Brain disorders fall into two main categories: neurological and psychological conditions. While the line seems clear-cut to some people, there is overlap between the issues. For example, if someone experiences migraines, that is a physical neurological condition. However, stress impacts…
Vertigo is a condition that can make you feel like you have motion sickness, even when you are sitting still. People can experience dizziness, disorientation, and nausea. Vertigo can also make walking difficult and make it feel like the world…
When someone has a seizure, they can be at massive risk of harming themselves. As a bystander, you may want to intervene to help them. However, there are a bunch of myths about the appropriate way to provide care for…
Whether it’s summer, winter, or even fall or spring, managing epilepsy during seasonal travel can be tough. But everyone has a right to move and see and experience the world at some point! So here are some tips to manage…
Seizure tracking is important when it comes to managing seizures. It’s a great way to keep track of data that can be helpful in learning more about your epilepsy, symptoms, and potential healthcare solutions. There are plenty of methods for…
For years, the cultural zeitgeist has caused people to focus more on physical exercise and just getting enough sleep to maintain their health. What we seem to forget is, just like how our cars get upset if we give them…
For years, it was difficult to tell whether or not a child had a neurodevelopmental disorder until they were of school age. This was effectively unhelpful, as intervention at that point could not do much. Common neurodevelopmental disorders that children…
Neurological conditions in children can change your life in an instant. You suddenly have a lot to worry about, from getting a diagnosis, to understanding the prognosis, and planning out a treatment management plan. A pediatric neurologist is your partner…
Epilepsy comes in a range of severity, but for many people it is life-altering. Fortunately, medical science has made some tremendous advances in the management of epilepsy and seizures. Technology plays an important role. Wearable devices and apps can help…
Day-to-day life is hard enough. Living with epilepsy means that it’s no walk in the park. You may live with the anxiety of a seizure at a bad time. Or you worry about slipping or just simply hitting your head.…
Several new research has come out about epilepsy and seizure treatments. Below is a summary of the specific articles and their related research. Reducing Seizures Through Diet And Drugs Seizures may be reduced for people who follow a modified Atkins…
If your pediatrician suspects that your child has epilepsy, they are going to refer you to see a specialist. There are two types of pediatric specialists that can help you manage your child’s epilepsy. One is a pediatric neurologist. The…
Have you noticed that your child has tics? Have you received a tentative diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome due to the tics? If so, you are probably very worried. Media portrayals of people with Tourette Syndrome are often very dramatic and…
At the Neurology Center for Epilepsy and Seizures, we seek to be all-encompassing when it comes to epilepsy and seizures. That’s why we do our best to create comprehensive workups for any of our patients who may have an epileptic…
At the Neurology Center for Epilepsy and Seizures, we seek to be the best at diagnosing and remedying epilepsy and seizures, which can appear multifaceted and confusing to care for some. We are unique in that we are a neurology…
The more we learn about COVID-19, the more aware we become of some of its long-term impacts. Not surprisingly, many of those impacts are neurological. Popularly, people describe many of these symptoms as “COVID brain,” which may refer to a…
Most people think that seizures are the only signs that someone has epilepsy. However, neurologists know that there are some signs and symptoms that can indicate epilepsy, even if people are not having obvious seizures. Using those signs and symptoms,…
Bringing your child to a doctor can be a worrying experience. It may even be more so to bring them to a new doctor. And it may even be intimidating when you bring them to a specialist like a pediatric…
There are a plethora of neurological diseases and disorders that can affect one’s life. If you think one is affecting you, it is in your best interest to be informed and to seek help. Below is a list containing some…
Pediatric neurologists, also known as child neurologists, are medical doctors that specialize in the nervous systems of children. Pediatricians are doctors that treat children. Neurologists are doctors who concentrate on the nervous system. So, pediatric neurologists focus on children’s nervous…