Doral Neurological Services

Yes. There are a variety of other neurological disorders that can affect health and quality of life. Our clinic works with patients suffering from diseases like Parkinson’s disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), brain tumors, epilepsy and more.

Many neurological conditions can cause depression or anxiety. Neurologists can indeed prescribe medications to help you with depression or anxiety, and they may also refer you to mental health specialists.

Many back pain conditions result from a nervous system issue. A neurologist can help pinpoint the source of your back pain, make a diagnosis, and form a treatment plan for you, whether that includes physical therapy, surgery, or another method.

During your first appointment with a neurologist, you will be asked to participate in a series of exams, both physical and neurological, to check your muscle strength, reflexes and coordination.

You may want to see a neurologist if you have nervous system issues, such as: - Chronic headaches that you take medication for every day - Chronic pain - Numbless, tingling, or shaking that persists - Dizziness - Balance issues that make it difficult to move - Memory issues - Severe trouble sleeping

Neurologists are medical doctors who specialize in conditions that affect the brain and nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, brain tumors, and more. Your doctor might refer you to a neurologist if you're having symptoms related to your nervous system, such as brain fog, memory loss, seizures, balance issues, or tremors.

Physical signs and symptoms may include headaches, muscle weakness, partial or complete paralysis, inexplicable pain, seizures, complete or partial loss of sensation and poor cognitive abilities.

Non-epileptic seizures, are different from epileptic seizures because they are not caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Since the word seizure can be misleading, a better term for non-epileptic seizures is non-epileptic events. There are two main types of non-epileptic events, organic and psychogenic. Organic non-epileptic events are due to a physical cause, such as low blood sugar levels, low blood pressure, sleep or movement disorders. Psychogenic seizures are caused by subconscious mental or emotional distress.

Neuropathy is not one single disease, but several kinds of conditions resulting from damage to one or more of your Peripheral Nerves. Neuropathy usually affects the hands and feet, causing weakness, numbness, tingling and pain. Due to neuropathy’s variable course; it can come and go, slowly progressing over many years, or it can become severe and debilitating. However, if diagnosed early, Peripheral Neuropathy can often be controlled. Our clinic works with patients to diagnose and treat all types of neuropathy, including peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy and cranial neuropathy.

Symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary in type and severity from one person to another and in the same person over time. Symptoms may disappear or remit completely, or they may persist and may worsen over time. The most common symptoms of MS include fatigue, numbness and tingling, blurred vision, double vision, weakness, poor coordination, imbalance, pain, depression and problems with memory and concentration. Less commonly MS may cause tremor, paralysis and blindness.

To reduce your risk of stroke monitor your blood pressure, track your cholesterol level, stop smoking, exercise regularly and find out if you should be taking a drug to reduce blood clotting.

There are things you can do to prevent stroke. High blood pressure increases your risk of stroke four to six times. Heart disease, especially a condition known as atrial fibrillation or AF, can double your risk of stroke. Your risk also increases if you smoke, have diabetes, sickle cell disease, high cholesterol, or a family history of stroke.

Because a stroke injures the brain, one is not able to perceive one's own problems correctly. To a bystander, the stroke patient may seem unaware or confused. A stroke victim's best chance is if someone around her recognizes the stroke and acts quickly.

Epilepsy is a common chronic disorder. About 5% of individuals in the general population will have a seizure during their lifetime. Approximately 1.5% of the population will be diagnosed with epilepsy. This translates into more than two million people in the United States.

A person who has a seizure for the first time should talk to a health care provider, such as a doctor or nurse practitioner. The provider will talk to the person about what happened, and look for the cause of the seizure. Many people will then see a Neurologist to take tests such as brain scans for a closer look at what is going on. These tests do not hurt.

The length of your stay with us depends on the nature of your visit. Call our office to get an estimation.

We will review your patient health history, paying special attention to the condition that you are currently experiencing. Then you will have an examination, which typically tests your vision, strength, coordination, memory, reasoning and puzzle-solving abilities, reflexes and ability to feel physical objects, smell odors and hear sounds. The results of your test will help your neurologist determine if your problem stems from the brain or nervous system. You may need further tests to confirm a diagnosis or determine which treatment is best for you.

The extent of recovery varies. A stroke kills brain cells. The extent of the brain damage and the size of the stroke are directly related to the extent of the impairments. People who suffer a minor stroke may have only slight impairments, such as a weak arm or leg. A massive stroke, however, can cause a person to lose the ability to read, write, or speak. It also can cause paralysis. Fortunately, with rehabilitation therapy, about 25% of victims recover with slight impairments and an additional 10% recover almost completely.

When it comes to a stroke, the best way to determine whether someone is having one is to think F.A.S.T. -Face. Does the face look uneven? Ask the person to smile. -Arms. Does one arm drift down? Ask the person to raise both arms. -Speech. Does their speech sound strange? Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. -Time. If you observe any of these signs, it is time to call 911.

