10 common symptoms of a neurological disorder

While most of the parts in a human body show signs of their improper functioning quite clearly in case of a serious ailment, it is not so evident when it comes to the nervous system of the body. The signs of a neurological disorder are as common as that of a simple fever or a minute ailment – the only differentiator is that they are not as momentary or less pain-causing as that in the former.

Following are some clear signs which do indicate of a major or minor neurological disorder in a human body:-

1.      Abnormal dizziness – The phenomenon of dizziness might be common if one is undergoing heavy physical or mental work, the tiredness of which can lead to exhaustion. However, when dizziness appears out of the blues at a particular point of time in a day, it can be a side effect of another ailment which one might be suffering from.

2.      Regular headaches – Headaches are one of the most common micro ailments which usually disappear in a few hours if you take proper care and medication for the same. However, repetitive headaches are something which should not be taken for granted. And if the amount of pain is unbearable, the consequences might be alarming.

3.      Weakness of other moving body parts – The body parts which usually move the most in a human body, including arms and legs, can make you feel exhaustive if you have undergone some heavy physical activity, like a morning workout, cycling, etc. However, if there is a bigger concern involved, your arms and legs might feel numb for a greater duration of time.

4.      Irregularity in vision – With the passage of time, it is quite common that a human eye might show signs of blurredness or reduction in its vision. This usually occurs due to prolonged exposure to bright light (especially in front of screens of phones and laptops) or any surface or internal injury to the eye. However, in some cases, if the root causes are the ones mentioned, one should consult with the doctor regarding this.

5.      Inconsistency in sleeping schedules – Occasional restlessness is something which is not so rare. However, what can be a serious sign is regularity in insomnia and fatigue during sleeping hours. This usually happens when one takes much amount of unnecessary stress which hampers the functioning and resting ability of your brain, resulting in unwarranted anxiety.

6.      Loss in memory – When the ability of the brain to function at its fullest begins to decrease in terms of memory loss, even in the practices related to the daily routine, it is a clear sign of decline in the health of the brain.

7.      Slurred speech – When one is suffering from a neurological speech, he/she will show clear signs in the form of slurred speech. In such a condition, he/she might speak faster than normal and his/her words while speaking might not be clearer than how they should be. This might happen usually either under the influence of alcohol or due to extreme fatigue. But if there is any other reason apart from these two, proper medication is required.

8.      Shaking of body parts – Tremors as they usually are called, this phenomenon can occur in normal circumstances like during workout after lifting weights or during intense situations like watching or playing sports. While tremors in these situations remain for a short period of time, if it occurs for a prolonged period, it can be a result of neurological disorder.

9.      Nausea – When one feels the tendency to vomit repeatedly under extreme sickness or fatigue, such a condition is called nausea. This can happen when one is suffering from fever or has travel sickness. However, when such a condition emerges out of the blues or as an aftereffect of migraine or headache and exists for a longer period of time, it should be consulted with the doctor immediately.

10.  Extreme fluctuation in weight – Weight loss or weight gain is a gradual and systematic process which should be done by following the right diet and workout plans. However, if either of the two happens drastically or keeps on fluctuating in an irregular manner, this might be a result of hormonal issues due to a particular neurological condition.

While all these symptoms might seem so common and one might feel that the remedy of these is in his/her hands, it is always advisable to consult a neurologist or trained medical personnel for proper medications and sooner eradication of the ailment in a bigger picture.