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…
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…
