Personal Care for Neurological Conditions at Dignity Health Southern California
Neurological conditions are disorders that affect any part of your nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves extending throughout your body.
Hundreds of disorders can affect the nervous system, including:
- Cerebral palsy
- Stroke
- Dementia
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Epilepsy and other seizure disorders
- Multiple sclerosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Dystonia
- Parkinson’s disease
Dignity Health Southern California offers a full complement of the latest neurology and neurosurgery services at St. Bernardine Medical Center.
To learn more about our personal care for neurological conditions in Southern California, use our online Find a Doctor tool and make an appointment today.
Symptoms of Neurological Conditions
Neurological symptoms depend on the condition and what neurological tissue is involved. For instance, symptoms may come from: damage to brain tissue, as with stroke or cerebral palsy; damage to a single nerve, such as one of the large sciatic nerves in the buttocks; or damage to many nerves, as in multiple sclerosis.
Some neurological disorders affect your senses, such as sight, smell, and taste. Other signs and symptoms may include:
- Pain and burning sensations
- Memory issues
- Trouble with motor skills (movement)
- Decreased cognitive ability
- Difficulty swallowing
- Breathing problems
Causes of Neurological Conditions
Neurological conditions can be caused by many different circumstances, including:
- Traumatic injury to the brain or spinal cord
- Genetic disorders and specific gene mutations
- Developmental abnormalities with the nervous system prior to birth
- Nerve damage and diseases
- Blood vessel disorders and vascular disease
- Cancer and benign tumors
- Infections
Sometimes, the cause of a neurological condition is unknown.
Trusted Treatment for Neurological Conditions in Southern California
At Dignity Health Southern California, the neurological services we offer are as numerous as the conditions we treat. Our highly trained neurologists specialize in diagnosing and treating your neurological problems with respect and humankindness.
Treatment and prevention of neurological conditions depends on your conditions and its severity. Your neurologist will work with you to create an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs and goals, like relieving symptoms.
Treatments may include:
- Neurocritical care
- Neuropsychology services
- Acute rehabilitation
- Medication
- Surgery
You can trust every part of your neurological care to our expert and compassionate team of specialists.
Dignity Health offers specialized treatment plans for neurological conditions in Southern California.
