Neurology is the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and disease involving the brain, the spinal cord and the peripheral nerves.
Neurological disorders often differ between infants and young children and adults. Neurological problems in those younger than 18 years are managed by pediatric neurologists. Disorders that affect the pediatric population include: cerebral palsy, complex metabolic diseases, epilepsy, learning disabilities, and nerve and muscle diseases.
TPE is performed for patients with below Neurological disorders for FASTER RECOVERY
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
It is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under our voluntary control.
It is caused by the breakdown in the normal communication between the NERVES and MUSCLES
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
It is chronic disease that affect the central nervous system, including BRAIN, SPINAL CORD and OPTIC NERVES
Symptoms can range from MUSCLE WEAKNES To VISSION LOSS
Guillain BARRE Syndrome
Guillain BARRE Syndrome (GBS) is a rare disorder where the body's immune system damages nerve.
The damage to the nerves causes muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.
There's no known cure for Guillain-Barre syndrome, but several treatments can ease symptoms and reduce the duration of the illness.
LEMS
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a very rare condition that affects the signals sent from the nerves to the muscles. It means the muscles are unable to tighten (contract) properly, resulting in muscle weakness and a range of other symptoms.