神经学

Treating You Like Neighbors, Not 病人.

Terrebonne General 卫生系统 provides comprehensive neurological diagnostics, care, and management for a full spectrum of conditions that affect the central nervous system, primarily the brain and spine. Our team of distinguished, board-certified neurology professionals includes neurologists and neurosurgeons skilled in treating both child and adult patients. 我们的目标是改进 our patients’ quality of life through expert medical management and a compassionate bedside manner.

Although perhaps surprising, these conditions are incredibly common. 为 example, a child may suffer from an unexplained seizure, a football player may sustain a concussion, and older adults are at higher risk of experiencing 中风. 你的神经 can help determine how best to treat a neurological condition so the symptoms subside without worsening the symptoms or prolonging 恢复时间. 为 example, a neurologist always advises athletes to refrain from further athletic activity until they have fully recovered from a concussion to prevent a potentially devastating second concussion, called second impact syndrome, which can cause permanent brain damage.

神经科医生是做什么的?

神经学 is a medical specialty that involves the diagnosis and 治疗 of conditions that affect the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems and the brain and spine.

大脑 & 我们治疗的脊柱疾病

Living with a brain or spine condition can drastically alter your life. That’s why our neurology team at Terrebonne General combines compassion along with skill and collaboration to meet your needs and guide you through your recovery with comfort and efficiency.

Some of the neurological conditions we treat include:

• 中风
• 癫痫发作
• 癫痫 (a chronic condition in which the patient has had 2 or more unprovoked seizures)
• 痴呆
• 帕金森病
• 震动
• Diseases of the spinal cord, such as pinched nerves
• 偏头痛
• 周围神经病变
• 肌肉疾病
• Concussions, including second impact syndrome
• 癫痫
• 和更多的

Do I Need to See a Neurologist?

When an injury, illness, or disease affects your central nervous system, brain, or spine, expert care is a must. Generally, patients seek their primary care doctor's help first if they experience symptoms like chronic headaches or numbness/pain (however, we do not require referrals at Terrebonne 将军). These symptoms may indicate a brain and/or nervous system problem, and you will likely be referred to a neurologist for further testing and 治疗. A neurological exam is important if you have noticed troubling symptoms such as memory difficulties, muscle weakness, tremors, loss of coordination, or communication challenges.

During a neurological exam, your physician will conduct several evaluations, which may include cognitive testing, as well as examining your sensory function, balance, coordination, gait, language comprehension, eye control, 还有很多其他技能. Through these noninvasive, painless tests, your doctor will be able to discern follow-up diagnostic exams that may be necessary, such as imaging studies with a CT or MRI scan. 你的神经 will administer a variety of tests to diagnose your condition, such as impact testing, to make a detailed assessment of the memory to pick out very subtle symptoms that may not be seen through basic exams.

无需转诊! To make an appointment, please contact Terrebonne 一般卫生系统 (985)873-3484.