Neurology

If you experience poor coordination, memory issues, numbness, or tingling, a neurological problem may be the reason. At The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, with locations in West Orange, East Orange, South Orange, Maplewood, Newark, Belleville, and Bloomfield, New Jersey, the skilled medical team provides comprehensive neurology services to reduce debilitating symptoms and restore your quality of life. Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment by phone or online today.

What is neurology?

Neurology is a medical branch that deals with diseases involving your nerves, brain, and spinal cord (your nervous system). The central nervous system consists of your spinal cord and brain, while the peripheral nervous system includes the other nerves — including those in your ears, eyes, skin, and other areas.

Neurologists diagnose and treat neurology conditions to reduce your risk of severe complications and bothersome symptoms. Neurosurgeons perform surgery on the nerves, brain, and spinal cord.

Which conditions does neurology address?

Neurology at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, addresses the following neurological issues:

• Strokes
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Dementia
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Concussions
• Cerebral palsy and spasticity
• Brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Sleep disorders
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Meningitis
• Headaches and migraines
• Cerebral aneurysms
• Epilepsy 
• Hydrocephalus
• Tremors
• Dystonia
• Tumors

The neurology team diagnoses and offers treatment recommendations for tumors in your spine, nerves, or brain. 

Symptoms of neurological disorders are muscle weakness, numbness, tingling, coordination problems, cognitive issues, and vision, hearing, or speech problems. Others include memory impairments, seizures, facial asymmetries, vertigo, shock-like pain, and tremors.

What happens during neurology appointments?

During a neurology appointment at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, your provider checks your vital signs, weighs you, and discusses the reason for your visit. They address your medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, and family history of neurology issues.

Your neurologist completes a physical exam to look for visible signs of a problem. They evaluate your muscle strength, coordination, vision, and hearing. 

Diagnostic tests you may be a candidate for include angiography to check for blocked or damaged blood vessels, a biopsy, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, nerve testing, or other diagnostic tests.

Which neurology treatments are available?

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, offers outstanding neurology treatments, including:

• Medications
• Rehabilitation
• Nutrition and lifestyle counseling
• Speech therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Medical procedures
• Pain medicine
• Sleep medicine

Your specialist refers you to a neurosurgeon if you need surgery to treat a neurological disorder. The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, team follows up with you as needed to ensure your treatment plan is effective. 

Schedule an in-person or telehealth neurology evaluation at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, by calling the office or booking online today.