400 Taylor Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, USA
Dr. Schadendorf is a board certified neurologist who specializes in vascular neurology at Bass Medical Group. Dr. Schadendorf is a Founding Medical Partner and Medical Director of the Neuromedicine Channel at Doctorpedia.
University of Nebraska College of Medicine Class of 2001
Baylor College of Medicine Adult Neurology Program 2002-2005
Neurology - Vascular Neurology
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While nicotine isn’t known to be a direct cause of migraines, for many people, nicotine is a triggering factor, or can lead to an increased frequency of migraines. For many people with migraines, it’s the...
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Hi, my name is Steve Schadendorf and I’m a practicing adult neurologist in Pleasant Hill, California. I’ve been practicing adult neurology for the past 14 years. I have particular interest in vascular neurology as well...
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Migraine can involve a very severe headache, often on one side of the head, which we refer to as unilateral. It can often have a throbbing component. Other symptoms that occur with migraine commonly are...
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Viral infections are the most common cause of meningitis. Most viral infections involve a mild illness, including fever, chills, muscle aches, and maybe even diarrhea. Most viral infections do not progress into viral meningitis. However,...
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The single best way of preventing meningitis is a vaccine. Vaccines against viral and bacterial infections have significantly reduced the incidence of meningitis. In certain circumstances, you may require a specific vaccine. For example, if...
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Risk factors for developing meningitis include close contact with someone with meningitis. Fortunately, most cases of meningitis are not passed on to other people. Other risk factors include conditions which suppress the immune system or...
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Fungal infections and parasites can also cause meningitis. Fungal infections and parasites typically present with a more chronic, slowly-developing meningitis, but the symptoms can progress to a severe headache, neck stiffness, nausea, and vomiting. Antifungal...
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The second most common cause of meningitis is infection with a bacteria. Various bacteria can invade into the central nervous system and cause massive inflammation. Typically bacterial meningitis is more severe than viral meningitis. The...
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An increasingly well understood cause of meningitis are auto-immune conditions. Autoimmune conditions such as lupus are well known to cause inflammation of the central nervous system. However, previously unidentified causes of meningitis, which were suspected...
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Risk factors for ALS include advancing age, though it still remains very rare. Other risk factors which are less well understood include heavy metals, prior military service, and smoking. Most cases of ALS are not...
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400 Taylor Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, USA
1 (925) 602-7060
Monday- Friday 9AM to 5 PM
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