Neurodegenerative diseases
In our clinic, we offer a specialized service for the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, progressive disorders that affect the nervous system and the brain, causing the gradual loss of motor, cognitive and emotional functions. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized care, aimed at improving the quality of life of patients and their families.
What are neurodegenerative diseases?
Neurodegenerative diseases are conditions in which neurons in the central nervous system deteriorate or die, progressively affecting motor, cognitive and sometimes sensory functions. These diseases not only impact mobility and muscle control, but also memory, behavior and the ability to perform daily activities.
Some of the most common neurodegenerative disorders include:
Alzheimer's disease: the most common form of dementia, characterized by memory loss, confusion, disorientation and difficulty in reasoning.
Parkinson's disease: A disorder that affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness and slowness of movement.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): A disease that affects motor neurons, causing progressive muscle weakness and paralysis.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): An autoimmune condition that affects the myelin of nerves, causing motor, balance and cognitive problems.
Huntington's disease: An inherited disorder that affects motor skills, behavior and cognition.
Ataxia: A group of diseases that cause problems with coordination, balance and muscle control.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Early diagnosis is key to properly managing neurodegenerative diseases. At our clinic, we use a combination of advanced tools to diagnose these conditions, including:
Comprehensive clinical evaluation: detailed neurological examination for motor, cognitive and sensory symptoms.
Neuroimaging tests: Advanced techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate changes in the brain and nervous system.
Genetic analysis: To identify possible hereditary predispositions to diseases such as Huntington's disease or certain forms of Alzheimer's disease.
Neuropsychological evaluation: Cognitive and behavioral testing to identify the impact of the disease on memory, thinking and behavior.
Personalized Treatments
Although there is currently no cure for most neurodegenerative diseases, at our clinic we offer personalized treatments that can slow the progression of the disease, alleviate symptoms and improve patients' quality of life. Our treatments include:
Pharmacological treatment: We use specific medications to control motor symptoms (such as tremors or stiffness), improve memory and cognition, or treat mood disorders.
Physical therapy and rehabilitation: We help patients maintain mobility and strength through customized rehabilitation programs, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and coordination exercises.
Cognitive therapy: Interventions that help preserve memory, attention and reasoning skills.
Psychological and emotional support: We offer support to both patients and their families, helping them cope with the emotional and psychological challenges that accompany these diseases.
Nutritional support and complementary therapies: Dietary counseling and complementary therapies to improve overall well-being.
Neurodegenerative diseases
In our clinic, we offer a specialized service for the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, progressive disorders that affect the nervous system and the brain, causing the gradual loss of motor, cognitive and emotional functions. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized care, aimed at improving the quality of life of patients and their families.
What are neurodegenerative diseases?
Neurodegenerative diseases are conditions in which neurons in the central nervous system deteriorate or die, progressively affecting motor, cognitive and sometimes sensory functions. These diseases not only impact mobility and muscle control, but also memory, behavior and the ability to perform daily activities.
Some of the most common neurodegenerative disorders include:
Alzheimer's disease: the most common form of dementia, characterized by memory loss, confusion, disorientation and difficulty in reasoning.
Parkinson's disease: A disorder that affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness and slowness of movement.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): A disease that affects motor neurons, causing progressive muscle weakness and paralysis.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): An autoimmune condition that affects the myelin of nerves, causing motor, balance and cognitive problems.
Huntington's disease: An inherited disorder that affects motor skills, behavior and cognition.
Ataxia: A group of diseases that cause problems with coordination, balance and muscle control.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Early diagnosis is key to properly managing neurodegenerative diseases. At our clinic, we use a combination of advanced tools to diagnose these conditions, including:
Comprehensive clinical evaluation: detailed neurological examination for motor, cognitive and sensory symptoms.
Neuroimaging tests: Advanced techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate changes in the brain and nervous system.
Genetic analysis: To identify possible hereditary predispositions to diseases such as Huntington's disease or certain forms of Alzheimer's disease.
Neuropsychological evaluation: Cognitive and behavioral testing to identify the impact of the disease on memory, thinking and behavior.
Personalized Treatments
Although there is currently no cure for most neurodegenerative diseases, at our clinic we offer personalized treatments that can slow the progression of the disease, alleviate symptoms and improve patients' quality of life. Our treatments include:
Pharmacological treatment: We use specific medications to control motor symptoms (such as tremors or stiffness), improve memory and cognition, or treat mood disorders.
Physical therapy and rehabilitation: We help patients maintain mobility and strength through customized rehabilitation programs, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and coordination exercises.
Cognitive therapy: Interventions that help preserve memory, attention and reasoning skills.
Psychological and emotional support: We offer support to both patients and their families, helping them cope with the emotional and psychological challenges that accompany these diseases.
Nutritional support and complementary therapies: Dietary counseling and complementary therapies to improve overall well-being.