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By Rosalyn M. Aranas, M.D.
April 16, 2014
Category: Neurology
Tags: Epilepsy  
If you or a loved one has been newly diagnosed with epilepsy it can be scary and overwhelming to understand. You may have a lot of questions about epilepsy, so let’s take a closer look at epilepsy, what it is and everything in between so that you can better understand.
 
 

What is Epilepsy?

 
 
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system.  It is usually diagnosed after a person has had at least two seizures that were not caused by a known medical condition. In other terms, they were unprovoked, which means they were not brought on by a clear cause such as alcohol withdrawal, heart problems or extremely low blood sugar.  The seizures experienced might be the result of a hereditary tendency or a brain injury, but the cause is ultimately unknown.
 
 
It is often hard to pinpoint the exact cause of epilepsy in a particular individual, but some things that can make a person more likely to develop epilepsy are:
 
  • A brain injury caused by a car crash or bike accident
     
  • An infection or illness that affected the developing brain of a fetus during pregnancy
     
  • Lack of oxygen to an infant’s brain during childbirth
     
  • Meningitis, or any type of infection that affects the brain
     
  • Brain tumors or strokes
     
  • Poisoning such as lead or alcohol poisoning
 
 
Epilepsy is not contagious and it is not passed down through families in the same way your blue eyes or brown hair are. However, someone who has a close relative with epilepsy may have a slightly higher risk for it than someone who has no family history of seizures.
 
 
Contact our office today for more information on epilepsy and to learn about your options.
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March 15, 2014
Category: Welcome

Opening May 1, 2014

Neurology and Sleep Clinics of Chicago, S.C. is a premier and innovative center for diagnosis, management, treatment, and prevention of both neurological diseases and sleep disorders.

We provide exceptional expertise in Clinical Neurology and treat an entire spectrum of neurological conditions and disorders—headache, low back and neck pain, dizziness, balance problems, nerve and muscle conditions, peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, tremor, seizure disorder, stroke, Alzheimer’s dementia, memory disorders, ALS, brain injury and concussion—to name a few.

We also provide clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Sleep Disorders such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, sleep walking/talking, REM sleep behavior disorder, restless legs syndrome, shift work sleep disorder and other circadian rhythm disturbances such as jet lag, advanced and sleep phase disorders.

We understand the intricate relationship between neurological disorders and sleep health. Many neurological disorders are associated with sleep disorders that have negative impact on a patient’s quality of life—presenting as daytime fatigue, sleepiness, sleep disturbances, insomnia. We provide a comprehensive clinical evaluation with the goal of optimizing quality of life for all our patients.

Care Philosophy:

Our neurologists strongly believe in joint medical decision-making with their patients. We ensure that when our patients leave our clinic that they have a clear understanding of their condition, possible causes, diagnostic plan, treatment options, and preventative care. We encourage our patients to be active participants in their health care plan and perceive their neurologists as their trusted medical advisor.

We strive for personalized, compassionate, and patient-centered approach in our care, where the satisfaction of our patients are our utmost priority. We value timely communication and ease and convenience for our patients. Our goal is to provide seamless care and exceptional service to both our patients and their referring physicians, by combining cutting-edge neurological care and state-of-the-art health care technology.

Our physicians are Board Certified in Neurology, Board Certified and Fellowship-trained in both Clinical Neurophysiology and Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.

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