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What causes slurred speech in a paralyzed person?
Query: Hi doctor,My dad has been paralyzed for three years now. He was fine, but suddenly his speech is not clear. We cannot understand what he says. May I know why this has happened? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Paralyzed patients have a tendency to get stroke when they have already had it. This could be a recurrence of stroke and the patient should be taken to a hospital as a CT scan without contrast needs to be done to know if he has again developed a stroke. If he... Read Full »
My mother has nausea and stomach pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Recently, my mother was admitted to the emergency room due to nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Her blood pressure was 140/86 mm Hg. Also, she had a weakness in her legs. She underwent a CT scan a few days back. The report is as follows: Small hypodensities in the left periventricula... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The CT (computed tomography) scan findings indicate a small new stroke and repeated small old strokes. There is also a mild sinus infection. I suggest the... Read Full »
What to do if a hypertensive patient has brain stroke signs?
Query: Hello doctor, A patient has a history of high blood pressure and is on anticoagulant medication (blood thinner Coumadin) because of congestive heart failure. What blood tests or other tests are required by the patient if he is showing early signs and symptoms of a brain stroke?After the tests, is an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understand your concern. The following are the answers to your questions. Yes, the following tests can be performed to know the future risk of stroke- lipid profile, serum homocysteine levels, and color doppler test of neck vessels.Various... Read Full »
Kindly suggest treatment for someone who had TIA for two hours.
Query: Hello doctor, My father had a TIA for two hours nearly four months ago where he could not understand what was going around him and had some difficulties with walking. He was released from the hospital after five days. Before this, he had a fever. His CRP level was also 2.328 and he was taking Atorva... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. TIA (transient ischemic attack) for more than 60 minutes in a hypertensive and diabetic patient is a very serious sign that could lead to a stroke. I suggest you control your blood pressure andblood glucose with medications with regular followup. I suggest you takeCl... Read Full »