Any non-neurological disease or injury that results in neurological signs and symptoms are called neurological manifestations. For example, Celiac disease (gluten sensitivity) and certain vitamin deficiencies initially have neurological signs and symptoms.
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Why does my 7-month-old baby twist his wrist all the time?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby is 7 months old. He keeps on twisting his wrist (left arm) all the time. Whenever he is excited, angry, crying or if he wants to reach out for anything or just focusing. His development is on track. He makes great eye contact. He plays, laughs, tries to imitate sounds, sits on his... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Such abnormalmovement can be non-specific or also can be some seizure. But, it is not possible to decide its nature based on your description. I suggest you make a video of hand twist or twirl for a better understanding of the event and judgment. Also, you can consult ... Read Full »
Kindly clear my doubts about Prucalopride and Metoclopramide.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been prescribed a medication for a gastrointestinal problem (chronic constipation - perhaps as a result of a restricted fiber diet due to slow stomach activity which was possibly caused by some damage to the vagus nerve due to a food poisoning incident but we are not sure). Howe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should know that Prucalopride has a different mechanism of action compared to Metoclopramide. So, it does not cause the same adverse effects. Its effects are on 5-HT4 receptors, which are mainly in the gut. These receptors are rare in the central nervous system. T... Read Full »
I have clinodactyly, and it is causing pain. Please help
Query: Hi doctor, My little fingers have been bent since birth, and I was told that I had clinodactyly. I am 22 now and have had no problem with these bent suckers until about two months ago. In the last two months, I have been getting incredible pain and tingling in both my little fingers. While driving a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Clinodactyly is an inherited condition characterized by bent fingers. Typically, any issues arise during childhood due to excessive growth or bending. Given that you're already past the growth stage, it's unlikely that this condition will suddenly manifest. Nevertheless,... Read Full »
I have pain in my upper left abdomen region. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, There is a constant pain that I experience in my left upper abdomen in a specific area while I am seated. Hence, I feel very uncomfortable whenever I am sitting on a chair or a couch or in the bus. I feel the pain is related to posture as the change in posture eliminates it. Hence, I f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms don't strongly indicate an autoimmune disease since the changes occur quite rapidly within moments. The absence of radiation makes a neurological cause less likely. Given its location on the left side, liver involvement is also improbable. My recommendation ... Read Full »
My dad is in coma now. What will be the prognosis?
Query: Hello doctor, My dad is suffering from japanese encephalitis viral disease (JE) and both his thalamus are infected. Now, he is in coma. What is the prognosis of his condition? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. There is considerable variation in the incidence and severity of sequelae in patients surviving viral encephalitis. The incidence and severity of sequelae were directly r... Read Full »
Are vitamin D deficiency and tingling in the mouth related?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 year old male. I am from prickling, numbness, warm sensation in my feet and hands and tingling in my lips and mouth for the past two years. I had a severe cough for around two years and recently, it got resolved. My issue, initially started with prickling and burning sensations ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your problem still could be due to a nerve problem, even though your NCV test is normal (nerve conduction velocity). Also, you might be having calcium deficiency, which is very common associated with vitamin D deficiency. I suggest you calcium supplements like tablet S... Read Full »
My daughter is suffering from double vision. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, One morning, my 15 year old daughter woke up and started complaining that she is seeing everything double. Instead of one teacher, she saw two teachers and two things are seen as four. Apparently, she does not have any vision problem. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Double vision can be due to eye problem or neurological problem. If the double vision improves when she closes her one eye, then it is possible that she has some neurological problem. If the double vision persists with closing one eye, then it is likely an issue with her... Read Full »
My mother-in-law suffers from body pain and refuses to walk even with help. How to help her?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother-in-law is 93 years old and had her hip replacement done for five years. She could walk after that, but we have kept a lady to be with her for twenty four hours a day and 365 days a year after the operation. She does not have diabetes or has any heart condition. She takes one tab... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If I am not wrong, I understand that she has some neurological issues for which she is on medicines. Also, she is elderly. These can explain the swinging of the neck. Lack of energy or strength in her legs might also be a cause for her to s... Read Full »
Can ADHD result from banging head against the wall?
Query: Hi doctor, I am not living together with my husband and we have a six year old boy. My child is living with my husband only. He used to meet me for some time and tell all the information what he had done. Before four years, when he was 2 years old, he said that, my husband banged my son's head five ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, let me tell you that you are doing a great job managing a kid with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) along with some family issues what you had mentioned. Regarding the head banging episode, which you had mentioned is two years back when he was... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,My father is suffering from Alzheimer's, so he forgets his name and place of residence and speaks irrelevant. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Alzheimer's disease is difficult to manage and requires a multidisciplinary approach and rehabilitation. Consult a neurologist for medication to slow down the disease's progress and treat the psychosocial issues. For comprehensive care, visit a neurological center or provid... Read Full »
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