India, July 9 -- Numbness and headaches are often dismissed as minor issues, but they can be early warning signs of more serious underlying neurological conditions. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Neha Pandita, consultant of neurology and clinical lead of Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi said, "It is essential to know when you should consult a neurologist in order to receive an early diagnosis and proper treatment." Also read | Neurologist shares how stress alters brain structure and lists 5 neurological conditions that stress may worsen

Dr Neha Pandita shared a list of warning signs that require immediate medical intervention:

Although the occasional headaches are benign, frequent...