Neurology

Why see a neurologist at Clinique Valmont? 

Clinique Valmont offers a range of neurorehabilitation programmes in order to give patients the best chance at recovery and adaptation. The clinic’s reputation is built on these successful programmes which focus on multidisciplinary care by highly-skilled specialist teams and cutting-edge technology.

Why see a neurologist with Swiss Medical Network? 

Swiss Medical Network has accredited neurologists and state-of-the-art technical facilities, ensuring comprehensive and multidisciplinary care for the diagnosis and follow-up of most neurological conditions.

What is neurology? 

Neurology is the branch of medicine concerned with the prevention, management and treatment of conditions and disorders of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (nerve roots, nerves and muscles).

What conditions do neurologists treat?

Neurologists look after patients who have neurological conditions – or nervous system disorders – such as:
-    Strokes, sometimes called ‘brain attacks’, in the acute and rehabilitation phases
-    Autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barré syndrome
-    Movement disorders (e.g., tremors and involuntary movements) caused by Parkinson’s disease, Huntington's disease and other conditions
-    Dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease
-    Headaches, migraines and other head pain
-    Neurological balance disorders and dizziness
-    Brain tumours
-    Facial pain (e.g., trigeminal neuralgia), pain affecting the neck and arms (e.g., cervical disc herniation with radicular pain) and sciatica pain (e.g., lumbar disc herniation with radicular pain)
-    Facial paralysis
-    Epilepsy
-    Conditions affecting normal muscle function, such as myasthenia gravis
-    Peripheral neuropathy, damage to the peripheral nervous system which may be caused by various factors, including alcohol, diabetes and autoimmune diseases
-    Carpal tunnel syndrome

What are the symptoms of a neurological disorder? 

The symptoms of neurological disorders are incredibly varied and are caused by damage to the central or peripheral nervous system. 

Peripheral nerve damage may cause weakness, numbness or tingling, difficulty going to the toilet or incontinence and loss of balance.

Central nervous system damage to the brain and spinal cord may cause the following symptoms, including confusion, loss of memory, headaches, nausea, vomiting, weakness, numbness or tingling, loss of smell, loss of hearing, loss of vision, difficulty speaking, loss of balance, difficulty walking, loss of consciousness, fainting and seizures. 

In all cases, the sudden onset of these symptoms should cause concern and you need to be aware of the possibility of a stroke; a ‘brain attack’ due to a blood clot blocking an artery that supplies blood to the brain or a bleed on the brain. You must immediately call the emergency services on 144. The FAST test from the Swiss Society of Cardiology can help you and your loved ones learn how to recognise the signs of a stroke and quickly assess the situation in case of any doubt. 

What are the potential treatment options in neurology? 

Neurologists have a wide range of treatment options to aid recovery and prevent complications or additional conditions from developing:
-    Preventive medicines, for example, low-dose aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease.
-    Therapeutic medicines, for example, thrombolytic drugs after a stroke, dopamine to ease movement in patients with Parkinson’s disease, etc.
-    Coordinated care delivered by a multidisciplinary team during the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation stages can significantly improve the functional prognosis of a patient. This team includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, speech therapists and neuropsychologists.

Care

Care depends on the neurological condition and usually involves carrying out a clinical examination of the patient and any further tests. When the patient has had further tests and received a diagnosis, the neurologist can start a treatment, which will usually require long-term follow-up depending on the neurological condition.

Medical follow-up

Medical follow-up depends on the neurological condition. In some cases, a neurological disorder may only need a single follow-up consultation, while other neurological conditions require specialised, long-term monitoring.

Why see a neurologist at Clinique Valmont? 

Clinique Valmont offers a range of neurorehabilitation programmes in order to give patients the best chance at recovery and adaptation. The clinic’s reputation is built on these successful programmes which focus on multidisciplinary care by highly-skilled specialist teams and cutting-edge technology.

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