Neurological and Occupational Medical Center Clinic

Parkinson’s Disease

admin — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:50:19 +0000

Parkinson’s disease (PD) belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders.

Parkinson’s disease occurs when nerve cells (neurons) in an area of the brain known as the substantia nigra, die or become impaired.

Alzheimer’s Disease (Dementia)

admin — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:48:13 +0000

Dementia describes a brain disorder that seriously impairs a person’s ability to carry out normal, daily activities.

Neuropathy

admin — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:46:32 +0000

Neuropathy is a collection of disorders that occurs when nerves of the peripheral nervous system (the part of the nervous system outside of the brain and spinal cord) are damaged.

Stroke

admin — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:44:43 +0000

A stroke is a sudden event affecting the brain’s blood supply. In an ischemic stroke, a blood vessel that supplies the brain becomes blocked. In a hemorrhagic stroke, a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

Migraine / Headache

admin — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:43:28 +0000

Migraine headaches are a common type of vascular headache experienced by about 12% of people.

Headaches are very common and are responsible for millions of doctor visits each year. More than 9 in 10 adults will experience a headache sometime in their life.

Seizures / Epilepsy

admin — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:40:09 +0000

Generalized seizures are a type of seizure that involve the entire brain and which can lead to a loss of consciousness, falls, or massive muscle spasms.

Having a seizure does not mean that a person has epilepsy. Only when a person has had two or more seizures is he or she considered to have epilepsy.

Multiple Sclerosis

admin — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:10:37 +0000

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS). It is a life-long chronic disease that usually afflicts young adults.

Pain: Central Pain Syndrome

admin — Thu, 31 May 2012 21:35:14 +0000

What is central pain syndrome?

Central pain syndrome is a neurological condition caused by damage to or dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord.