When you think of someone with a neurological condition, you may picture someone with tremors or seizures. Many neurological disorders do eventually progress to the point of causing these symptoms. But they're not always as obvious in the beginning. In fact, many people who are diagnosed with nerve disorders realize, after the fact, that some symptoms they assumed were normal were actually early warning signs. Don't make the same mistake! If you have any of these subtle little warning signs, see a neurological specialist soon.

Declining Vision

People develop the need for glasses all of the time, and it's not usually because of a neurological condition. However, if your vision seems to be getting worse and worse over a period of months, it's worth seeing a neurologist. Chances are, you just have a problem with your eyes, but since there is a small chance this is an early sign of MS or Parkinson's disease, it's worth looking into.

Constipation

Have you found yourself feeling constipated more often? If eating more fiber does not clear things up, this could be due to a neurological condition. The nerves that regulate intestinal motility could be affected, causing your body not to process food as quickly as it should.

Lapses in Short-Term Memory

Everyone walks into a room and forgets what they came for on occasion. But if you're starting to experience this type of short-term memory loss on more than a rare occasion, you should look into neurological explanations. It could be an early sign of Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.

Tingling Fingers

When one of your fingers starts tingling, it could be a pinched nerve or poor circulation. But it could also be MS or another neurological condition. The nerve damage that causes tingling in the extremities is not always repairable, so don't wait for your whole hand to be tingly before you find out the cause.

Stumbling Over Words

Do you often feel tongue-tied? Do you know what you want to say, but have trouble making the words come out? Unless you know this is a problem rooted in anxiety, which it often can be, you should look into neurological causes with a specialist.

If you have even the slightest suspicion that you're developing a neurological condition, make an appointment and get evaluated. It's better to waste a few hours and find out nothing is wrong than to let a problem go undiagnosed for years.

For more information, reach out to a local clinic, like North Texas Neuroscience Center PA.