Neurodegenerative diseases
What are neurodegenerative diseases?
Neurodegenerative diseases increasingly impact numerous bodily functions over time such as balance, movement, speech, respiration and the cardiac system. Neurodegenerative diseases include:
- Alzheimer's disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Friedreich's ataxia
- Huntington's disease
- Lewy body disease
- Parkinson's disease
- Spinal muscular atrophy
Our approach
The Memory Disorders Center of Northwell Health Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery is dedicated to diagnosing and treating neurological memory disorders. Patients and families can count on receiving expert treatment with the utmost compassion, sensitivity and respect.
Causes
Though many of the diseases are genetic in origin, a variety of medical and/or environmental conditions may spur the onset, including:
- Alcoholism
- Cancer
- Stroke
- Toxins
- Chemicals
- Viruses
In many cases, the cause is unknown.
Our highly skilled team of movement disorder specialists is dedicated to delivering knowledgeable, thorough and considerate care by providing excellence in diagnosis and treatment.