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Neurological diseases

We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of various neurological diseases.

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FOCUS ON NEUROLOGY

Diagnostics and therapies for the head and nerves.

  • Headaches and migraines

  • stroke cerebral apoplexy

  • MS Multiple Sclerosis

  • epilepsy

  • Sleep disorder sleep medicine

  • Muscle and nerve diseases

  • back pain

  • Neuropathy

  • dizziness

  • Tinnitus

  • dementia

  • Parkinson

I offer diagnostics and therapy across the entire spectrum of neurology. This includes the treatment of common neurological conditions such as dementia, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, dizziness, meningitis, and strokes. A particular focus of neurology is the therapeutic treatment of headaches. Patients benefit primarily from my extensive experience in this field, with 2,000 consultations conducted annually.

NEUROLOGY IN THE CENTER

STROKE

A stroke often changes a person's life, as it can often result in speech impairment, visual impairment, or paralysis. To reduce long-term damage, rapid acute care and early rehabilitation are essential.

Typical signs are

  • Language and speech disorders

  • Drooping corners of the mouth

  • Visual disturbances

  • Hemiplegia

  • Numbness on one side of the body

Diagnostics

  • Ultrasound examination of the arteries supplying the brain (Doppler / duplex sonography)

  • Computer and magnetic resonance imaging of the brain (including the vessels supplying the brain)

  • Catheter examinations of the cerebral vessels

  • Long-term recording of heart rhythm and blood pressure as well as all cardiological examination procedures

therapy

This includes, among other things,

  • Systemic and local thrombolysis

  • Interventional thrombectomy

  • Hemicraniotomy

  • Extraventricular cerebrospinal fluid drainage

Meningitis

  • The pathogens that cause meningitis are usually bacteria or viruses.

  • The characteristic symptoms of meningitis are headache, stiff neck and fever.

  • A final diagnosis is made after a lumbar puncture.

  • The treatment of meningitis depends on the causative pathogen.

  • Some vaccinations protect against the pathogens that cause meningitis.

PARKINSON

frequency

Parkinson's disease (Parkinson's disease) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases. Approximately 10 million people are affected worldwide. In Switzerland, the number is over 15,000. The number is expected to increase in the coming years. The majority of people diagnosed are over 60 years old. Men are slightly more frequently affected than women.

Heritability

In rare cases (less than 10%) the disease is inherited and can be traced back to a specific genetic defect.

Life expectancy

The life expectancy of people with Parkinson’s disease is about the same as that of healthy people.

What happens in the body

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive damage to dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain (substantia nigra). The resulting deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine leads to various motor disorders. These can be effectively treated with L-dopa, the precursor to dopamine.
Early in the course of the disease, nerve cells in other regions of the brain that are unrelated to dopamine production also die. This leads to a series of symptoms (e.g., autonomic dysfunction, pain, sleep disturbances, psychological symptoms) that become increasingly distressing for those affected as the disease progresses.

DEMENTIA

As society ages, memory problems and dementia play an increasingly important role. But when are memory problems still a sign of a normal aging process or are they already early symptoms of the onset of dementia?


Diagnosis is often made late. This is primarily because those affected and their families attribute the symptoms to old age. However, early detection is crucial in dementia, especially to rule out other causes.


Causes of dementia


The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, and its cause remains unknown. However, mixed forms often occur, for example, with additional circulatory disorders, which is why differentiated diagnostics are so important.


Malnutrition, metabolic disorders, or inflammation of brain structures can also be the cause of dementia. Since these conditions can usually be treated well, a thorough examination of patients with symptoms of dementia is essential.

Diagnostics and services

  • Neuropsychological testing for early detection/exclusion of pathological memory disorders

  • Diagnosis of other diseases with dementia symptoms using EEG, laboratory and cerebrospinal fluid diagnostics

  • Advice and therapy recommendations

  • Education and information for patients and relatives


therapy


Treatment depends on the cause, and medication is often considered.

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