Neurology
Consultant neurologists at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, diagnosing and treating conditions of the brain, nerves and muscles. Most are managed without surgery. When surgery does become relevant, our neurosurgeons are already part of the conversation.
Is this the right place for you?
Start from what you are feeling, or from what you have been told.
If you have symptoms
- Headaches that are frequent, severe or changing
- Seizures, blackouts or unexplained “funny turns”
- Numbness, tingling or burning in the hands or feet
- Dizziness or a spinning sensation
- Tremor, slowness or stiffness
- Memory problems that are getting worse
- Weakness that comes and goes, or keeps progressing
If you have a diagnosis
- Headache and migraine
- Stroke prevention and follow-up
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Peripheral neuropathy, including from diabetes
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Bell’s palsy and facial weakness
- Carpal tunnel syndrome and trapped nerves
- Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders
- Memory problems and dementia
- Myasthenia gravis
- Multiple sclerosis and related conditions
Sudden face drooping, arm or leg weakness, slurred speech or loss of vision may be a stroke. Call 999 immediately. Treatment works best in the first few hours.
Neurologist or neurosurgeon?
Both care for the brain and nerves, in different ways. You do not need to choose: tell us your symptoms and we will direct you, and if you need both, they work together on your case.
Neurologist
Diagnoses and treats without surgery
- Works out the cause of symptoms through examination and tests
- Treats with medication and other non-surgical care
- Looks after long-term conditions such as epilepsy, migraine and Parkinson’s
Neurosurgeon
Operates when surgery is needed
- Treats problems in the structure of the brain, spine or nerves
- Such as tumours, aneurysms, fluid build-up and nerve compression
- Considers surgery alongside other options
Tests we may arrange
Not everyone needs tests. When they help, they are done at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, and we explain the results with you.
- MRI or CT scanPictures of the brain or spine
- EEGRecords the brain’s electrical activity, used for seizures and blackouts
- Nerve conduction study and EMGChecks how well nerves and muscles work, used for numbness and weakness
- Blood testsTo look for treatable causes, such as low vitamin B12 or thyroid problems
When seizures do not settle with medication
Most people with epilepsy become seizure-free with the right medication. For about one in three, seizures continue despite trying two or more medicines. Some of them can be helped by epilepsy surgery.
Our neurologists review the diagnosis and the medicines tried so far, and when surgery could help, the assessment is planned together with neurosurgery.
Worth asking about if
- You have tried two or more epilepsy medicines
- Seizures still affect your work, driving or daily life
- You have never been assessed for surgery
Your neurologists
Working alongside our neurosurgeons and spine team, so if your care needs another specialist, the conversation is already joined up.
Questions
What patients most often ask before seeing a neurologist.
Do I need a referral to see a neurologist?
No. You can contact us directly. A referral letter is helpful if you have one.
Is my numbness coming from my nerves or my spine?
It can be either, and sometimes both. This is where having neurologists and spine surgeons in one team helps: tests such as a nerve conduction study and an MRI can tell them apart, and the right specialist takes it from there.
Can migraine be cured?
Migraine usually cannot be cured, but it can very often be controlled. Treatments that prevent attacks can greatly reduce how often and how badly they come.
I had one seizure. Do I have epilepsy?
Not necessarily. A single seizure can have many causes. It still needs a neurologist’s assessment, usually with an EEG and a brain scan. Do not drive until you have been assessed.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Any previous scans and reports, a list of your medicines, and if you have had seizures or blackouts, someone who has seen one or a video of it on your phone.
Not sure who to see?
Tell us your symptoms and we will direct you to the right specialist.