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Why is my mother complaining of hand shivering?
Hard to say without more information. Assuming she is not just cold, some people get autonomic nervous system problems that make them shiver. It could be early neurologic disorder READ MORE
Hard to say without more information. Assuming she is not just cold, some people get autonomic nervous system problems that make them shiver. It could be early neurologic disorder of several kinds as well. Recommend a neurologist sort this out. Good luck!
What is the possible treatment for vertigo?
There are a number of medicines that can treat vertigo. Occasionally electrical stimulation helps. Sometimes nothing helps. Would start with you family doctor who can decide READ MORE
There are a number of medicines that can treat vertigo. Occasionally electrical stimulation helps. Sometimes nothing helps. Would start with you family doctor who can decide if you need referral to ENT or Neurology first. Good luck!
Can a spinal injury affect the brain functioning?
Yes. If the spinal cord injury required surgery, assume there was at least a mild brain injury associated. This is often from a whiplash maneuver which was not noted because there READ MORE
Yes. If the spinal cord injury required surgery, assume there was at least a mild brain injury associated. This is often from a whiplash maneuver which was not noted because there was no evidence of external trauma to the skull. The damage was inside the skull. A neuropsychiatrist would handle this well, if you can find one. Good luck!
I have a shooting pain around the right side of my face. What should I do?
Not enough information to sort this out, but I suspect something is irritating a nerve at the base of your skull. You need a neurologist to sort this out.
Good luck.
Good luck.
I have ms 2nd ary progressive
I have never seen this in an MS patient. I can find no good reference in Neurologist literature, but I see no reason why it couldn't be related. Wonder if it is MS as nystagmus, READ MORE
I have never seen this in an MS patient. I can find no good reference in Neurologist literature, but I see no reason why it couldn't be related. Wonder if it is MS as nystagmus, tremors and other eye movement disorders can occur. I would see your neurologist. Another possibility is that it is completely unrelated and caused by another problem.
Good luck!
Good luck!
How is MS treated for patients above 78 years of age?
There are a number of treatment options depending on which type of MS he has. Treatment begins with 1 medicine and then usually other medicines are added to that in time, depending READ MORE
There are a number of treatment options depending on which type of MS he has. Treatment begins with 1 medicine and then usually other medicines are added to that in time, depending on his responses. No medicine is perfect or free of side effects. But MS is worse than almost any side effects. Age not usually a problem. Best wishes!
Can blackouts happen during your period?
You may need a gynecologist and an internist first. Need a gynecologist to see what female problems might exist, for example, endometriosis. If he finds nothing, an internist needs READ MORE
You may need a gynecologist and an internist first. Need a gynecologist to see what female problems might exist, for example, endometriosis. If he finds nothing, an internist needs to check you for types of blood pressure, which drop with periods. After that, a neurologist for treatment and neurologic causes. Pain and fainting are fairly rare with menstrual periods. Workup may be complex or simple. Good luck for a quick solution.
I am experiencing dizziness for the past week. Should I go for an MRI?
Chances are this is something common like migraine. Suggest you start with your family doctor to get in the "right ballpark". Best wishes!
What are the chances of a brain tumor recurring after surgery?
Talk to your neurosurgeon or neurologist. All of the questions depend on what kind of tumor you had. There are benign and malignant brain tumors and many types of each. Can't be READ MORE
Talk to your neurosurgeon or neurologist. All of the questions depend on what kind of tumor you had. There are benign and malignant brain tumors and many types of each. Can't be more specific without knowing the type.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Is Parkinson's disease curable?
To date Parkinsons Disease has been controllable only without extension of the lifespan. Lately we are seeing some approaches that add to one's life span. There're suggestions READ MORE
To date Parkinsons Disease has been controllable only without extension of the lifespan. Lately we are seeing some approaches that add to one's life span. There're suggestions that cures might be on the horizon with the new research. But that takes a lot of time. Good luck!
What are the first signs of MS?
He needs a neurologist to go over this. Would not procrastinate. Could be presenting symptoms of MS but there are no definitive symptoms of MS in presentation or location. READ MORE
He needs a neurologist to go over this. Would not procrastinate. Could be presenting symptoms of MS but there are no definitive symptoms of MS in presentation or location. It can present in many ways, depending on where it presents in the brain. His symptoms could occur with many conditions, but do suggest urgency. Good luck!
My father is having balance problems and generally is tilting towards his right side. What could be the issue?
