Neurodegenerative Disorders
Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Neurodegenerative disorders are a group of diseases that affect the central nervous system and lead to the
progressive degeneration of nerve cells. These disorders cause a wide range of symptoms, including muscle weakness,
loss of coordination, difficulty speaking and memory loss.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi is one of the leading specialised centres for the treatment of
neurodegenerative disorders in the UAE. The hospital brings together a team of highly experienced physicians in the
diagnosis and treatment of these disorders, in addition to the latest available medical equipment.
Services
SSMC offers a wide range of services for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, including:
- Diagnosis: Physicians perform the necessary assessments to accurately diagnose neurodegenerative disorders,
including physical examinations, imaging studies and laboratory tests
- Treatment: Provides a variety of therapies to manage neurodegenerative disorders, including medicines,
physiotherapy, occupational therapy and surgery
- Support: Provides psychological and social support services for patients and their families to help them live
with neurodegenerative disorders
Major Neurodegenerative Disorders Treated at SSMC
- Alzheimer’s disease: A neurodegenerative disorder that affects brain cells and leads to memory loss and other
cognitive impairment
- Parkinson’s disease: A neurodegenerative disorder that affects the dopamine‑producing nerve cells in the brain,
leading to symptoms such as tremor, difficulty with movement and muscle rigidity.
- Multiple sclerosis: An autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and causes damage to myelin,
the sheath that covers nerve cells and helps conduct nerve impulses
- Spinal muscular atrophy: A group of inherited disorders that affect the motor neurones in the spinal cord,
leading to muscle weakness and wasting.
Contact Us
SSMC plays an important role in treating neurodegenerative disorders in the UAE. The hospital helps improve the lives
of patients and their families by providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and psychological and social support services
to the highest standards of quality.
To find out more, call SSMC on 800 7762 or schedule an appointment
here.
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800 7762