Best Doctors for Ncs in Karimnagar

NCS stands for nerve conduction study, which is used to evaluate the function of peripheral nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord. NCS works by testing the transmission of signals transmitted between the brain and the rest of the body parts. It analyses the speed at which these signals travel and also their strength. NCS is usually done by a neurologist. The common issues diagnosed by NCS are peripheral neuropathy and nerve compression syndromes. Peripheral neuropathy usually occurs due to conditions such as diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, infections from viruses or bacteria, medications such as chemotherapy, alcohol use disorder, thyroid, autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome and direct injury to the nerves from trauma or surgery. Nerve compression syndrome includes conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, radial tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome and meralgia paresthetica.