Neurologic diseases are disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves throughout the body. Together, they control all the workings of the body. When something goes wrong with a part of the nervous system, a person can have trouble moving, speaking, swallowing, breathing or learning. It also can create problems with memory, senses or mood.
There are more than 600 neurologic diseases. SSM Neurosciences Institute treats a wide range of these conditions. Here are some general areas of specialization:
Aneurysm
Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
Back Pain
Brain Tumor
Epilepsy
Headache
Movement Disorders
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's
Sleep Disorders
Stroke/Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Trigeminal Neuralgia