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How to treat my loss of speech after chemotherapy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a breast cancer patient. During post-surgery chemotherapy, I suddenly developed loss of speech. I have already consulted a neurologist, please find the attached reports. I want a second opinion. Please help me. Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) with diligence, and I would like you to know that I am here to help you. There is a clot in one of the blood vessels in the brain. So, there is no blood supply to that area. Becaus... Read Full »
The MRI of the brain shows a blood clot. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My aunt, who is 54 years old, is diabetic since the past 10 years, and she is under regular Insulin. 10 days back, she suddenly lost speech, and since then, she is not able to speak even a single word. I am attaching her computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The problem is insufficient blood supply to the brain. It is a severe problem. The prescribed medicines are alright. Please consult a neurosurgeon so that he can examine her. She will recover fr... Read Full »
Why has my father suddenly become speechless?
Query: Hello doctor, My father aged 67 years old suddenly got speechless. When he woke up in the morning we went to throat specialist but there is no problem with the throat. We got computed tomography (CT) scan of the brain done. Then we had referred to the neurologist. He then immediately admitted to the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father's symptoms are compatible with a stroke. Coming to this point I would recommend performing a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries to investigate for possible narrowing. It could be due to atherosclerosis. It is also important consulting with a speech... Read Full »
Should I get medical attention for vocal cord paralysis?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with vocal cord paralysis. But I think it as paresis as there is a little mobility. I have done a CT scan to make sure that there is nothing serious. But now, I have trouble in getting back my voice. I have increased pain on the left side with a feeling of numbness. I have... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A vocal cord paresis is diagnosed through laryngoscopic assessment and a contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the skull should be taken to identify the cause of paresis. If there is no involvement of limbs, then everything seems to be fine. You can do the above-mentin... Read Full »
Why are there tremors, speech problems and memory disturbances?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past few years, I have been having the following symptoms: 1) Tremors. 2) Pain near the spinal cord. 3) Head stiffness. 4) Getting stuck when thinking or solving things. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know the following details: 1) May I know your age? 2) Do you have any history of hypertension or diabetes? 3) Do you have any history of previous tuberculosis? I will suggest an immediate MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the brain to rule out deg... Read Full »