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I am diagnosed with tinnitus. What could be the cause for it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with tinnitus, and it is driving me crazy for the past 5.5 months. In my CTA examination, my upper cervical spine demonstrates some moderate facet arthritis primarily at c2 and c3. It also shows an incomplete fusion of the posterior arch of c1 and mild cervical sp... Read Full »
Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cervical spine abnormalities can cause vertigo but not tinnitus. A zygomatic bone fracture can be a cause of tinnitus if it is impinging on the mandible. But that would be more due to chewing and movements of the lower jaw, and sinusitis can also cause tinnitus if it c... Read Full »
I had a CTA of my brain and neck for more than 20 minutes. Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a CTA of the brain and neck. I was laying down under the CT scanner itself for more than 20 minutes. Is that normal? I am also attaching my reports. Should I be worried? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. The duration of a contrast-enhanced computed tomography angiography (CTA) of the head and neck can vary depending on several factors, including the specific protocols used by the imaging center, the patient's in... Read Full »
What is the reason for my feeling weak and numb throughout the day for almost a month?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been feeling weak, numb, and almost passing out throughout the day randomly for a month. I had a CTA in the ER, and they sent me home with this report. And they said to check with neurology, but not to worry. I have read and it says not to worry unless you are symptomatic, which... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have hypoplastic right intracranial vertebral and basilar arteries and severe hypoplasia of the right posterior cerebral artery (the P1 segment). But with a patent right posterior communicating artery, which is supplying blood to the right posterior circulation. In my... Read Full »