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Query: I have a history of seizures in the past and I am under the medication Keppra 500 mg. I had a high fever around 101.2 degrees Fahrenheit. My father said I passed out two times. The first time, I hit my head on a wall due to the fall and I was unresponsive at first. Then once I woke up, I passed out ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From the available description, it is possible that you had another seizure last night. A fever of 101.2 degrees Fahrenheit can not explain passing out twice and falling. It is possible that the first time you had a los... Read Full »
My mom has a brain hemorrhage. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My mom has a brain hemorrhage. She has been unconscious. It has been two days since she is in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) with artificial oxygen. Can you please comment more on this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your mother has pose a danger on the left side of the brain in a very critical area. The most common cause of this bleed is high blood pressure. In such a situation, patients take a long time to r... Read Full »
I feel dizzy and a fading consciousness. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a professor and I teach daily for six to seven hours in standing position. Two years ago suddenly I felt a loss of consciousness and restlessness. This increases when I speak on an elevated platform. I have a high fear to get down and there is an appearance of loss of control in ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. Clinically, your symptoms are suggestive of a postural related drop in blood pressure. However, that will not respond to Paxidep (Paroxetine) which is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and an antidepressant. I believe the sympt... Read Full »
Why am I blacking out and feeling light-headed?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18 year old girl and recently I have had trouble with conscious blacking out. The first time it happened was this month, and I have not had any trouble until a few days ago where it happened three to four times in one day. I will be standing or just walking around and start to fee... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is fainting. I need to know some more information regarding the symptoms. Has it followed some kind of stress, dehydration, prolonged standing especially in hot weather, panic, fear or pain? Because it is common for fainting to follow all these events, and it is... Read Full »
What could be the reason behind my 70-year-old father's sudden seizure?
Query: Hello doctor, Yesterday, my 70 year old father woke up at about 8 AM. He was sitting on the sofa. Just after a minute, he started losing his consciousness and was trying to speak, but was unable to do so. His body and hands started twisting. Some liquid started coming from his mouth. We immediately ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your health query and want to add that such a pass out episode can be due to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels), low or very high blood pressures, heart-related issues like heart attack, etc. There is a diverse range of events that can be respons... Read Full »
Why is my father suffering from dizziness, loose motion, and vomiting?
Query: Hello doctor, There were four times when my dad had a gastric issue where he started loose motion and vomiting, and started losing consciousness. He feels weak after every incident. He is taking Aspirin and Rosumac Gold 10 mg. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. You mention loose motion and vomiting followed by starting losing his consciousness as present symptoms. Am I right? What is the duration of the symptoms? What is the frequency of loose motion and vomiting? Have you measured blood pressure (BP)... Read Full »
I am a 19-year-old female experiencing severe headaches, passing out, and seizures. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old female, and I weigh about 150 pounds. I have been experiencing severe headaches. Six months ago, I passed out at my job and had a seizure in the ambulance. A week ago, I experienced another episode of passing out and having seizures. I have also been feeling nauseate... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. I would like to know further details about your problem, regarding headaches: Since when did you start experiencing headaches? In which areas of your head do you feel the headache, and where does i... Read Full »
What are the signs of concussion in a newborn?
Query: Hello doctor, What is a concussion? What signs should I look for in a newborn to see if he has a concussion? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A concussion is an injury to the head and consequently brain, that is caused by a fall or a hit. The danger is baby might bleed inside the brain. Three danger signs to look for in a baby with a concussion are: See if the baby loses consciousness. See if the baby has ... Read Full »
How can pontine hemorrhage patients recover their memory?
Query: Hi doctor, My father had a pons hemorrhage five months ago, and the hematoma has dissolved. He opens his eyes sometimes but moves his eyes upward and downward only, and the rest of the body is in locked-in stage. He moves his left arm sometimes but does not follow a command. His GCS (Glasgow Coma Sc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The neurologic findings that you described have caused permanent damage to the brain. Most stroke improvement will occur within six weeks to three months after the event. However, recovery for such patients who cannot communicate and function no... Read Full »
My dad is in coma now. What will be the prognosis?
Query: Hello doctor, My dad is suffering from japanese encephalitis viral disease (JE) and both his thalamus are infected. Now, he is in coma. What is the prognosis of his condition? 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. There is considerable variation in the incidence and severity of sequelae in patients surviving viral encephalitis. The incidence and severity of sequelae were directly r... Read Full »