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Stroke

A stroke is caused when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, causing a deprivation of oxygen and nutrients to the brain tissues. It can happen when the blood vessels in the brain rupture or if there is a blockage. The symptoms include paralysis, confusion, slurred speech, blurred vision, dizziness, confusion, and loss of balance.

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My father's right side is not working well. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My father is 75 years old and he is overweight. My father stays with my relatives in a remote place. Last night when he was sleeping outside, the weather was cold due to rain and the fan was on. He had felt cold at midnight and when he woke up, they found his right hand and leg were ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ajay Panwar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your father had presented to me as an outpatient, I would have immediately taken him for a NCCT Head (CT scan of brain) as this is likely a case of stroke. Ayurvedic medicines and nurokind will not help at this stage. Immediately, get a CT scan of head done. In the CT ...  Read Full »

Kindly review CT scan taken for two strokes and advise.

Query: Hello doctor, A 76-year-old female's computed tomography (CT) scan showed the following. Clinical information: CT scan of the head, volume scan of the whole brain obtained without IV contrast administration. Findings: Large cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) density hypodense lesion is seen in the right cere...  Read Full »


Dr. Ajay Panwar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The computed tomography (CT) report which you have uploaded suggests large brain infarcts (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would appreciate if you can upload the CT film also to have a better view of the same. Besides, in such large infarcts, many pati...  Read Full »

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