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Numbness

Loss of sensation in any part of the body is called numbness. It is usually caused by damage, irritation, or compression of one or more nerves that supply the numb area. The conditions that cause numbness are neuralgia, radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal cord injury, stroke, and fracture.

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Please suggest a solution to my sexual dysfunction and erratic bowel movements.

Query: Hello doctor, I have saddle anesthesia, sexual dysfunction, erratic bowel movements, and episodes. I have a slow onset of reduced sensitivity in the penis, head, and mid-low shaft. I have a slow start of stomach gurgling and inconsistent stools and bowel movements. I am currently Fluconazole and Rob...  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Pramod Patil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) (attachment removed to protect patient identity). But I am sorry to say that the clinical history is insufficient to comment or reach a diagnosis. Also, the MRI investigation are inadequate to help me g...  Read Full »

I have arachnoid cyst and left vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia.

Query: Hello doctor, I was admitted to the hospital with left-sided numbness. They took me as a stroke patient and did a bunch of tests. I told them I did not have a stroke, and they sent me home. After coming home, I looked at my report and searched the internet. Some terrifying stuff was there. They were...  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Pramod Patil

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your suffering. The first thing is not to get panic. I need to have an excellent detailed history of yours. I would keep two differential diagnoses depending upon the information you provided. One is transient ischaemic attack, and the other is seiz...  Read Full »

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