of the patient’s brain.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) & Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA) and Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (MRS)
Evercare Hospital Chattogram offers advanced high-field MRI technology (3T tesla) that utilizes powerful magnetic fields and radiofrequencies to help us make accurate diagnoses of neurological disorders.
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
Neurologists at Evercare Hospital Chattogram are experienced in using lumbar puncture (also known as a “spinal tap”) in developing an accurate diagnosis for neurological conditions.
- X-Rays
Neuroradiologists perform x-rays of the skull for evaluating the fractures of the bones of the skull and detecting other conditions of the skull and brain.
- Plasma exchange
- Immune Therapy – IV Immunoglobulin (IG), Plasma Exchange , IV Rituximab
This is given in cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), Multiple sclerosis , Vasculitis, and Myasthenia
- Botulinum therapy (BoNT)
This is given in cases of Dystonia, Writer’s Cramp, Blepharo-Spasm, Hemifacial Spasm, and Spasticity, Stiff Person Syndrome, Resistance Migraine, TGN & Facial Pain, Fasciitis.
- Muscle Biopsy & Histopathology Service, Nerve biopsy
Histopathologists of Lab Medicine Department use variety of procedures to diagnose Muscular Dystrophy, Myositis, , including a muscle biopsy.
- Biofeedback Therapy
Our team of neurologists, Sleep medicine specialists, Gastroenterologists and pain medicine specialists will utilize several physical exercises to help control patient’s chronic pain and teach a series of exercises that the patient can do at home.
All imaging reports are evaluated by qualified and experienced neuro-radiologists. Neurophysiology studies are conducted and supervised by trained and experienced neurophysiologist and reported by qualified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist.
NEURO REHABILITATION
Neurorehabilitation is provided to patients by Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre. Rehabilitation services, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech therapy, aims to aid in the management or recovery of patients with neurological injury or illness, and to minimize and/or compensate for any functional alterations resulting from it.
Patients are provided with specialized outpatient and in-patient rehabilitation services through our Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre and are offered comprehensive services and care of the highest quality.
IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT TESTS/PROCEDURES/SURGERIES, YOUR REPORTS & BILLING ENQUIRIES
- Tests/Investigations:
- To schedule a test/investigation, please call the relevant OPD front desks.
- Your lab investigation samples are to be deposited in the Sample Collection Room located in Level-3, which is open on working days (Saturday-Thursday) from 8.00 am to 8:00 pm, and on Fridays and holidays from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
- Your investigation reports can be collected from Report Delivery Room by showing the receipt of payment. The hospital shall not be responsible for reports not collected within 30 days after the tests were done. Report Delivery Room is also located in level-1, and is open on working days (Saturday-Thursday) from 8.00 am to 8:30 pm, and on Fridays and holidays from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
- You will not be able to collect your investigation reports without your receipt of payment. If you have lost your receipt, you may collect a duplicate copy from our Billing Executives (Front Desk, OPD- Level-2,3).
- You can request duplicate copy of your investigation reports from the Report Delivery Room, inclusive of BDT 100 additional charge.
- Procedures & Surgeries:
- If you are interested in undergoing a procedure or surgery, please see our relevant Consultant first.
- To search for a consultant, go to Find a Consultantpage and for appointments, go to Make an Appointment
- In-patient Reports
- A Discharge Summary is provided to a patient upon his/her discharge from the hospital. A discharge summary is a summary of the events during hospitalization of the patient. It outlines the patient’s chief complaint, the diagnostic findings, the therapy administered and the patient’s response to it, and recommendations on discharge.
- To request for detailed in-patient medical reports or to make an insurance claim, refer to our Medical Report
- For queries on charges, contact our Billing Department (IP Billing Desk, Front desk, OPD- level 1) or call/e-mail our Billing Executives:
| For queries on charges, contact our Billing Department (IP Billing – level 1) or call/e-mail our Billing Concern: Md. Rashadul Islam Manager – Billing Phone : +88-0241380350-61 Ext- 1031 (From 9 am to 5 pm –Except Holidays) E-mail: rashadul.islam@evercarebd.com |