Neurological and Nerve Disorders
The complex neurological network within our bodies makes diagnosing and treating neurological and nerve disorders an equally complex area of medicine. Fortunately, our neurologists and neurosurgeons are the best and most experienced. Neurological and nerve disorders can have many causes, such as injury, aging, disease, lifestyle or general health. The most common neurological disorders we treat are Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy. We also provide superior care for patients with the following nerve disorders:
- Spinal Nerve Disorders
- Compressed Neuropathy
- Nerve Impingement
- Bone Spurs
- Sciatica
- Spinal Infections
- Spinal Meningitis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Bell’s palsy and Facial Nerve Disorders
- Huntington’s Disease
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob (mad cow) disease
- Neuralgia
- Vertigo
- Ménière’s Disease
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that seriously affects a patient’s ability to carry out daily activities and is one of the most common forms of dementia in older people. Initially this progressive disease involves areas of the brain that control thought, memory and language. Although scientists are learning more every day, there is no “cure” for Alzheimer’s. We do, however, offer various treatment options to help patients and their families cope with the effects of the disease.
What is epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder that causes seizures in the body. These seizures can range from a momentary disruption of the senses to violent convulsions and loss of consciousness. Our experienced neurologists treat epileptic patients with seizure-preventing medications, surgery, diet and electro-stimulation.
If you have questions, please call the Wellmont Nurse Connection at 1-877-230-NURSE.