Neurological Conditions
Adapa and Agastya Medical AssociatesComprehensive Neurological Care
Expert Management of Nervous System Disorders
What Are Neurological Conditions?
Neurological conditions affect your brain, spinal cord, and nervous system – the complex network that controls everything from movement and sensation to memory and cognition. These disorders can manifest as headaches, migraines, dizziness, numbness, tingling, tremors, seizures, memory problems, or balance issues. At Adapa and Agastya Medical Associates, we provide comprehensive primary care for neurological conditions, including initial evaluation, ongoing management, and coordination with neurologists when specialized care is needed.
What Causes Neurological Conditions?
Neurological disorders arise from various causes including stroke and vascular problems, degenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis), infections, head or spinal injuries, and structural problems like herniated discs. Metabolic conditions (diabetes, thyroid disorders, vitamin deficiencies) can affect nerves. Migraines and headaches stem from genetic factors, hormonal changes, stress, and environmental triggers. Seizures may result from epilepsy, brain injury, infections, or metabolic disturbances.
How We Manage Neurological Conditions
Comprehensive Neurological Assessment
Detailed history, complete neurological examination including mental status, cranial nerves, motor/sensory function, reflexes, coordination, and gait evaluation.
Diagnostic Testing Coordination
Laboratory tests for metabolic causes, brain imaging (CT, MRI), EEG for seizures, nerve conduction studies, and other specialized testing when indicated.
Condition-Specific Treatment
Headache/migraine management with preventive and acute medications, peripheral neuropathy treatment including pain management, seizure medication monitoring, and cognitive screening.
Medication Management & Monitoring
Prescription of appropriate neurological medications, monitoring for effectiveness and side effects, preventing drug interactions, and dosage adjustments based on response.
Lifestyle & Safety Guidance
Trigger avoidance for migraines, fall prevention for balance issues, safety precautions for seizures, memory enhancement strategies, and home safety recommendations.
Patient & Family Education
Understanding your condition, recognizing warning signs requiring immediate attention, self-management strategies, and lifestyle modifications to improve symptoms.
Neurology Referrals
Timely coordination with neurologists for complex diagnoses, progressive conditions, treatment-resistant symptoms, or conditions requiring specialized procedures.
Why Choose Us for Neurological Care
Experienced Primary Care Assessment
Our physicians are skilled in neurological examination and can identify conditions requiring immediate attention versus those manageable in primary care.
Comprehensive Evaluation
We take time to understand your symptoms thoroughly, considering all possible causes from simple to complex.
Coordinated Care
When specialist care is needed, we coordinate seamlessly with neurologists while continuing to manage your overall health.
Medication Expertise
We have extensive experience managing common neurological medications and monitoring for interactions with your other prescriptions.
Holistic Approach
We consider how neurological conditions affect your daily life and work with you to maintain independence and quality of life.
Timely Intervention
We recognize urgent neurological symptoms and ensure you receive prompt evaluation and treatment when time is critical.
Continuity of Care
As your primary care home, we provide ongoing management and monitoring of chronic neurological conditions.
Accessible Expert Care
Accepting Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, we make neurological care accessible.
Get Expert Neurological Evaluation
Don’t ignore neurological symptoms. Schedule an appointment for comprehensive assessment and management.
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FAQs
Are my headaches migraines or regular headaches?
Migraines typically involve throbbing pain on one side, sensitivity to light/sound, nausea, and can last 4-72 hours. We’ll evaluate your symptoms to determine the type.
What are the warning signs of a stroke?
Use FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911. Also sudden severe headache, vision changes, or difficulty walking.
Can I drive if I have seizures?
Most states require being seizure-free for a specific period (often 3-12 months) before driving. We’ll guide you based on your situation and local laws.
Will peripheral neuropathy go away?
It depends on the cause. Controlling diabetes or correcting vitamin deficiencies can improve symptoms, but some nerve damage may be permanent.
When should I see a neurologist?
We’ll refer you if symptoms are complex, worsening despite treatment, require specialized testing, or need advanced treatment options.
Can memory problems be reversed?
Some causes (vitamin deficiency, medication effects, depression) are reversible. Others like Alzheimer’s are progressive, but early treatment can slow decline.