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Meninges

Meninges are the three layers of membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord. The soft innermost layer is the pia mater. The middle layer is known as the arachnoid, which is a web-like structure filled with fluid that helps in providing cushioning effect to the brain. The outer layer is called the dura mater.

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The elastin in the dura mater covering my brain is coiled up very tightly and glued together such that it cannot expand and contract. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a problem with the elastic in the dura mater covering my brain. The elastic is coiled up very tightly and glued together so that it cannot expand and contract as it normally does. I have been experiencing this problem for the past three years. Kindly help.  Read Full »

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Dr. Saumya Mittal

Answer: Hello, I am welcoming you to icliniq with a loving heart and with confidence that I will be able to help you with your medical issues better. I understand your concern. It, however, needs to be investigated further. You need to test a positron emission tomography scan (PET) scan and a magnetic res...  Read Full »

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