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Diagnosis, tests, options, and follow-up —— questions worth asking at your neurology visit.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav • NMC 8029 • Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center
Good questions help you leave with clarity:
Diagnosis: What is the most likely diagnosis and what are alternatives? What criteria support it (e.g., ICHD-3 for headache)?
Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav — consultant neurologist & headache specialist at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center provides evidence-based evaluation for migraine.
Investigations: Are tests needed now, or can diary/follow-up clarify? What will the test change? What are costs and limitations?
Treatment: What are options, benefits, side effects, and alternatives? What if we do nothing yet? How will we know it is helping —— what should I track?
Safety: What red flags should trigger urgent care? How do medications interact with my current list? Any driving or sleep considerations (especially epilepsy)?
Follow-up: When should I return, what should I bring, and how will we measure progress?
At Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center, Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029) emphasizes transparent explanation of findings and uncertainty. Bring prior records and a current medication list. More detail: /faq and /doctor.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav • MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), FICN (Neurology), FCNV, FIHM • NMC 8029
Migraine is a neurological condition; headache is one feature. Associated symptoms and functional impact are important for diagnosis.
Aura refers to visual, sensory, or speech symptoms that precede the headache in some people. Both types are migraine; the presence of aura may influence management discussion.
Not necessarily; a single unprovoked seizure needs careful assessment before a diagnosis of epilepsy is made.
No; seizures vary widely. Some involve jerking (generalized or focal), while others present as staring spells, automatisms, or behavioral change with no apparent movement.
A neurologist (like Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav, NMC 8029) diagnoses and manages brain and nerve conditions medically; a neurosurgeon operates on brain and spine. Most headaches, vertigo, neuropathy, epilepsy, and memory concerns start with neurology; surgery is considered only for specific structural causes.
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References & Review
Reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav • Last reviewed: 2026-09-04
- International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition (ICHD-3).
- Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine — Neurology sections.
- American Academy of Neurology guidelines for selected conditions (where applicable).
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