Medical Advice on "Neurosurgery"

What could cause frequent numbness in the hand, pain in the shoulder, neck, and a cluster headache?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, As per your complaint and finding you have given, I need more information to comment on it. I suggest you to get a blood test and magnetic resonance imaging report.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rahul Pramod Patil

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 is...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ambekar Sudheer

Is it serious to have mild cerebral edema, with facial fractures and post-nasal drip after accident?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern. You might be worried of the cerebral edema if this will cause any harm. A repeat 48 hour CT scan if with any signs of wakefulness deterioration is warranted if that ever happens. The blood clot...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Gerry Mike Palisoc

Why does a person who has undergone surgery for SDH not regain consciousness and experiences seizures despite taking anti-seizure drugs?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have seen the scan showing SDH (subdural hematoma). I think it is better to follow the advice of treating doctors because they continuously see the patients and decide accordingly. These type...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ghayur Abbas

Does spinal tuberculosis after being cured affect the backbone?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is difficult to answer without seeing your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) films or reports. However, generally speaking, the backbone is unlikely to "break" if tuberculosis has completely h...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Chandan Mohanty

What are the options for scoliosis surgery in case of progressing pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Considering the whole clinical findings, I think there are only two options. The first and preferable option would be to do only discectomy with facet blocks, and the other is long segment f...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Solanki Chirag Natwarbhai

Please go through the patient's history, and tell me if she will ever recover fully?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the case scenario. The reason behind her low blood pressure and inability to move all four limbs is actually the cervical spinal cord injury. Surgery is risky because of low blood pressure, but it is p...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru

Is my dad's heart weakening after having a stuttering stroke?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In atrial fibrillation, the heart beats can vary in frequency and height (amplitude). What is more important in these patients is that the rate needs to be controlled and not above 100 beats per minute. Also, one must...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ambekar Sudheer

What are the ways to manage a comatose patient?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The neurologic findings that you described have caused permanent damage to the brain. Most stroke improvement will occur within six weeks to three months after the event. However, recovery for ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ignacio Antanio Magana

I have increased twitching in the left thumb.Is that a sign of cervical disc herniation worsening?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A herniated disc in the neck can cause three potential problems: Injury and degeneration of the disc can cause neck pain that is not related to nerve problems, and this is not usually a need for surgery. If the disc and b...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ignacio Antanio Magana