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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 »
Is headache a symptom of venous aneurysm?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a 8 x 12 mm sac type aneurysm on the vein of Galen. I am 50 years old and otherwise in a good health. I have had bad headaches and nausea for about seven months. It led MRV (Magnetic Resonance Venography) and that found the aneurysm. I know the risks of an arterial aneurysm rupturi... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a very rare anomaly. Dilatation of entire vein is more common. Theoretically, there is a risk of rupture. But, in practice the most common complications are hydrocephalus and cardiac problems. You have not indicated whether the scan revealed hydrocephalus or not. ... Read Full »
My father has severe headaches and nausea. I want a second opinion on his MRI of brain.
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 »
Please give me your opinion regarding my CT scan.
Query: Hi doctor, One year ago, the patient had seizure and fits. I have attached the preliminary observation report, which was done by a neurologist. Then, we started the medication as per the prescription. During the course, the patient reported intermittent light headache. A week before, the patient had... 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. The latest computed tomography (CT) scan done shows amass lesion in the right parietal lobe. To find out the nature of this mass and to decide the course of treatment, w... Read Full »
I have headache after nine months of head injury. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My mother, who had a stroke from a blow injury (heavy fall and hit the back of her head) to the lower back of her head before nine months, is still having headaches on physical exertion, especially at work. She is a nurse and occasionally has to help move or lift patients, which always c... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question with care and understood your concern. It means that whenever her abdominal pressure rises, she gets a headache. This is because the pressure inside the skull called intracranial pressure raises whenever her abdominal pressure rises. The intracr... Read Full »
I get headaches only when I am watching TV or computer. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, For a while I have been extremely sensitive to light and sun. Whenever I am in bright light or sunlight, I get headaches or a migraine. Two weeks ago, I developed migraine. Ever since then I have not been able to get on the computer to work as I get pressure in my head and headache. I am ... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. You are suffering from what is called as migraine predisposed by light. This is a condition in which, nociceptive signals transmitted from the cranial dura mater to the brain are uniquely exacerbated by ex... Read Full »
I have pain on touch 33 hours after head injury in a road accident. Is it normal?
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 »
I have had headaches, confusion, and forgetfulness. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had headaches, confusion, and forgetfulness for some time now. I feel that I am changing into some other person. Also, I get upset with small things. Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your symptoms, your frontal lobe is not working perfectly. This can be due to various reasons. I would suggest a consultation with a neurosurgeon who might suggest a fundus examination, MMSE (mini-mental state examination), and M... Read Full »