SYSTEMATIC NEUROLOGICAL ENQUIRY

  • Symptoms related to Higher functions: Headaches, blackouts, fits, LOC; Mental or cognitive decline and speech
  • Cranial nerve dysfunction
  • Symptoms related to ↑ ICT
  • Motor dysfunction
  • Sensory dysfunction
  • Coordination + balance dysfunction including gait
  • Sphincter : Bladder Dysfunction, rectal and sexual dysfunction

Symptoms of changes in mental state or cognitive decline

  • Changes in memory
  • State of alertness / drowsiness
  • Changes in mood and affect, loss of spontaneity
  • Loss of spatial orientation
  • Language changes
  • Diminished ability to carry out routine activities of daily living