You should consider seeing a neurosurgeon if you have a medical condition or symptoms related to the nervous system or spine that may require surgical intervention:

Severe Headaches: If you have chronic and severe headaches that are not responding to conservative treatments, a neurosurgeon can help investigate and address the underlying causes.

Back or Neck Pain: Persistent back or neck pain, especially if accompanied by numbness, weakness, or problems with coordination, may warrant a consultation with a neurosurgeon. This could be related to spinal conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or tumors.

Brain Tumors: If you are diagnosed with a brain tumor, a neurosurgeon can assess the tumor’s location and size and discuss surgical treatment options.

Spinal Cord Injuries: In cases of traumatic spinal cord injuries, a neurosurgeon may be involved in stabilizing the spine and performing surgical procedures to address any compression or damage to the spinal cord.

Neck and Lower Back Pain: Back and neck pain that radiates down to your arms as well as your legs. any cramps and numbness.

Peripheral Nerve Disorders: Conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve compression, or peripheral nerve tumors may require the expertise of a neurosurgeon.

Epilepsy: If you have epilepsy that does not respond to medications or if you are a candidate for epilepsy surgery, a neurosurgeon can evaluate your case and perform surgical procedures to help control seizures.

Movement Disorders: Neurosurgeons can be involved in treating movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, or dystonia through procedures such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.

Hydrocephalus: If you or a loved one has hydrocephalus, a condition characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, a neurosurgeon may be needed to insert a shunt to alleviate pressure.

Spinal Deformities: Conditions like scoliosis or kyphosis that cause significant spinal deformities may require surgical correction by a neurosurgeon.

Cerebrovascular Conditions: Neurosurgeons can treat conditions such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and strokes when surgical intervention is necessary.