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It’s easy to take the vestibular system for granted. Depending on your age or ability level, you likely don’t think twice about sitting up straight, walking around, or standing. While these processes may seem effortless, your brain is constantly working to keep your vestibular system functioning correctly. The balance system is complex, but our expert…

The brain produces electrical currents in response to information that enters through your senses. At Nassau Suffolk Neurology, we use visual evoked response (VER) tests to diagnose issues with the optic nerves that affect sight. Continue reading to discover what you need to know about your upcoming VER test.  What is a VER Test? Your…

Out of all of your bodily symptoms, damage to your nervous system is among the most devastating. While the inner workings of your nervous system are highly complex, our neurologist at Nassau Suffolk Neurology is devoted to understanding the nervous system. If you are experiencing unexplained symptoms that could be related to the nervous system,…

When you hear a sound, that information reaches your brain through electrical pulses traveling through the brainstem. These pulses travel at a specific energy level and speed with a healthy auditory system. Our team at Nassau Suffolk Neurology can measure the intensity and speed of these pulses to determine if hearing loss or an anomaly…

An EEG (electroencephalogram) is a test our team at Nassau Suffolk Neurology uses to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain and diagnose the cause of symptoms such as memory loss and seizures. EEG tests can help our team detect a variety of brain disorders. Continue reading to discover more information about EEG tests and…

Have you been dealing with unexplained tingling, numbness, or continuous pain? If so, you may need to have a nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test performed. NCV tests are used to measure the speed of conduction of an electrical impulse through a nerve and can determine if nerve damage and destruction are present. At Nassau Suffolk…

When you are experiencing sore or weak muscles and don’t know why, there are ways to evaluate nerve activity that can help give you answers. While an imaging test like an MRI or X-Ray of the spine can provide information about its structure, electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) are tests that provide information…

Has your neurologist recently booked you in for an electroencephalogram (EEG) test? If you’ve never undergone this kind of testing before, you’re probably wondering what it is used to diagnose and how it will feel. Our team at Nassau Suffolk Neurology would like to inform you about everything you need to know about your upcoming…

Balance issues can make you feel dizzy and knock you off of your feet. If you are experiencing symptoms of a balance disorder, your neurologist may recommend that you undergo vestibular balance testing. At Nassau Suffolk Neurology, our neurologist will provide you with quality comprehensive evaluations and care to help you stay steady on your…

One of the most debilitating and painful conditions a person can experience is a cluster headache. As the name suggests, this type of headache occurs in clusters. People may experience cycles of cluster headache attacks, followed by pain-free periods. At Nassau Suffolk Neurology, our neurologist will provide you with quality neurological care to help you…