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Sleep disruption and neurological disorders intersect — poor sleep worsens headache, seizures, cognition and neuropathy, while REM sleep behavior disorder may signal neurodegeneration. Dr. Jitendra screens sleep at every neurological visit and coordinates sleep studies when indicated.
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Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav is a Consultant Neurologist and member of Nepal Neurological Society and Nepal Medical Association. Nepal Medical Council Reg. No. 8029.
Sleep disruption and neurological disorders intersect — poor sleep worsens headache, seizures, cognition, and neuropathy, while conditions like REM behavior disorder may signal neurodegeneration.
Comprehensive history, neurological and cognitive screening (MoCA/MMSE where indicated), targeted investigations (MRI, EEG, NCS/EMG only when presentation warrants them), and caregiver education. See Doctor profile and Authority topics.
Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029) — Consultant Neurologist screening sleep-neurology intersections (headache threshold, seizure control, cognition) at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic.
Yes — fragmented sleep lowers migraine threshold, impairs memory consolidation, worsens seizure control and neuropathic pain. Treating sleep often improves all of these.
When snoring with witnessed apneas, excessive daytime sleepiness, or nocturnal events suggest a sleep disorder — the clinic coordinates testing rather than prescribing devices blindly.
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