Getting worse? Staying the same not better or worse? Did you have symptoms of a stroke that are now gone? A transient ischemic attack TIA causes the same symptoms as a stroke except that they go away within a few minutes. A TIA is a warning sign that you may soon have a stroke. Did these symptoms occur within the past 48 hours 2 days? Have you had other symptoms that may be related to the nervous system? Have these problems been:.
Slowly getting worse over days to weeks? Do you think that a medicine may be causing your symptoms? Think about whether the symptoms started after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Have the symptoms lasted for more than 2 weeks? These include: Your age. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker.
Your overall health. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners anticoagulants , medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, herbal remedies, or supplements can cause symptoms or make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury.
These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel.
Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions. Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms. Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect.
You may need care sooner. Symptoms of a stroke may include: Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or paralysis in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body.
Sudden vision changes. Sudden trouble speaking. Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements. Sudden problems with walking or balance. A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches. A few examples of symptoms that may be caused by a nervous system problem include: Numbness or tingling. Weakness or a reduced ability to move any part of the body not caused by pain.
Tremors, tics, or other unusual movements, such as a walking gait change or mouth smacking. Coordination problems, such as dropping things, tripping, or falling more often. Vision changes. Changes in hearing, taste, or smell. A few examples are: Antipsychotic medicines. Pain medicines. Medicines taken to control nausea. Medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease, restless legs syndrome, and other nervous system problems.
Seek Care Now Based on your answers, you may need care right away. Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care. If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour.
You do not need to call an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down. Seek Care Today Based on your answers, you may need care soon. Call your doctor today to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.
If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care today. If it is evening, watch the symptoms and seek care in the morning. If the symptoms get worse, seek care sooner.
Call Now Based on your answers, you need emergency care. Call or other emergency services now. Make an Appointment Based on your answers, the problem may not improve without medical care. Make an appointment to see your doctor in the next 1 to 2 weeks. If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment.
If symptoms get worse or you have any concerns, call your doctor. Home Treatment Specific home treatment for symptoms related to a nervous system problem depends on the cause of the problem. Symptoms to watch for during home treatment Call your doctor if your symptoms become more frequent or severe during home treatment. Prevention Follow the prevention guidelines below to keep your body and nervous system healthy: Exercise regularly.
Talk to your doctor about an exercise plan that will be right for you. Injuries trauma , especially injuries to the head and spinal cord. Problems that are present at birth congenital. Mental health problems, such as anxiety disorders , depression , or psychosis. Exposure to toxins, such as carbon monoxide, arsenic, or lead. Problems that cause a gradual loss of function degenerative. Examples include: Parkinson's disease. Multiple sclerosis MS. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ALS.
Alzheimer's disease. Huntington's disease. Peripheral neuropathies. These may occur in the: Brain encephalitis or abscesses. Membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord meningitis.
Overuse of or withdrawal from prescription and non-prescription medicines, illegal drugs , or alcohol. A brain tumour. Organ system failure. Examples include: Respiratory failure. Heart failure. Liver failure hepatic encephalopathy. Kidney failure uremia. Other conditions. Some examples include: Thyroid dysfunction overactive or underactive thyroid. High blood sugar diabetes or low blood sugar hypoglycemia. Electrolyte problems. Nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin B1 thiamine or vitamin B12 deficiency.
You may experience the sudden onset of one or more symptoms, such as: Numbness, tingling , weakness, or inability to move a part or all of one side of the body paralysis. Dimness, blurring, double vision, or loss of vision in one or both eyes. Loss of speech, trouble talking, or trouble understanding speech.
Sudden, severe headache. Dizziness, unsteadiness, or the inability to stand or walk, especially if other symptoms are present. Confusion or a change in level of consciousness or behaviour. Severe nausea or vomiting.
Check Your Symptoms Do you think you may have a problem with your nervous system? The nervous system controls movement and balance, the five senses sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch , your thought processes, and how awake and aware you are. It includes the brain, the spinal cord, and all the nerves in the body. How old are you? Less than 4 years. Are you male or female? Why do we ask this question?
The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, choose the sex that matches the body parts such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina you now have in the area where you are having symptoms. If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice once as "male" and once as "female". This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you. Did the symptoms start after a head injury?
Have you been getting headaches? Are you concerned about seizures? Could you be having symptoms of a stroke? Did you pass out completely lose consciousness? If you are answering for someone else: Is the person unconscious now? Are you back to your normal level of alertness? After passing out, it's normal to feel a little confused, weak, or light-headed when you first wake up or come to.
But unless something else is wrong, these symptoms should pass pretty quickly and you should soon feel about as awake and alert as you normally do. Did the loss of consciousness occur during the past 24 hours? Has there been a decrease in how alert or aware you are or how well you can think and respond? Is this something that is part of a medical problem you already have or that you have discussed with a doctor before? Is the problem:. Quickly getting worse over minutes to hours?
Slowly getting worse over days? Staying about the same not better or worse? Getting better? Getting worse? Staying the same not better or worse? Your email: is required Error: This is required Error: Not a valid value. Send to: is required Error: This is required Error: Not a valid value. Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease affects brain function, memory and behaviour.
Read more about Alzheimer's disease. Cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy affects the nervous system, muscle control, movement and coordination.
Read more about Cerebral palsy. Epilepsy Epilepsy is a long-term condition that affects 1 in 50 Australians. Read more about Epilepsy. Motor neurone disease MND Motor neurone disease is a condition that causes weakness in the muscles, leading eventually to paralysis. Read more about Motor neurone disease MND.
Multiple sclerosis MS Multiple sclerosis MS is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. Read more about Multiple sclerosis MS. Healthcare providers who treat nervous system disorders The best way to manage nervous system disorders is with the help of a team of healthcare providers. Here is a list of some of the healthcare providers that may be involved in treating nervous system disorders: Neurologist. The medical healthcare providers who diagnose and treat nervous system disorders are called neurologists.
Some neurologists treat acute strokes and cerebral aneurysms using endovascular techniques. Surgeons who operate as a treatment team for nervous system disorders are called neurological surgeons or neurosurgeons.
Neuroradiologist and interventional radiologist. This is a radiologist who specializes in diagnosing nervous system conditions using imaging and in treating nervous system conditions such as cerebral aneurysms, acute strokes, and vertebral fractures.
This provider also does biopsies of certain tumors. Emotional problems such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, and irritability are common in nervous system disorders. Your psychologist can help. Psychologists may do testing to find out how much your disorder is affecting the way you think and feel. Psychologists also do talk therapy counseling to help you deal with the emotional effects caused by nervous system disorders.
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