Practice for Neurology and Headaches
in the heart of Zurich
Neurological diseases
Our specialization lies in the diagnosis and treatment of various neurological diseases.
Focus on Neurology
Diagnostics and therapies related to the head and nerves.
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Headaches and migraines
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Stroke
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MS Multiple Sclerosis
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epilepsy
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Sleep disorder, sleep medicine
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Muscle and nerve diseases
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Back pain
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Neuropathy
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dizziness
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Tinnitus
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dementia
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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, vertigo, meningitis, and strokes. A particular focus of my neurology practice is the therapeutic treatment of headaches. Patients primarily benefit from my extensive experience in this field, gained through 2,000 consultations annually.
Neurology at the center
stroke
A stroke often changes a person's entire life, as it can frequently result in speech disorders, visual impairments, or paralysis. To reduce long-term damage, early rehabilitation is necessary in addition to rapid acute care.
Typical signs are
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Speech and language disorders
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drooping corner of the mouth
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Visual disturbances
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One-sided paralysis
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Numbness on one side of the body
Diagnostics
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Ultrasound examination of the brain-supplying arteries (Doppler/duplex sonography)
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Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the brain (including the blood vessels supplying the brain)
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Catheter examinations of the cerebral vessels
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Long-term recording of heart rhythm and blood pressure as well as all cardiological examination procedures
therapy
This includes, among other things,
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Systemic and local thrombolysis
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Interventional thrombectomy
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Hemicraniotomy
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Extraventricular cerebrospinal fluid drainage
MEMORIA
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The pathogens that cause meningitis are usually bacteria or viruses.
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The characteristic symptoms of meningitis are headache, stiff neck, and fever.
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A definitive diagnosis is made after a lumbar puncture.
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The treatment of meningitis depends on the causative agent.
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Some vaccinations protect against the pathogens that cause meningitis.
Parkinson
Parkinson's disease (Morbus Parkinson) is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders. Worldwide, approximately 10 million people are affected by Parkinson's. In Switzerland, the number is over 15,000. An increase is expected in the coming years. The majority of those 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 gene 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 the progressive damage of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain (substantia nigra). The resulting deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine leads to various motor impairments. 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 also die, cells that are not involved in dopamine production. This leads to a range of symptoms (e.g., autonomic dysfunction, pain, sleep disturbances, psychological symptoms) that become increasingly burdensome for those affected as the disease progresses.
dementia
As people age, memory problems and dementia play an increasingly significant role in society. But when are memory impairments still a normal part of aging, or are they already early symptoms of incipient dementia?
Diagnosis is often delayed. This is mainly because those affected and their relatives attribute the symptoms to advanced 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, the cause of which remains unclear. However, mixed forms often occur, for example, in cases involving additional circulatory disorders, which is why differentiated diagnostics are of great importance.
Malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies, metabolic disorders, inflammation of brain structures, or disruptions in cerebrospinal fluid flow can all be causes of dementia. Since these conditions are generally treatable, a thorough examination of patients with dementia symptoms is essential.
Diagnostics and services
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Neuropsychological testing for the early detection/exclusion of pathological memory disorders
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Diagnosis of other diseases with dementia symptoms using EEG, laboratory and cerebrospinal fluid diagnostics
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Consultation and therapy recommendation
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Education and information for patients and relatives
therapy
Treatment depends on the cause. Medication is often considered.