Common Neurological Symptoms

Headache

• Persistent or severe pain in the head, which can be caused by migraines, tension, or neurological conditions.

• Migraines symptoms: Intense headaches often accompanied by nausea, visual disturbances, or sensitivity to light and sound.

Dizziness and vertigo: 

• Feeling dizzy or experiencing a spinning sensation, often related to inner ear issues or neurological problems, or a warning sign of stroke.

Neck pain or stiffness: 

• It could be caused by strain, degeneration, injury, herniated disc or meningitis.

Numbness or tingling: 

• Abnormal sensations of numbness or tingling can indicate neurological issues like nerve compression, diabetic neuropathy, or multiple sclerosis.

Radiating pain down arms or legs: 

• Often caused by nerve compression or herniated discs in the neck or lower back.

Changes in sensation: 

• Abnormal heat, cold, or pain sensations indicating nerve, spinal cord or brain involvement.

Muscle stiffness, cramps or spasms: 

• Muscle stiffness, spasms, or involuntary muscle spasms or contractions can be symptoms of various neurological disorders, possibly due to nerve or metabolic issues.

Tremors, shaking or involuntary movements: 

• Uncontrolled shaking or abnormal muscle movements can be related to degenerative brain disease, Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders.

Seizures and convulsions: 

• Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain, leading to convulsions, loss of consciousness, or altered awareness.

Weaknesses or paralysis: 

• Sudden or gradual weakness and loss of muscle strength in the side of the face or body can be signs of serious neurological problems or may indicate a stroke.

Unexplained fatigue: 

• Chronic fatigue or persistent tiredness can be linked to neurological diseases or systemic conditions.

Loss of coordination or balance, unexplained falls: 

• Difficulties with walking, loss of balance or coordination, possibly due to cerebellar or peripheral nerve problems.

• These symptoms can lead to falls and injuries.

Memory loss, cognitive changes or confusion: 

• Memory difficulties and cognitive decline may be symptoms of minor strokes or neurodegenerative diseases. 

• Cognitive difficulties can stem from traumatic brain injury, dementia, or infections.

Speech difficulties, slurring or aphasia: 

• Trouble speaking or understanding speech may indicate neurological impairments, often a stroke sign.

Blurred or double vision: 

• Visual disturbances like double vision, blurriness or visual field loss can be caused by nerve or brain issues such as stroke, migraines or multiple sclerosis.

Sudden vision loss: 

• This emergency symptom is often related to stroke or retinal problems.

Hearing loss or ringing (tinnitus): 

• May be related to neck, nerve, inner ear or brain problems.​

Sleep disturbances: 

• Problems like insomnia or REM behaviour disorder can be linked to neurological conditions.