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…
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…
The nervous system is composed of two pieces. There is the central nervous system which is made up of the brain and the spinal cord. Your brain and spinal cord contain all the information the body needs to send and receive messages for movement and all other voluntary or involuntary actions. Then there is the…
One of the most devastating conditions a patient can deal with as they age is dementia. Dementia involves the loss of cognitive function, and it can be hard for you to watch this happen to a loved one. At Nassau Suffolk Neurology, our goal is to help patients and families who are affected by this…
For many patients, headaches can be both debilitating and strenuous to manage. Mundane tasks can quickly become impossible to complete when dealing with excruciating symptoms such as the feeling of pounding in your head. While some only experience headaches now and again, others are unfortunate enough to be struck by them more than 15 times…
At Nassau Suffolk Neurology, we have been helping patients suffering from neurological issues since 1993. As one of the best neurologists on Long Island, NY, Dr. Adamo is well versed in all conditions that negatively impact the brain and nerves. One of the most serious of these conditions is brain tumors. They can seemingly come…
Diabetes is an overwhelming condition that can cripple even the healthiest suffering from this issue. With over 29.1 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes, it is one of the most prevalent and life-altering medical conditions that most patients face to this day. Diabetic neuropathy, a condition that is the result of diabetes, can wreak havoc on…
Electroencephalogram (EEG) scans are used to analyze and detect conditions associated with the brain’s electrical activity. EEG’s assist in diagnosing brain disorders such as epilepsy, dementia, and even sleep disorders. The EEG process itself is painless, safe, and shouldn’t pose any threat of injury to the patient. Small metal electrodes are connected to a computer…
