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Neurological deficits - focal
Home care depends on the type and the cause of neurologic loss. (Refer to the specific disorder causing the problem.)
If any loss of movement, sensation, or function occurs, call your health care provider.
The health care provider will take your medical history and perform a physical examination.
Medical history questions detailing neurological deficits may include:
The physical examination will include a detailed examination of nervous system function.
Diagnostic tests vary depending on other symptoms and the suspected cause of the nerve function loss. Tests used ot evaluate focal neurologic deficits are aimed at locating the place in the nervous system that is involved. Common examples are:
Griggs RC, Jozefowicz RF, Aminoff MJ. Approach to the patient with neurologic disease. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier. 2007: chap 418.
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