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Neurology

Scope of Service

Types of Patients Served

Neurology Department provides treatment for adult patients above twelve (12) years old with any neurological diseases of the brain and nerves.

Range of Conditions and Diagnoses Treated

• Neurology is a specialized branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the Brain, Spinal Cord, Muscles and Nerves.
• The department also investigates Headaches, Migraine, Vertigo, Multiple Sclerosis, Encephalitis, Meningitis and Epilepsy.
• Movement Disorders investigated, diagnosed and treated include Chorea, Dystonia, Parkinsonism, and Ataxias.
• Many types of Myopathies, Myotonias and other muscle diseases, Peripheral Neuropathy and evaluation of different types of Dementias are included.

Range of Treatments or Activities Performed

A variety of Laboratory tests are available to evaluate neurological diseases. These include:

        - Routine blood count and Biochemistry
        - Endocrine tests of thyroid, pituitary, adrenal and other hormonal glands
        - Muscle enzymes
        - Lipid profile
        - Acetylcholine receptor antibody, B12 and folate levels
        - Blood and urine copper estimations, ceruloplasmin, porphyrins

ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL TESTS are available in AGH Dammam.

These include:

a) Electro Encephalogram – A non –invasive Brain-wave testing procedure in which a paper recording of brain activity is obtained (similar to cardiogram for the heart) using electrode wires. Most patients with seizures, dizzy, fainting attacks, require EEG for further understanding of the nature of such attacks. It is a safe procedure for all ages including the pregnant woman. It is completed in I-1½ hours.

b) Electro Myography:
Including nerve conduction studies, a procedure for testing integrity and function of the nerves and muscles. This too, like the EEG, is a safe procedure. It tests the electrical signals in the nerves and muscles. Diseases like myopathy, muscle dystrophy, many types of paralysis, neuropathies, nerve injuries, and myasthenia need to have this procedure for confirming the diagnosis. It involves Electrical Stimulation of the nerves and muscle: at times needle examination may also be required. Patients may rest assured that these tests do not carry any Radiation Hazards.

c) Evoked Potential: Performed in some neurological and neuro ophthalmologic disease, these tests are also non-invasive and can test the integrity of the optic pathway system (V.E.R. or V.E.P.) and Brain Stem Auditory pathway system (BAER).

They are important diagnostic tools in many neurological diseases, mainly in Optic Neuritis, Retrobulbar Neuritis and Multiple Sclerosis Suspects.

d) Neuro Imaging studies are one of the most important groups of Radiology investigations. They include CT Scan, MRI Scan and also doppler studies.
The CT Scan, MRI Scan procedures are vitally important tools in investigating Neurology.
  

Types of Staff Carrying Out these Activities and Sites where Care and Service are Provided and Times When Care and Service Are Provided

The department is consist of consultant neurologist and specialist neurologist who covers both inpatient and outpatient services. They are available on-call if needed for any emergencies 24 hours. For the regular clinic times they are open from Saturday through Thursday within 0800 hours – 1200 hours and 1600 hours – 2000 hours.

Hours of Operation:

Saturday - Thursday (08:00 am - 12:00 pm & 04:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Note: (On-call services 24 hours a day / 7 days a week)

Telephone Number(s)

+966 3 826 2111     Ext.  1041

Doctors on board

Doctor Name	Profile
DR. MOHAMMAD ALI KHAN	Consultant Neurologist (Department Head)
DR. MOHAMAD AL HEJAB