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What could be the reason for seizures in my child?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a few questions about my child, who was very ill nine months back. At the beginning of his illness, he had two short seizures within 20 minutes. These two seizures did not have jerking motion, and he was not incontinent. A month later, he developed a peritonsillar abscess which ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The first two seizures your child encountered could be related to the infection. As they occurred within a short span, we can consider them as one clinical seizure. The EEG has a clinical significance for genera... Read Full »
Is there any abnormality in my cousin's reports?
Query: Hi doctor,I am asking query for my cousin. He met with an episode of syncope and head injury a month ago. He was in ICU for a week. He had this in the early morning while he was in the bathroom. Also, he had a high fever at that time. There is no previous history as such. Only he used to take medic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly answer my questions as I would like to know some details of the problem. What was the patient doing while he had syncope? Was he simply standing or sitting on the commode or passing urine in the standing position?Did he felt anything wrong in his body before los... Read Full »
Can brain development problems in babies result in convulsions?
Query: Hi doctor, My 9 months old baby had convulsions. We feel that he has crossed eyes, neck moving issues and feeling partial seizures during sleeping alone. I also have a doubt whether there is any brain development problem. Currently, he is on Keppra 100 mg/mL, 1 mL in 12 hours and so to be given twic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am very sorry to hear about this condition. However, I would like to know some details to help you better. Tell me the birth history of the child. Did the child cry immediately after birth? Has the child required to be kept in NICU for any reason (neonatal inten... Read Full »
My mother is unconscious with high BP and sugar. Is it possible to do MRI now?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 65 years old. She is suffering from high blood pressure and high sugar levels. As a result of this, she fell unconscious and her brain has some small blockages and damages. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I examined the CT scan report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and clinical assessment. My findings are: On CT scan, I noticed that your mother had 5x4 cm infarct (stroke). The reason for her to fall unconscious might be because of nonconvulsive stat... Read Full »
I want to know about my father's prognosis, who is in a coma after a road accident.
Query: Hi doctor, I need some help with the prognosis of my friend's father, who is in a coma due to a road accident, while he was on a bike. He is 76 years old, and his heart stopped, which was resuscitated after some time. His coma score is minimal, and he is in this state from the past 13 days, with... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The MRI scan is the most important set of images. It shows changes in the hippocampus and thalamus on both sides. This can be due to a condition called as hypoxic encephalopathy, an... Read Full »
What are the chances of recovery and regaining consciousness after a coma?
Query: Hi doctor,I have attached a radiograph of a patient who has been in a coma for the past five days. Kindly assess the report and help us know better. Does this radiology report indicate a massive stroke? Any recommendations?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read the attached brain CT (computed tomography) scan report (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Unfortunately, the report indicates a bilateral stroke in the occipital area (in the back of the brain). And the strokes have moderate size, but ... Read Full »
Can hyperreflexia be neurological?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 37 years old. Three years ago I had spine surgery for herniated disc L5-S1. After the surgery strange symptoms began. Four hours after surgery when I tried to sleep I got myoclonic jerks. Then I had problem with ligaments. My ligaments started to stretch so easily that I began ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With MRI brain, spine, EMG (electromyography) and genetic workup being normal, it seems unlikely to be neurological.One think to look at would be what anesthetic agents or medicine you received during your surgery. If it has any long term such side effects then please pro... Read Full »
Can you see any problem in my EEG report?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an EEG done and the results were abnormal. I have attached the reports. What do the results mean? Can I be treated? If yes, then how? I take Aripiprazole, Fluoxetine, and Oxybutynin. I am diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and urinary incontinence. When I was a child (2 or 3 years ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details about your symptoms: What exactly happens in the episode of partial loss of consciousness. Is it the feeling of surroundings rotating around you? Is it the feeling of you rotating yourself? Is it the feeling of impending doom with ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. Yesterday morning, when I was in the classroom, I picked up my phone from my left hand, and my hand started shaking badly. Then, I kept my hand on the lap, and it stopped. When I picked up my phone again, it happened. I moved my hand a little in case any ner... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms are not related to any neurological disorder. Anxiety, wrong positioning, or compression of a peripheral nerve like a median nerve or ulnar nerve can be the reason for this symptom. The pain goes in favor of p... Read Full »
How to reduce the anger of my son?
Query: Hi doctor,My son is very aggressive, sensitive, short temper, get panic, hyper and angry quickly. He could not listen to any good suggestions or guidance. He does not have a mental resistance. However, he is very sincere about his studies. He has got 83% marks in his studies. Now, he is preparing fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your son has suffered from viral encephalitis at a very young age, which could have been a significant insult to the growing brain.The irritability and anger outbursts are a result of post encephalitis sequelae. It can be controlled with medications.I suggest tablet Oxeto... Read Full »