Acute and chronic infections of the nervous system can be caused externally e.g. by bacteria or viruses. Inflammations of the nervous system are usually part of an autoimmune diseases. Quite often patient histories are long and complex.

In the private Neurological Practice of Prof. Dr. A. Hufnagel the most advanced diagnostic equipment is available to diagnose or exclude acute and chronic infections or inflammations of the nervous system. Diagnostic tool include laboratory analysis of the blood and/or cerebro-spinal fluid by lumbar puncture (if necessary), ultrasound devices, EEG, neuropsychological testing and evoked potentials. In addition, consultations are performed in close cooperation with other experts such as ENT-specialists, internal medicine experts or neuro-radiologists situated nearby.

Therapy includes medical e.g. antibiotic or anti-inflammatory treatment, physiotherapy and medical personal training and possibly magneto-electrical brain stimulation and neural acupuncture. Intensified therapeutic programs may be performed in the practice and the associated medical training center.

Patients from outside Düsseldorf may participate in intense diagnostic and therapeutic programs on a daily outpatient basis. For your stay in the centre of Düsseldorf, three 5 star and other hotels are located within 200 m walking distance from the practice. For further information or appointments please don´t hesitate to call: +49 211-863225011.