Medical Advice on "Neuro Surgery"

Why is there a muscle tension in my shoulders, arms, and hands?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachments removed to protect patient identity). From your complaints, it looks like you are having tension type of pain. Actually, it occurs because of tensed tightened neck mu...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Chirag Solanki

Other than Baclofen, which medicine can be used for muscle stiffness?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the detailed information. I am happy to see your father improve gradually. Here is what I suggest. There is no other medicine for stiffness. However, physiotherapy should be carried out aggressively to p...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ambekar Sudheer

Mom has brain hemorrhage and is unconscious. Please comment.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your mother has pose a danger on the left side of the brain in a very critical area. The most common cause of this bleed is high blood pressure. I...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ambekar Sudheer

Can subdural hematoma be cured by medicines alone?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Surgery is absolutely indicated in this case. This hematoma cannot be cured with medications. Surgery should not be delayed as there is a possibility of permanent brain damage if the mass effect is not relieved. This ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ambekar Sudheer

Kindly explain about cerebral atrophy.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern. The MRI you had is normal without any problems detected (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The cerebral atrophy means that your brain is smaller than usual. Causes include age-...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Gerry Mike Palisoc

How does spina bifida progress?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Spina bifida may progress to involve both legs, where one may develop tingling, numbness, and weakness. One may also develop urinary retention and overflow incontinence. Many times if there is associated cran...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Chirag Solanki

How can I differentiate normal headache and a migraine headache?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The tachycardia you are experiencing if the usual cardiac exam and diagnostics were already been done and showed normal result may have been coming from anxiety. This should be well tolerated and cannot produce you an...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Gerry Mike Palisoc

I fell down while holding my 13 months old daughter. What are the chances that she had a TBI?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your question. There are two ways of judgement in our practice.Clinical judgement. Evidence-based judgement.The clinical one is based on the history, which you gave me. I appreciate the detailed description of...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rajyaguru

What is causing frequent headaches in the middle of skull?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your headache most likely is migraine since it has been going on for the last 12 years. Another less likely possibility is occipital neuralgia. One thing that is not clear from your description is whether the pain is loc...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ambekar Sudheer

Do brain tumors cause nausea and headaches?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.From your history, I do not think there is a need for MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). Just having nausea does not indicate that it is because of brain pathology. Patients w...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ghayur Abbas