Q. Can stroke cause symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain?
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 periventricular frontal lobe - acute lacunar infarcts, diffuse cortical atrophy, periventricular small vessel ischemic changes, and minimal bilateral ethmoid sinusitis. I am worried about the report. Please advise on the treatment plan for my mother.
Thank you.
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 below treatment plan:
- Baby Aspirin daily to prevent future strokes.
- Antibiotic therapy for a week for sinus infection.
- Perform regular physical activity to help reinforce her leg muscles.
- Tablet Nootropil (Piracetam) to help improve her brain and leg function.
(Consult a specialist doctor, talk to him or her, and start the treatment with their consent).
I also suggest performing a doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries to exclude possible narrowing.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Was this answer helpful?
|Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Related Questions:
Stroke: Who Can Get It?
Stroke, known as Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) occurs due to poor blood flow to the brain, thereby causing improper functioning of that part of brain ... Read full
My mom has liver disease with nausea, vomiting and oversleeping. Could it be hepatic encephalopathy?.. understand you must be very upset about your mother's health. The answer to your query is you are 100% right. It can be hepatic encephalopathy (HE). It often presents as altered sleep patterns which means day time sleeping and nighttime awakening. Read full
Does food poisoning show symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and high body temperature?Any cough, headache, or runny nose ... She does not have a cough, runny nose, or mild headache Hello, Welcome back to icliniq ... Read full
Also Read Answers From:
Comprehensive Medical Second Opinion.Submit your Case
iCliniq's FREE Newsletters
Expert-backed health and wellness information, delivered to your email.
Thank you for subscribing to our Newsletters!
Also Read
PCOS and Liver Problems
The hormonal imbalances in polycystic ovary syndrome could cause liver diseases. Read the article to know the relationship between these medical conditions. Read more»
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Lateralization Technique
The inferior alveolar nerve lateralization technique is a surgical lateralization technique to reposition the nerve. Read the article to know more about this. Read more»
COVID-19 and Ebola: Similarities and Differences
This article gives a comparison and broader overview of the outbreak of the two deadliest diseases that showed a greater incidence over the last two decades. Read more»