Compassionate Care for Neurological Disorder in Northern California

Neurological diseases are conditions and disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Dignity Health North State uses a team approach to deliver the highest level of care to each person we treat. If you have a neurological disease in Northern California, Find a Doctor who will care for your physical, mental, and spiritual needs. Our neurologists provide services at:

• Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta
• St. Elizabeth Community Hospital
• Mercy Medical Center Redding

Nervous System Disorders Commonly Treated at Dignity Health North State

We treat a variety of neurological conditions at Dignity Health North State, including:

• Lou Gehrig's disease, which is also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Spinal stenosis
• Epilepsy and other seizure disorders
• Dementia
• Cerebral palsy
• Stroke
• Parkinson’s disease
• Dystonia
• Multiple sclerosis

Symptoms of Neurological Diseases

Symptoms of neurological conditions vary based on the specific disease or disorder as well as the parts of the nervous system affected. For example, cerebral palsy or stroke can cause damage to brain tissue. Multiple sclerosis can affect many nerves at one. Even damage to a single nerve, such as one of the large sciatic nerves in the buttocks, can cause symptoms.

Common symptoms of neurological conditions include: 

• Memory issues
• Problems with motor skills and movement
• Pain and burning sensations
• Swallowing or breathing problems
• Changes in the senses, including smell, sight, and taste

What Causes Neurological Conditions?

Neurological conditions can have many causes, from head injury to specific gene mutations and genetic disorders. Major causes include:

• Developmental abnormalities of the nervous system before birth
• Vascular diseases and blood vessel disorders
• Infections
• Gene mutations
• Cancer and benign tumors
• Traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury
• Nerve damage and diseases

However, the causes of many neurological conditions are often poorly understood or simply not known.

Treatment Options for Neurological Diseases

Your treatment options will depend on your specific neurological condition and its symptoms and severity. Neurologists at Dignity Health North State commonly treat neurological conditions with surgery, medication, neuropsychology services, and acute rehabilitation and neurocritical care.

Your neurologist will work with you to decide on a care plan that meets your personal goals and needs.

Dignity Health North State neurologists diagnose and treat neurological conditions in Mt. Shasta, Red Bluff, and Redding, CA.