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Cerebral Hypoxia

Cerebral hypoxia is a condition where a decrease of oxygen supply to the brain occurs even though there is adequate blood flow. Without oxygen supply, the brain cells start to get damaged, resulting in brain injury. This is a form of hypoxia that can result in loss of consciousness in less than one minute.

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Is it serious if fetus revealed mild hydrocephalus?

Query: Hi doctor, Mild hydrocephalus shown with breech presentation in 36 weeks ultrasound scan. None of the previous report showed any abnormality. Genetic test done earlier in second trimester was also normal. I want to understand what should be the next step for a healthy and sound mother and baby. I ha...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mild hydrocephalus is possible at term and if the biparietal diameter on ultrasound is less than 10 cm then it is still fine. Ideally targeted scan can be done to check for any aqueductal stenosis congenitally, but it is unlikely. The size of the biparietal diameter ...  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 »


Dr. Vivek Chail

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 »

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