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My father had an accident and is now unable to walk. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, A recent accident happened to my father which makes him unable to walk. A week ago, he suddenly fell on the ground while walking and his right leg was injured. He was transferred to hospital and X-ray indicted his leg is not broken but severely ricked, as a result, it is not moving and wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that this clinical situation could be caused by a stroke, which is probably the cause of falling. Another possible cause would be a nerve damage related to the trauma. For this reason, it is important performing a brain... Read Full »
Why are there speech problems post brain stroke?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old male and I am telling about my disease. I had a brain stroke two years ago. The incident led to speechlessness and I went to a speech therapist for eight months. Now I got a high-profile job but my speech is not good and I am not able to form words. My doctor said th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I understand your concern, but there is not much to be done besides logopedy. But I suggest taking Piracetam 1200 mg twice daily. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with h... Read Full »
What is the cause of my stroke, aneurysms, and other neurological problems?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had four-plus strokes in the last four years. After my first stroke, the neurologist said I had two lesions on the brain that looked autoimmune-related and an abnormal white matter for my age. The last time I had strokes was three years ago. However, I had neurological issues well b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. I passed carefully through your question and your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). I would suggest performing further tests to investigate the possible cause of stroke.In this regard, I would suggest the followi... Read Full »
Why am I having migraine, loss of memory and hesitation in speech?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a previous history of stroke, and recently also I had a stroke. Hypoplasia of p1 and s1 along with PAVM. I have migraines and now a loss of memory, hesitation in speech, vision changes. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and recommend performing a brain MRI to exclude a new possible stroke. In the meantime, I recommend taking Piracetam and Donepezil to help improve your vision and memory problems and speech. It is also necessary to continue taking blood th... Read Full »
Headache with low concentration level. Is it due to stroke?
Query: Hello doctor, Pain on the left front portion of my skull which has been on and off for three months. I also get head pressure and I feel my concentration level is short. Is it a stroke? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would like to reassure you that your symptoms are not related to a stroke. In my opinion, your symptoms could be related to an eye disorder or a sinus issue. For this reason, it is necessary consulting with an ophthalmologist for a phy... Read Full »
Are diabets and high blood pressure risk factors of stroke?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is 63 years old. He suffered from a mild stroke yesterday and we would like to seek the second opinion on the proper treatment for his case. He was given Catapres to lower his blood pressure and was asked to continue taking his maintenance medicines for hypertension (Losartan).... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that his blood pressure values are normal. I would like to know his symptoms. Did he perform a brain CT scan? As he suffers from diabetes, the most probable cause would be an ischemic stroke (blood clot). For this re... Read Full »