The brain and nervous system are responsible for our movement, behavior, learning, emotions, heart rate, and body temperature, etc. Therefore, if the nervous system suffers an injury or becomes diseased, it can cause serious, permanent, and even life-threatening problems.

The nervous system is an extremely complex system. When a patient is afflicted with serious medical conditions such as stroke, hemorrhage, brain tumor, dementia, or Parkinson's disease, experienced, highly skilled medical personnel are required for treatment.

The Neuroscience Center at Bumrungrad International Hospital is comprised of an expert team of neurology specialists who work together to treat patients with a variety of neurological disorders, from general to serious and complex disorders. Specialists provide personalized care, adopting the most appropriate treatments for each patient based on their knowledge and experience (evidence based best practice). The center also utilizes modern medical technology and equipment to help ensure accuracy, safety, and the achievement of the best treatment results.

Warning signs of a nervous system or brain disorder

• Agitation and confusion
• Weakness of the arms and legs on one side of the body
• Chronic headaches
• Acute headache of an intensity never before experienced
• Seizures
• Balancing difficulty
• Sudden vision problems; possible double vision, seeing only half of field of vision, loss of vision in one or both eyes
• Speech problems, such as slurred speech, difficulty speaking
• Language problems
• Problems with mobility, such trouble walking
• Changes in behavior and personality
• Changes in mood
• Memory loss and forgetfulness

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We are committed to providing patient-centered holistic treatments to help patients return to a good quality of life.

The Neuroscience Center

• Is prepared and ready 24/7; expert specialists provide quality care during every medical emergency
• Delivers quality care and works to always provide the best possible patient experience
• Works seamlessly as a team and involves patients’ families in every step of the treatment process

Treatment of a Nervous System Disorder

Neurological disorders are preventable or are able to be prevented from becoming severe if they are accurately diagnosed and proper treatment is received.

Expert specialists at the Neuroscience Center are always prepared to provide quality treatment.

Treatments include:

• Counseling and cognitive behavior therapy
• Dietary counseling; exercise and stress management counseling
• Medication
• Neurosurgery
• Interventional radiology
• Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy

Every second counts when dealing with a neurological emergency. Each lost minute can lead to drastic consequences.

The Neuroscience Center works closely with the Emergency Department and outpatient departments to provide immediate medical assistance to patients in critical situations 24 hours a day.

Teams work closely together and include patients’ families in the decision making process. In an emergency situation, neurology specialists including neurologists, neurosurgeons, and specialist nurses trained in neurocritical care at the Emergency Center will provide an initial diagnosis and the required immediate treatment. If the patient is in need of immediate neurosurgery, the team will safely transport the patient to the operating suite adjacent to the Neurocritical Care Unit. 

Modern Medical Technology and Equipment

• Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound to assess the risk of stroke
• Electroencephalography (EEG)
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Computed tomography scan (CT scan)

Operating Suites and Neurocritical Care Unit

• Biplane operating room. This special operating room is equipped with 2 cameras, one on each side of the patient, to capture real-time detailed images during the procedure. This technique is highly useful in complex cases.
• Neurocritical Care Unit. This was designed with maximum patient safety in mind. It consists of 10 rooms with a patient monitoring system so that staff can monitor patients at all times.

The Neurology Team at the Neuroscience Center at Bumrungrad International Hospital consists of a team of specialists from all branches of neurology. Our trained expert specialists are able provide diagnoses and treatments for general and complex neurological disorders.

• The team consists of:
• Neurosurgeons
• Interventional radiologists
• U.S.-trained neurologists
• Spine surgeons
• Ear, nose, and throat specialists
• Rehabilitation medicine specialists
• Specialist nurses trained in neurocritical care
• Physiotherapists and occupational therapists who specialize in the rehabilitation and treatment of patients with neurological and brain disorders
• Speech therapists
• Pharmacists who specialize in neurocritical care
• Nutritionists
• Nurse coordinator who specializes in neurological and brain disorders