Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Epilepsy is a condition that causes reoccurring and unpredictable seizures. Epilepsy can occur in anyone at any age; sometimes the cause can be linked to genetics or an injury to the brain, however, in many cases, the cause is unknown.
Headache Disorders & Migraines: Headache disorders are common and debilitating. In fact, there are more than 150 different types of headaches, divided into two main categories: Primary and Secondary. Primary headaches, such as migraines, are not caused by another condition, they are the condition itself. Secondary headaches are caused by a separate health condition, such as sinus headaches or a headache due to concussion. At PCI, we diagnose and treat primary headache disorders, including migraine and cluster headaches.
Memory Disorders: Memory disorders affect your cognitive ability, reasoning, remembering, decision-making and communication ability. Common memory disorders include dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, mild cognitive impairment, and hydrocephalus.
Movement Disorders: Movement disorders can be any abnormal increased or decreased movements that can be voluntary or involuntary. Some examples include ataxia, dystonia, essential tremor and Parkinson’s Disease.
Neuromuscular Disorders: Neuromuscular disorders affect the function of muscles, either due to problems with the nerves or the muscles themselves. Common neuromuscular disorders include multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, peripheral neuropathy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and muscular dystrophy: