I feel as if I am controlling the blood flow to brain. Why?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 29 year old man. I do not have any health problem other than chronic fatigue. My height is 5.58 ft and weight is 158.73 lb. I feel some discomfort inside my brain. I feel as if there is a block in blood flow to the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. I feel that I could lose consciousness if I let this phenomenon in my brain. So, I preferred to ask advice from a doctor. I have seen a neurologist and got an electroencephalogram, which revealed no problem. The source of the problem was that 6 years ago, I had my first panic attack when I was doing shopping for my home. I had this panic attack because I was anxious. I was afraid about the possibility to have a heart problem when I had some pain in the chest, due to a bad habit of arm stretching backward. In the shop, I had my first and very intense panic attack, when I felt that I was very afraid to die or lose consciousness. During this very intense panic attack, I refused to pass out and loses consciousness with blocking this phenomenon of passing out, with blocking it with my brain and my will. I want to ask you, is it safe to let this phenomenon of blocked blood flow and huge neuronal, nervous phenomenon to arrive? I want to specify you that I am not under any medication and that my doctor thinks I am in a good general health.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com. I carefully passed through your question and would explain that it is quite impossible to block the blood flow in the pituitary gland or hypothalamus. It is regulated by several physiological circuits, which are not controlled by our mind, but the receptors sensitive to hormones. So, you have nothing to worry about. Your symptoms are not related to any neurological disorders as your electroencephalogram (EEG) result is normal. I suggest you Duloxetine, which can be really helpful for the chronic fatigue and also take away these strange feelings inside your head. You should discuss with your doctor on the above mentioned issues. The probable diagnosis is OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Treatment plan include Duloxetine.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Is this a sign of epilepsy?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com. No, it does not seem to be epilepsy. Your electro encephalogram (EEG) is normal. Besides, you should know that in epilepsy, you cannot control or prevent fainting. I would explain it as a functional dysfunction of your brain. It indicates that you are a sensitive person. I think that Duloxetine is the best treatment option for you.
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