Neurology
Conditions We Treat
Neuromas
A neuroma, also called a “pinched nerve” or a nerve tumor is a non-cancerous growth of nerve tissue. It is usually found between the third and fourth toes. It brings on pain, a burning sensation, tingling, or numbness between the toes and in the ball of the foot.
Go to Detail PageNeurosarcoidosis
Neurosarcoidosis is a rare, chronic neuro-inflammatory condition. It develops in approximately 5-15% of patients with systemic sarcoidosis. The origin of sarcoidosis is not fully understood but it probably stems from an exaggerated immune response (granuloma formation) against an unknown antigen. The disease may affect any part of the nervous system: meninges, brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves; this explains why symptoms vary greatly from person to person and even from flare to flare. Left untreated, the disease has the potential to cause cumulative nervous damage and severe disability.
Go to Detail PageNumbness and Tingling
Numbness and tingling are common symptoms that most often occur in your hands, feet, arms, and legs. It may feel like "pins and needles," like an area of your body is "asleep," or heavy and numb. There are many potential causes of numbness and tingling, most of which are not serious.
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Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that disrupts normal function and communication between brain cells. It gets worse over time and mostly affects older adults (and more men than women). Common symptoms are tremor, muscle stiffness, slowness of movement and stooped posture.
Go to Detail PagePeripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a very common condition that has been estimated to affect 1 in 4 Americans. It occurs when there is injury to the nerves in the body, usually the ones furthest from the brain, which includes to toes, feet, and fingers. Peripheral neuropathy has a very wide variety of causes, such as diabetes, vitamin B12 deficiency, folic acid deficiency, hypothyroidism, and autoimmune disorders. It is important for patients to seek evaluation for peripheral neuropathy because if a cause is identified, it may be amenable to treatment. In addition, there are many treatment options available to reduce the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy and improve a patient’s quality of life.
Go to Detail PagePost-Concussive Syndrome
After a concussion (a mild traumatic brain injury), some people have symptoms that last longer than expected. While most concussion symptoms go away within three months, they can sometimes last for a year or more.
Go to Detail PageProgressive Supranuclear Palsy
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare brain condition that damages the nerve cells in the area of the brain that control movement. It causes issues with walking, balance, eye function, and other body movements.
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Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
This type of seizure may look like an epileptic seizure but is caused by underlying distress instead of abnormal brain activity.
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Pulsatile Tinnitus
Pulsatile tinnitus can be described as a "swishing sound" that usually beats with the heart. The sound may be aggravated with exercise, as the heart rate increases, for example. Sometimes the sound is so intense that it may be disruptive to a person's sleep or daily life.
Go to Detail PageRestless Leg Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome is defined as an irresistible urge to move the legs during sleep, often accompanied by unusual or unpleasant sensations that may be described as creeping, tugging or pulling.
Go to Detail PageSeizure
A seizure is sudden uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain that can cause a variety of physical manifestations, including shaking or stiffening of the arms and legs, changes in awareness, loss of consciousness, or abnormal behaviors. They usually last up to minutes at a time. Seizures that last longer are considered a medical emergency. Seizures are divided into those that are generalized and focal. Generalized seizures involve all areas of the brain when they start, while focal seizures involve only one part of the brain and may later spread to others.
Go to Detail PageSeizure-Like Activity
Seizure-like activity is seizures that are not caused by epilepsy or any unusual electric activity in your brain.
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Sigmoid Sinus Diverticulum
Sigmoid sinus diverticulum is a rare vascular finding due to an opening in the bone at the area of the sigmoid sinus creating a pouch, or diverticulum.
Go to Detail PageSleep Apnea
An individual with sleep apnea experiences breathing that stops and starts during the sleep cycle. The two main types of sleep apnea are central sleep apnea, when the brain isn’t sending the right signals to the muscles that control breathing, and obstructive sleep apnea, when the throat muscles relax.
Go to Detail PageSleep Terrors
Sleep terrors, which are also called night terrors, are when you have a period of screaming, crying, or intense fear while you are still sleeping. You may also sometimes wave your arms and legs or sleepwalk.
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Sleepwalking
Sleepwalking originates during sleep and results in people walking or performing other complex behaviors, often with little or no memory after it happens.
Go to Detail PageSpinal Fractures
Spinal fractures can vary widely in severity. While some fractures are very serious injuries that require emergency treatment, other fractures can be the result of bones weakened by osteoporosis. Most spinal fractures occur in the thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar spine (lower back) or at the connection of the two (the “thoracolumbar junction”). Fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine may result from high-energy trauma, such as: a car or motorcycle crash; a fall from height; a sports accident; or a violent act, such as a gunshot wound.
Go to Detail PageStroke
There are two major types of stroke: hemorrhagic and ischemic. A hemorrhagic stroke refers to bleeding occurring in the brain or in the space surrounding the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage). An ischemic stroke occurs when there is occlusion of a blood vessel, resulting in lack of blood supply to an area of the brain and death of brain tissue (infarction).
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Stroke
There are two main types of stroke – one caused by interrupted blood flow to the brain causing injury to areas of the brain and one caused by bleeding in the brain. Both are medical emergencies, and early treatment is critical for reducing injury and other complications.
Go to Detail PageTic Disorders
Tics and twitches are spasm-like movements of particular muscles that often affect the face or eyelids but can occur anywhere in the body. While typically harmless and temporary, they may be caused by a tic disorder. The two types of tics – motor tics and vocal tics – occur suddenly and are often repetitive. Twitches differ from tics in that they are isolated occurrences and not repeated actions. These disorders can generally be managed with a combination of treatment and lifestyle changes.
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