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My grandmother has had dizziness and headache for two days. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My 82-year-old grandmother is suffering from Parkinson's disease. She is taking medicines for it which include Pramirol SR 0.26, Mondo-RT, Syncapone 100, and Pantocid. She is doing well with these medicines. A week before, we consulted a gastroenterologist because she was complaining abo... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide an expert opinion on your medical issues. Dizziness, headache, and sudden collapse are very rare with Ulgel A Syrup (Magaldrate 540 mg, Simethicone 50 mg, and Oxetacaine 10 mg). However, they are more common for reasons like perforation, perito... Read Full »
I bumped my head on the road and it hurts. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I bumped my head on the road in an accident 33 years ago. The right side of my head got swollen up. I did not have nausea or vomiting. I safely drove back home. I have no coordination or concentration issues. My vision is normal, and all the senses are working normally. The swelling an... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. These symptoms after a head injury require an evaluation by a neurosurgeon right away. Symptoms are as follows: fits, headache, vomiting, dizziness, giddiness, double vis... Read Full »
My father is taking medication for headaches. Please review.
Query: Hi doctor, My father is 70 years old, and he had severe headaches and nausea a few weeks ago, so the doctor ordered an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) brain. Based on the results, he is taking some medications and is doing well. I want a second opinion, just to be sure that there are no other issu... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) with diligence and would like you to know, that I am here to help you. There is intermitted narrowing of the right vertebral artery.Can you please specify what drugs are being ... Read Full »
My father has been experiencing an unbearable headache for the past eight days. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My father has been experiencing an unbearable headache for the past seven to eight days, and he has consulted a hospital for the same. However, we are not satisfied with the results. My father is 62 years old and has diabetes. Currently, he is facing pain on the right side of his upp... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Your father is experiencing primary issues such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM), vascular headache, and dilated ventricles, indicating a potential case of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). I ... Read Full »
I had a headache that was relieved by medication but reappeared after a few days. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a headache since last week . I feel pressure in the top and front of my head, sometimes piercing pain at the sides of my head. I went to the hospital, and they gave me Benadryl tablets and Reglan infusions, which helped, but the pain continued to exist. Then they gave me th... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I have gone through your query. Headaches can be due to a lot of reasons. You need to have a systemic evaluation before narrowing down the diagnosis. Have you already done CT (computed tomography) scan? You need to undergo a fundoscopic (an examination of the retina wi... Read Full »
I took Naproxen for my headache. Why is it not working?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from unilateral headache for the last two months. I had an eye examination and that was fine. My blood tests were all normal. I have seen three doctors, my general practitioner (GP) and two hospital doctors, who all say it is likely a benign headache or tension-type headach... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Naproxen is no longer helping because the enzymes in your liver has learnt to degrade the drug quickly. It usually happens when you take such drugs for a longer time. Since there is no vomiting, you can wait till your next scheduled visit. If there is vomiting, then you ... Read Full »
Does a brain tumor result in a one-sided headache?
Query: Hi doctor, I am getting one-sided headache. I do not get them often. They are behind my right eye and temple area. Now this time I am also fighting with heavy cold and cough. It came on late morning today and it hurts more when I cough or shake my head or bend over. Prior to this, I had the same hea... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on what you have told, this is more likely to be due to sinusitis. Sinuses are small air filled cavities in your skull bone. They can get infected and when they are infected, you will get headaches behind eyes. Such headaches will be more common during cold and cou... Read Full »
I have minor health issues, but being a hypochondriac, I worry a lot. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been going through some minor health issues, but being a hypochondriac, I just want to make sure it is nothing serious. My symptoms within the last few weeks have been mild tension headaches, eye strain, stomach upset, occasional fatigue, occasional muscle weakness, trouble fo... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I suggest you get a CT (computed tomography) scan and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) done on the brain to either confirm or rule out brain cancer. These reports will better help you to rule out your problem. Please upload your re... Read Full »
I fell and hit the back of my head a week ago. It is hard to lay my head on my pillow. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I fell and hit the back of my head a week ago. Now it feels like I have sunburn. It is hard to lay my head on my pillow. It hurts to wash and brush my hair. What is going on? Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is scalp contusion. That is an injury to the layers of tissue outside the skull bone. Similarly, the part of the brain inside the skull at the same site could also be injured. It would help if you underwent a clinical examination and radi... Read Full »
Can you tell me if there is an emergency in this head CT scan report?
Query: Hi doctor, The patient is a 47-years-old female. She met with an accident. In the accident, she had a collar bone fracture and a hit in the back of the brain. The back of the head is bulging, and some spots are observed in the brain CT (Computed Tomography) scan. I have attached the head CT scan rep... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. I understand that the patient has been involved in an RTA (road traffic accident) and a collection of fluid within the brain. Would you please specify your exact que... Read Full »