Neurology

A type of dementia that affects the brain and nervous system, worsening over time.

A tumor, or mass of abnormal cell growth, that forms along the spinal cord or in the brain.

Disease of the brain’s blood vessels that can cause stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), a short-term loss of blood flow to the brain.

An injury to the brain caused by a blow to the head, or by striking the head on another object. It may result in loss of consciousness or confusion, but the effects usually resolve in a few hours or days.

A common symptom that may be a result of a concussion, balance disorder, vertigo, headaches, or another cause.

Inflammation of the brain, which can result in mental confusion and seizures.

Disorder with seizures, or a burst of abnormal electrical signals over a short period of time.

Headaches are pain in and around the head and face caused by nerves, muscles, or blood vessels in the head and shoulder. Migraines are intense, recurrent headaches with additional symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.

Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain.

Disorders that cause voluntary and involuntary movements to speed up or slow down. A feeling of a loss of control of the body is often noticed.

A slowly progressive disease of the central nervous system that damages the protective covering of nerve fibers, which leads to multiple physical problems.

Transverse myelitis is a neurological condition that happens when the spinal cord becomes inflamed, which can damage myelin, or the insulating material that covers your nerves.

Pain in the neck or back that may be a result of overuse or strenuous activity, trauma or injury, breakdown of vertebrae, infection, tumor, obesity, and more.

Infections of the nervous system including meningitis, encephalitis, myelitis, and epidural abscess.

Nerve damage that affects the ability to feel and move.

Trauma to the nervous system such as a head injury or acute spinal cord injury. These require immediate clinical care.

Caused by the loss of brain cells that make dopamine, a substance that helps with smooth and coordinated muscle movement. Parkinson’s, which slowly becomes worse over time, can also cause tremors, stiffness, slowness of movement, and problems with balance and coordination.

Injuries to the peripheral nervous system, or network of nerves that send information from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.

Also known as a brain attack, stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is stopped.

Fainting, or brief loss of consciousness and muscle tone, when not enough blood gets to the brain.

Occurs with a sudden violent event that damages the brain. Common causes include motor vehicle accidents, violence, and sports.