Neurology – Overview

ECU Physicians is proud to offer neurology care to patients. Neurologists are specialists who treat conditions of the brain, spinal column or nerves. These conditions can affect people of all ages, causing pain, weakness, imbalance or mental difficulties, such as memory loss.

Our clinical practice offers a variety of services, including MRI, in a relaxed, comfortable setting. Because neurological conditions affect every part of the body, it is important to have the special tests to diagnose them. More than 600 neurological diseases may affect patients. They include:

• Conditions related to nerve death (degeneration) such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
• Seizure disorders such as epilepsy
• Tourette Syndrome
• Headaches
• Neck or back pain
• Carpal tunnel
• Sleep disorders
• Neuropathy
• Cerebral palsy
• Vertigo or dizziness
• Tremors
• Stroke
• Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis