Medical Conditions We Treat

Alzheimer's is the most common dementia, progressively affecting memory, thinking, and behaviour. Abnormal protein deposits damage brain cells. Primarily affecting over-65s, it accounts for 70% of Australia's 250,000 dementia cases. Though incurable, early diagnosis and comprehensive care significantly improve quality of life.

A brain or cerebral aneurysm represents one of the most serious neurological conditions, where a weakened blood vessel wall in the brain forms a balloon-like bulge that can potentially rupture.

Aneurysms, once discovered must under a careful assessment and many may require ongoing monitoring and some will require treatment.

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed as it travels through the narrow passageway in your wrist. This pressure causes tingling, numbness and sometimes weakness in your hand. It’s especially common in women aged 40–60 and during pregnancy due to fluid retention. Many sufferers in Sydney work in occupations requiring repetitive wrist movement or prolonged computer use. Early diagnosis and management can prevent permanent nerve damage.

Epilepsy is a common neurological condition where a person has a tendency to have recurring seizures. It affects around 250,000 Australians — roughly 1 in 100 people. Seizures happen when there is a sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. With the right diagnosis and treatment, most people with epilepsy can live full, active lives.

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH), also known as pseudotumour cerebri, is a condition where pressure builds up inside the skull without an obvious cause. This affects the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord.

Migraines affect over 4.9 million Australians, making them one of the most common neurological conditions in our community. At Cura Medical Specialists in Drummoyne, our expert neurologists understand that migraines are far more than "just headaches" – they're complex neurological events that can significantly impact your quality of life.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition where your immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering around nerve fibres in your brain and spinal cord. While there's no cure, effective treatments can slow disease progression and manage symptoms, allowing most people to live full, active lives.

Peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerves outside your brain and spinal cord become damaged, causing symptoms like numbness, tingling, or pain—most commonly affecting your hands and feet. Think of your peripheral nerves as electrical cables carrying messages between your brain and the rest of your body. When these "cables" are damaged, the messages don't get through properly.