Neuroscience Center
Neuroscience is the practice of diagnosing, understanding and treating disorders of the nervous system.
St. Dominic's Neuroscience Center is a regional resource offering patients the most comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and therapeutic services for both adolescents and adults. Our comprehensive medical staff includes more than 30 physicians who are skilled and experienced in the disciplines necessary to bring the most effective care to each patient.
St. Dominic's Emergency Department is equipped to handle emergency neurological situations.
If you believe someone you know is having any type of neurological difficulty, call 911 so that trained professionals can begin immediate diagnosis and treatment.
Signs of a stroke, aneurysm or itercrainal bleed include:
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Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
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Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
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Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
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Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
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Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
Some of the most common conditions associated with Neuroscience include:
Vascular disorders:
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Stroke
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Aneurysms
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Vascular malformations
Movement Disorders:
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Parkinson's Disease
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Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
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Headache
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Epilepsy and Seizure disorders
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Muscle disease
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Brain Tumors and Injuries
Spinal Disorders:
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Fractures
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Spinal Cord Tumors
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Invertebrate Disc Disorders
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Scoliosis
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Stenosis
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Spondylolisthesis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders/Injuries:
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Polyneuropathy
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Occupational Disorders