The short answer is no. Apolipoprotein E gene variants (APOE4) may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease, but although genetic tests for (also called mutations or alleles) are available, having an abnormal APOE4 gene does not mean you will get the disease and many people who develop the disease have a normal APOE4 gene.

While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, other conditions may also cause dementia. Parkinson’s disease, normal pressure hydrocephalus and other conditions can cause dementia and many of them can be treated effectively.

The treatment is different for each condition. To discover the appropriate treatment options, we will perform and interpret tests of your brain and nervous system.

Yes. Most insurance companies also require that you coordinate a referral from your primary care physician or other healthcare provider to obtain specialty care.

Some common reasons include: -Persistent or sudden onset of a headache -A headache which changes -Loss of feeling or tingling -Weakness or loss of muscle strength -Sudden loss of sight -Forgetfulness -Lack of coordination -Muscle rigidity -Muscle spasms or tics

Neurologists treat disorders of the nervous system, brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles and pain. Common neurological disorders include: Stroke Alzheimer’s Disease Headache Epilepsy Parkinson’s Disease Sleep Disorders Multiple Sclerosis Pain Tremor Brain Injuries Spinal Cord Injuries Back pain Peripheral Nerve Disorders Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Many disorders can be treated. Treatment or symptomatic relief is different for each condition. To find treatment options, neurologists will perform and interpret tests of the brain or nervous system. Treatment can help patients with neurological disorders maintain the best possible quality of life.

Dr. Silvana Gonzalez Reiley accepts most health plans for her new patients including Careplus, Aetna, Molina, Cigna, Magellan, Medicaid, AVMed, Humana, United Health Care, Summit and Healthsun.

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The following are some of the symptoms that are most typical with first- or early-stage neuropathy: -itchiness -a feeling of "pins and needles," tingling, or prickling burning sensations -pain that comes and goes like an "electric shock" -muscle cramps or spasms that come and go -sensitivity to temperature or touch -rheumatoid arthritis

There is no clear cause behind multiple sclerosis, but genetics and environmental factors may play a role. Multiple sclerosis is considered an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. In the case of MS, myelin (the fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers) is destroyed.

There is currently no cure for this condition, but patients can find relief with early detection. If you believe you might suffer from it, it is important that you go to a medical professional. Get in touch with Dr. Silvana Gonzalez Reiley a board-certified neurologist to assist your needs.

Acute pain is what you experience after an injury or during illness. It warns you that there is a problem. Pain typically subsides when the underlying problem is resolved. However, chronic pain can persist even after the underlying problem has been solved and often lasts for more than six months. For more information, contact us at: (305) 456-1014 to assist your needs.

Some conditions can result in nerve damage—like alcoholism, vitamin imbalances and exposures to toxins. Vitamin B12 deficiency and too much vitamin B6 are the best-known causes. Medications can also lead to nerve damage, such as medication-induced neuropathy.

Not all cases of neuropathy can be cured, but some cases certainly can. Treatment is considerably different depending on the severity of the problem. Sometimes treatment is needed to help with symptoms or to hinder further nerve damage.

It is a type of neuropathy that affects the feet in the form of numbness, tingling, pain, and muscle weakness.

The most effective treatment for neuropathy is nortriptyline, with 25% reporting their pain had improved by at least 50%. Other treatments such as antidepressants, pain relievers, and topical creams may also be necessary to treat your neuropathy.

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar may injure nerves anywhere in your body, but it most often causes damage to the nerves in your legs and feet.

Yes, a neurologist can help treat your fibromyalgia since the condition largely results from an abnormality in your nervous system.

Yes, neurologists can help you treat sciatica since they specialize in the nervous system. They may conduct a few tests, such as an EMG or nerve conduction study, to pinpoint the problem.

Yes, a neurologist is qualified to diagnose and treat patients with ADHD.

While both professionals work with conditions that affect the brain, they each specialize in different aspects of the mind. Psychiatrists deal with psychological illnesses while neurologists deal with physiological illnesses related to the nervous system.

If a parent is struggling with daily tasks, has memory issues, or changes in personality and mood, they may have Dementia. The symptoms change as the severity of the disease progresses.

Yes, botox may be used to treat migraines. Botox is a neurotoxic agent that is injected into specific locations around the head and neck to reduce the intensity of migraine headaches. Your Neurologist will determine if this is the best treatment option for you.

The most common symptoms in women are numbness and weakness or tremor in one or both arms or legs, difficulty moving arms and legs, muscle spasms, unsteady gait and balance problems.

It depends on factors like the location of the stroke and how much of your brain was damaged. Some people recover fully, but others have long-term or lifelong disabilities.

Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the vast network of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves). The most common symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include tingling, numbness, weakness and pain.

Some insurance plans cover compounded medications. You may want to check with your insurance company for your specific coverage.