Introduction to Symptoms of Neurologic Disorders

ByMark Freedman, MD, MSc, University of Ottawa
Reviewed/Revised Oct 2023
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    Neurologic symptoms vary greatly because the nervous system controls many different body functions. Symptoms can include all forms of pain and can involve muscle function, sensation, interpretation of sensory stimuli, the special senses (vision, taste, smell, and hearing), sleep, awareness (consciousness), and mental function (cognition). The following are some examples:

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