Could be many things and location of the disorder could be in the Bain, spinal cord, nerve roots , Vertebrae & discs. Would see an orthopedist first, then if need be, he might READ MORE
Could be many things and location of the disorder could be in the Bain, spinal cord, nerve roots , Vertebrae & discs. Would see an orthopedist first, then if need be, he might refer you to a neurosurgeon or neurologist. Good luck.
Why do I have pain from my head moving to the other parts of my body?
MRIs very expensive and seldom helpful up front. Would see a neurologist and see your family physician while you wait. Could be a number of thins from unusual migraine to something READ MORE
MRIs very expensive and seldom helpful up front. Would see a neurologist and see your family physician while you wait. Could be a number of thins from unusual migraine to something more serious. Best of luck
Is ADHD a neurological disorder or a behavioral disorder?
I would call it a neuropsychiatric disorder that is sen by psychiatrists and neurologists. Also by family physicians when it is easy to diagnose. It is definitely a cognitive READ MORE
I would call it a neuropsychiatric disorder that is sen by psychiatrists and neurologists. Also by family physicians when it is easy to diagnose. It is definitely a cognitive problem associated with abnormal wiring (white matter tracks) in the brain. Often patients grow out of it by adulthood or it is no longer a problem if the patient does have an occupation that requires a lot of thinking!
Which nerve disorder will cause weakness and bladder problem?
Complicated question for a simple system. Nerve disorders the least common. Other gynecologic and prostate disorders cause this problem. Infections, cancer & other problems can READ MORE
Complicated question for a simple system. Nerve disorders the least common. Other gynecologic and prostate disorders cause this problem. Infections, cancer & other problems can also be to blame. If you have a neurologic problem, it may be relevant. Suggest you start with your gynecologist or urologist first. Good luck!
When should I worry about dizziness and headaches?
If you don't have a diagnosis, I would get one. Most likely this is some Migraine variant but we can't make a diagnosis on these 2 symptoms alone. Would see a neurologist to pin READ MORE
If you don't have a diagnosis, I would get one. Most likely this is some Migraine variant but we can't make a diagnosis on these 2 symptoms alone. Would see a neurologist to pin this down. Good luck!
Can there be tremors in the hand due to nervous disorder?
He has a neurologic disease. If it happened suddenly, as you describe, it may have been a stroke. Other processes take longer than "sudden". Needs to see a neurologist. In meantime, READ MORE
He has a neurologic disease. If it happened suddenly, as you describe, it may have been a stroke. Other processes take longer than "sudden". Needs to see a neurologist. In meantime, would see his family doctor to see if he is a candidate for aspirin anticoagulation. Hope all goes well!
What is the best way to determine internal head injury?
Simple, usually. Are there any new symptoms that are referable to the brain? Change in memory, cognition, drive & motivation, emotions? Some malfunction such as a lock of coordination READ MORE
Simple, usually. Are there any new symptoms that are referable to the brain? Change in memory, cognition, drive & motivation, emotions? Some malfunction such as a lock of coordination somewhere, weak spots, etc.Usually something is obvious with a traumatic brain injury. If she has deficits, see a neurologist. But random testing is usually negative, and expensive, If you are still concerned, see a neurologist. Best wishes!
Is Alzheimer’s disease hereditary?
Depends on your age. Incidence of Alzheimers Disease depends on how old you are. If you live to 90, it might be 30 percent. It is considered a degenerative disease that gets worse READ MORE
Depends on your age. Incidence of Alzheimers Disease depends on how old you are. If you live to 90, it might be 30 percent. It is considered a degenerative disease that gets worse with age.Usually genetics plays no known part. However there are 2 variants. One is genetic in origin. A small minority pf patients with Alzheimers suffer this and onset is early. The second group is felt to have a genetic vulnerability to the disorder. They may or may not get the disease. Several genes, in combination, make a patient more likely to get the disease than average. With 2 generations in your family with onset in their 60s, chances are still it is not heredity. But it could be suggestive. As genetic diagnosis gets better, you could get a chromosome study with a geneticist, but would suggest waiting a couple of years until testing is more sophisticated. Good luck!
Does a neurological disease always mean mental illness?
Sometimes. It depends on whether the damage effects the emotional parts of the brain, or not. If a patient is overly anxious, they may get a psychiatric reaction to a damaged READ MORE
Sometimes. It depends on whether the damage effects the emotional parts of the brain, or not. If a patient is overly anxious, they may get a psychiatric reaction to a damaged area that does not effect the emotional parts of the brain. It sounds like you have a unilateral tremor which is probably organic. You do need to see a neurologist. Good Luck!
