If this is an emergency — sudden weakness or numbness on one side, trouble speaking, or the worst headache you have ever had — call 000 immediately. Time is critical.
Alzheimer's Dementia 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. Brain Aneurysms 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 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. Cluster Headache Neurologist-led cluster-headache care in Sydney — diagnosis, verapamil titration, steroid bridging and occipital nerve blocks. Drummoyne and Penrith. Epilepsy 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) 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. Intracranial Atherosclerosis and Stenting Neurologist-led care for intracranial atherosclerotic disease in Sydney — stroke-risk assessment, medical management and stenting decisions. Migraine Headaches 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 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. Parkinson's Disease Neurologist-led Parkinson's care in Sydney — diagnosis, medication management and ongoing follow-up, at our Drummoyne clinic. Peripheral neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. It most often shows up as numbness, tingling or pain in the hands and feet, and it has many possible causes, so finding the cause is the first step in treatment. Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TACs) are a family of severe one-sided headache disorders sharing autonomic features on the painful side — red watery eye, blocked or running nostril, drooping eyelid. The family includes cluster headache, paroxysmal hemicrania, hemicrania continua and SUNCT/SUNA. Diagnosis hinges on attack length, frequency and treatment response, and every first presentation is investigated with MRI to exclude secondary causes.
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