Entries by Neurology Associates VA

Experiencing Dizziness? 4 Instances of Dizziness and Why You Should See a Neurologist

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Dizziness can be felt in many ways. It can encompass the feeling of being lightheaded, woozy, vertigo (spinning), fear, and imbalance. It affects the sensory organs such as the eyes and ears. Dizziness is not a disease in and of itself but is a symptom of various disorders—some minor, some serious. Dizziness is a common […]

Update of Neurological Symptoms Showing in COVID-19 Patients

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Recent Findings illustrate that COVID-19 is far more than a respiratory infection. It poses a threat to the whole nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Research is showing that about half of hospitalized Coronavirus patients experience neurological symptoms. This can include dizziness, difficulty concentrating, a loss of smell and taste, seizure, stroke, […]

A Neurologist in Leesburg Gives an Overview of Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Also Known as ALS

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, named after the professional baseball player who was diagnosed in 1939. In recent times, the most well-known victim of ALS is the famed physicist Stephen Hawking. ALS is a rapidly progressive, ultimately fatal neurological disease that attacks nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. […]

Symptoms that Determine When to See a Neurologist in Leesburg, VA for Your Headaches

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Many people tend to perceive headaches as a minor or trivial complaint. However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), headaches are the third leading cause of disability in the world. It is also the number one leading cause of disability in people under the age of 50.  (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9639-headaches-in-adults) Even though headaches are extremely common, […]

Your Neurology Specialist Shares Neurological Symptoms of COVID-19

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According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov), a study that specifically investigated the neurological manifestations of COVID-19 could document neurological symptoms in 25% of patients. There are cases popping up around the country of patients, who test positive for COVID-19 yet have none of the common symptoms of the disease. They are seeking […]