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Why is there weight loss and hair fall after craniotomy surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister is having a craniotomy operation. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) before surgery and post-surgery are attached. Biopsy report is also attached. So, kindly help me to understand the biopsy report. Current medications are Encorate Chrono 500 mg twice daily, Thyronorm 50 mg. Cu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The biopsy report and MRI findings are suggesting astrocytoma which is kind of cancerous brain tumor. Post operation MRI (Magnetic Resonanace Imaging) is showing that the tumor is not fully removed in surgery. That usually happens in these kinds of tumors because it is ... Read Full »
My father has blood along with urine. How to help him?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is 74 years old. He met with a road accident about 3.5 years back and had suffered a brain injury. A craniotomy and cranioplasty were performed. Since then, he has been in a persistent vegetative state. He is completely paralyzed and continuously on nursing care. He is fed by... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. The reason for bleeding might be due to a small injury while changing the suprapubic catheter. You can go to some local doctor or can call a doctor at your home and ask him to change the suprapubic catheter. I think antibiotics are not required at ... Read Full »
Please suggest a medicine for muscle stiffness, apart from Baclofen.
Query: Hi doctor, My dad is without ventilator support since 40 days and his tracheostomy has also removed five days back. Without any life support system, he is currently breathing by himself for last 7-8 days with saturation level 100% on air. Past four days he is able to keep his eyes open for few minut... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the detailed information. I am happy to see your father improve gradually. Here is what I suggest. There is no other medicine for stiffness. However, physiotherapy should be carried out aggressively to prevent worsening of stiffness. One should rule out infe... Read Full »
Will biopsy report of tumor change while performing craniotomy for the second time?
Query: Hello doctor, Recently my mother had a craniotomy for tumor removal. Last year she had a craniotomy as well, and it was diagnosed as glioblastoma. But this time, the biopsy report says it is anaplastic astrocytoma. The oncologist says the report is wrong. I am attaching the report below. Please giv... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you regarding it. I have assessed the attached histopathology report thoroughly (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). First of all, I would like to tell you that a pathologist gives the diagnosis based on the... Read Full »
Can subdural hematoma be cured by medicines alone?
Query: Hello doctor, Please go through and advise. Acute on chronic subdural hemorrhage in bilateral cerebral convexities measuring 0.7 inches on the right side and 0.5 inches on the left side. The mass effect is noted in the form of effacement of adjacent sulcal spaces and compression of ventricles. A th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. Surgery is absolutely indicated in this case. This hematoma cannot be cured with medications. Surgery should not be delayed as there is a possibility of permanent brain damage if the mass effect is not relieved. This is usually a minor surgery. Burr holes and drainage i... Read Full »