Advanced care for brain and spinal cord disorders
Our
team of board-certified neurologists, surgeons and other specialists
can provide diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions
that affect the brain and nervous system.
Locate a Novant Health neurologist or neurology clinic in the Huntersville area with our
online physician finder or by calling
Brain aneurysms
A
brain aneurysm occurs when part of an artery wall weakens and swells.
Symptoms include:
- Sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches
- Severe neck pain
- Blurred vision
- Confusion or loss of consciousness
- Sensitivity to light
- Nausea with vomiting
- Seizures
If
you or a loved one experiences these symptoms, call
911 immediately.
If an aneurysm ruptures, it is a life-threatening medical emergency.
Rehabilitation
If
stroke another neurological condition has left you or a loved one
affected by physical, speech and cognition deficits, our
multidisciplinary rehabilitation team can help.
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Dementia
involves difficulty with at least two brain functions, such as memory
loss and impaired language. Our
goal is to give you or your loved one an accurate diagnosis and
provide the care and support you
and your family need to cope with these life-changing illnesses.
Brain tumors
If
you have a brain tumor or neurological complications as a result of
other forms of cancer, you can rely on the team at Huntersville Medical Center to provide leading-edge, compassionate
care.
Concussions and brain trauma
A
blow to your head can cause a concussion, which often results in
headache,
confusion, dizziness or other symptoms, which might show up right
away or days or even weeks later. If the symptoms are pronounced you
may want to visit our
emergency department
or a
Novant Health physician.
For
athletes, we recommend baseline testing
so that if you ever have a concussion we can more accurately assess
any damage.
Headaches and migraines
At Huntersville Medical Center, we can diagnose and care
for headaches, including migraines, cluster headaches and tension
headaches.
Back and neck problems
and treatments
Back
and neck pain and other problems can have a significant impact on
your daily life. At Huntersville Medical Center, we’re
here to help on your journey back to good spine health.
Epilepsy and seizures
At Huntersville Medical Center, we have experience
diagnosing and caring for patients who suffer from epilepsy and
seizures, which occur because of surges of electrical activity in the
brain. We can help you achieve a better quality of life.
Diagnostic testing
Our
physicians, nurses and technicians specialize in advanced imaging and
treatment options for neurological disorders and injuries. A
physician referral is needed for most tests.
Quality outcomes
If
you’re faced with a stroke or other neurological emergency or
disorder, you want to know that you have the highest quality care on
your side.
Treatment
For
more information about stroke, brain and spine care at Huntersville Medical Center, please call 704-384-4000. To find a
Novant Health neurologist or neurology clinic in the Charlotte area,
use our
online directory or
call 704-384-CARE (2273).
Support services
For
information on stroke and vascular diseases of the brain and spine,
explore our
healthcare resources.