Neurology

Symptoms 

Each neurological condition has its own set of symptoms, some of the common symptoms include:  

• Persistent or sudden onset of a headache 
• A headache that changes or is different 
• Loss of feeling or tingling 
• Weakness or loss of muscle strength 
• Loss of sight or double vision 
• Memory loss 
• Impaired mental ability 
• Lack of coordination 
• Muscle rigidity 
• Tremors and seizures 
• Back pain that radiates to the feet, toes, or other parts of the body 
• Muscle wasting and slurred speech 
• New language impairment (expression or comprehension) 

The symptoms of a dysfunction of the neurological system may resemble those of other medical disorders or problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis. 

Causes 

The specific causes of neurological problems vary, but can include: 

• Genetic disorders 
• Congenital abnormalities or disorders 
• Infections 
• Lifestyle, or environmental health problems including malnutrition 
• Brain injury, spinal cord injury, or nerve injury 

Diagnosis

Some common diagnoses include 

• Complex and severe headache disorders 
• Epilepsy and seizures 
• Movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and complex forms of Parkinsonism 
• Cognitive impairment and dementia, a decline in mental ability and memory 
• Multiple sclerosis (MS) and inflammatory disorders including the latest advanced treatments 
• Neuromuscular disorders affecting your nerves and muscles, including peripheral neuropathy 
• Neurovascular disorders, which impact the blood supply to the brain or spinal cord, including non-acute stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA or mini-stroke) 
• Sleep disorders 
• Traumatic brain injury and concussion 

Treatment 

The methods used to diagnose diseases are determined by the patient's symptoms. During the initial evaluation, the doctor does a physical examination and collects a comprehensive medical and family history. Before making a diagnosis and working with you to establish a treatment plan, the physician may need to conduct more testing. 

Procedures (if any) 

We use cutting-edge technologies to make prompt and accurate diagnoses. We provide cutting-edge imaging and diagnostics, including: 

• MRI and CT scans 
• Doppler ultrasound 
• Neurophysiology services with electroencephalograms (EEG) and electromyograms (EMG) 
• Sleep studies 

Risk factors 

Some risk factors include

• Age above 55 years  
• Diabetic Patients  
• Family history of stroke or heart disease 
• Heart disease 
• High blood pressure 
• High cholesterol 
• History of fibromuscular dysplasia or transient ischemic attacks (TIA) 
• History of migraines 
• Lack of physical activity 
• Partaking in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) 
• Personal history of alcohol use 
• Personal history of prior stroke(s) 
• Personal history of smoking 
• Poor diet