Dr. Guru Motgi's practice specializes in the following areas:
General Neurology
Neurology is the branch of medical science concerned with the various nervous systems (central, peripheral, and autonomic), plus the neuromuscular junction and muscle, and their disorders.
Dr. Motgi has treated hundreds of patients with the following conditions:
Stroke
Stroke is brain damage caused by a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain. The signs of a stroke may include weakness, numbness, blurred vision, confusion, and slurred speech. Getting to a hospital quickly is vital for a good outcome with a stroke.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a group of related disorders characterized by a tendency for recurrent seizures. There are different types of epilepsy and seizures. Epilepsy drugs are prescribed to control seizures, and rarely surgery is necessary if medications are ineffective.
Parkinsons disease
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease include muscle rigidity, tremors, and changes in speech and gait. Parkinson’s causes are unknown but genetics, aging, and toxins are being researched. After a Parkinson’s diagnosis, Parkinson’s disease treatments are given to help relieve symptoms. There is no cure for Parkinson's and herbal remedies are unproven. Studies on using stem cells to treat Parkinson's disease are under way. The prognosis depends on the patient's age and symptoms.
Headache
Migraines and other types of headache -- such as tension headache and sinus headache -- are painful and can rob you of quality of life. Migraine symptoms include a pounding headache, nausea, vomiting, and light sensitivity. Headache remedies include various types of pain relievers. Migraine treatments may also include antinausea drugs and medications to prevent or stop headaches.
Dementia Dementia is a loss of mental skills that affects your daily life. It can cause problems with your memory and how well you can think and plan. Usually dementia gets worse over time. How long this takes is different for each person. Some people stay the same for years. Others lose skills quickly.
Dementia is caused by damage to or changes in the brain. Things that can cause dementia include Strokes, tumors, head injuries and Alzheimer's disease.
Multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis affects the brain and spinal cord. Early symptoms of multiple sclerosis include weakness, tingling, numbness, and blurred vision. Other possible warning signs are muscle stiffness, thinking problems, and urinary problems. A multiple sclerosis diagnosis is made by the history of symptoms and a neurological exam, often with the help of tests such as an MRI or a spinal tap. No one’s sure what causes multiple sclerosis, but it may be hereditary. There’s no cure for multiple sclerosis, but treatment can relieve worsening of symptoms.
Dr. Guru Motgi also specializes in the following Neuromuscular diseases:
Neuropathy:
Neuropathy means nerve disease or damage.
Myopathy:
Neck and Back pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome and other work related neurological injuries
Lou Gehrig's disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a disease in which certain nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord slowly die. These nerve cells control the muscles that allow you to move the parts of your body. ALS is also called Lou Gehrig’s disease. People with ALS gradually become more disabled. The rate at which the disease gets worse is different for everyone. Some people live with ALS for several years. But over time, ALS makes it hard to walk, speak, eat, swallow, and breathe.
The following procedures are available
Electromyography:
This is the study of nerves and muscles for diagnosing conditions like Carpal tunnel syndrome and Diabetic neuropathy.
EEG:
This is used to diagnose seizures.
Botox:
Botox is used for the treatment of various movement disorders like Blepharospasam, Hmifacial spasam,Torticollis and other focal dystonias.
Sleep Studies Sleep studies are conducted to diagnose sleep problems like Narcolepsy and sleep apnea.
MRI Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. MRI uses a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and virtually all other internal body structures. The images can then be examined on a computer monitor, printed or copied to CD. MRI does not use ionizing radiation (x-rays).