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Neuron Degeneration

Neuron degeneration refers to the progressive damage of nerve cells. The nerve cells or neurons are information messengers that carry chemical signals and information between different parts of the brain. Neuron degeneration may affect balance, breathing, and heart function.

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CT scan revealed multiple small hypodense lacunar infarcts. Please explain.

Query: Hello doctor, My grandfather is 89 years old. He got operated for femur neck fracture on 14 February 2020. After that, he experienced visual hallucinations. Before operation, he suffered from auditory hallucinations and words did not come to his mouth. He was facing difficulty in recalling names an...  Read Full »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your description and on these CT (computed tomography) scan findings (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I would conclude about vascular dementia which is a degenerative disease of the brain. I agree with the medication and would recommend...  Read Full »

My father in law is diagnosed with motor neuron disease. Please suggest treatment options?

Query: Hi doctor,My father-in-law has been diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND). He is 55 years old, and I have attached the reports (attachments removed to protect the patient identity). I would appreciate your help in understanding the nature of the disease, prognosis, and treatment plan. Additional...  Read Full »


Dr. Seyedaidin Sajedi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and I am really sorry for what your family is going through. After looking at the hospital records, it seems they have done a lot of tests, and the final diagnosis is likely correct. It looks like your father-in-law has a type of disease calle...  Read Full »

What is MSA?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a balancing problem. I have low blood pressure in change of posture. I am on Midodrine. During a neurological examination, I was asked to tap my toes. Every time when I did that my heel involuntarily tapped several times. What is the reason? I am being examined for possible MSA.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. I feel really sorry for the balance problems you have. I pray for the best of your health ahead. Yes, you have many symptoms that point my finger too towards the diagnosis of ...  Read Full »

I feel I may have a neurodegenerative disease. How to determine it?

Query: Hello doctor,I feel as if I may have a neurodegenerative disease. My symptoms are as follows:More forgetful than normal.The battle to find the right words.I get very bad pains and pressure in my brain.When driving, I battle with judging my following distance.Please, could you provide any tests that ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, only based on these symptoms, it is difficult to say with certainty. I would like to ask if you have any medical problems as of now, and taking any medicine, or using any substance of abuse. These symptoms could be due to: Neurodegenerative disease. Depressio...  Read Full »

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