Every day, there are over 12,000 workplace injuries across the United States. If you’re among them, you need to know what type of doctor you should visit so you can make a full recovery.
In some cases, you’ll need to see a neurologist, a doctor that specializes in treating nervous system disorders. But how do you know if you need to see one?
Keep reading to learn a few of the reasons you may need to see a neurologist after an on-the-job injury.
1. Brain or Spine Injury
The majority of your nervous system is housed in your brain and your spine. If you’ve had a head injury or back injury, you may have damaged your nervous system.
It’s essential to have this checked out to get treatment as soon as possible before you start experiencing more severe symptoms.
2. Vision Problems
If there’s damage to your optic nerves, it can cause problems with your vision. If you’re experiencing blurry vision or darkened vision following an injury at work, you need to see a neurologist so they can get to the root of the problem and treat it.
3. Chronic Migraines
In some cases, chronic migraines can be a sign of pressure on your brain. This is a serious condition that often leads to more serious symptoms. A sudden increase in the frequency and severity of migraines may warrant a trip to a neurologist.
4. Sudden Muscle Weakness
Your muscles are controlled by your nerves. For that reason, if you start having muscle weakness and trembling in your extremities, it may be a nerve-related condition.
A neurologist can help determine if that’s the case, and come up with the appropriate treatment plan to help you get your strength back.
5. Seizures
A seizure is the result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It can be a barely-noticeable tremor or involve unconsciousness and convulsions. Whatever the severity, a seizure can indicate a more serious brain condition.
It’s important to see a neurologist if you have a seizure so they can check your brain’s activity and see if it was an isolated incident or if you may have more in the future.
How to See a Neurologist
Your first step in seeing a neurologist following a work injury is to visit your primary care physician. He or she can refer you to one of your choice or one he or she recommends.
In most cases, your doctor will want to run some tests to rule out other conditions before sending you to a neurologist.
Need Help Finding a Neurologist?
Now you know five reasons you may need to see a neurologist along with some information on how you can go about doing that if necessary. As you can see, it’s important to get in as quickly as you can so your condition doesn’t worsen.
If you think you need to see this specialist for any reason, we can help you find a neurologist near you. All of our listed physicians specialize in work-related injuries and workers’ compensation cases.
Call (888) 590-4030 today to schedule your appointment with the best neurologist near you who takes workers’ compensation. Same-Day appointments are available.
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