What is the effective treatment for Bell's palsy?
Hello doctor,
Post a severe attack of herpes on the left shoulder, left ear (in and out), chest, and back I am now suffering from Bell's palsy on the left side. Symptoms are as follows: Cannot raise left eyebrow. Cannot tighten left nostril. Cannot move lips (left side). Left eye constantly watery. Which steroid and what strength do I need to take? I am already taking Acyclovir 800 mg four times a day.
16 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What causes tingling sensation on the face, legs, and arms?
Hello doctor,
About a year ago, I started with tingling symptoms on the face, which was most consistent but also arms, legs, and torso those are more intermittent on both sides of the body. At time B12 was low started taking it after a couple of months symptoms better. Also, I had regular neuro examination and normal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head and cervical spine. After a few months, I stopped B12 levels up then a few months after the same symptoms again and B12 low again. Started back on B12 symptoms went away in a couple of months. Last month it started signs yet, but still, on B12 it is very high 1270 so symptoms not due to that. Had another head MRI was normal. My cervical MRI did show moderate to severe changes throughout of narrowing of foraminal in all areas c3 to c7. Also flattening of ventral cord c3 through 6. I am anxious about it being multiple sclerosis.
16 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Why is there inability to walk or move after a stroke?
Hello doctor,
My mother is not able to walk properly or move properly. She met with ischemic stroke eight years back and she is diabetic, has BP, and seizures (epilepsy). She has been treated with insulin, and blood pressure (BP) suppressants, Atorvastatin, Levetiracetam, and Phenytoin (Eptoin) for seven years. Now she is not able to walk properly or move her hands and legs properly. Her thinking and behavior have also become very mild. Please suggest me the correct medication for her. Please help.
Thank you.
22 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
I was left with a hole in the skull after hematoma evacuation. Is it safe?
Hi doctor,
Seven months ago, I had a serious head injury. That time, I was left with a small hole in the skull after extradural hematoma evacuation. Then, I had no discomfort in the head. Now, I have terrible tension around the back of the head and dull pressure and pain next to the hole. I feel hyperemotional, frightened, extreme anxiety and jaw clenching. I had none of these for seven months post surgery. Is it safe to live with this hole? What is underneath it? Will it affect my life? Why am I getting sudden extreme head tension and dull aches? From yesterday, I am taking beta blockers for stress and tension. My neurologist said that I am free from brain damage. But, I need more advice.
18 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Mom has brain hemorrhage and is unconscious. Please comment.
Hi doctor,
My mom has a brain hemorrhage. She has been unconscious. It has been two days since she is in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) with artificial oxygen. Can you please comment more on this?
17 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
