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Dr. Neda Heidari, MD

Neurosurgeon

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23 years Experience
Dr. Neda Heidari, MD
  • Ventura, CA
  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Sciatica after microdiscetomy

You should follow up with your surgeon , The recovery takes up to three months , you need to start physical therapy and if no improvement Consider repeat a scan of the back to READ MORE
You should follow up with your surgeon , The recovery takes up to three months , you need to start physical therapy and if no improvement Consider repeat a scan of the back to rule out postop complication. You can use gabapentin or other muscle relaxers to help the pain.

Advice

According to your MRI, You have severe spinal stenosis, which needs attention and surgical correction immediately. Otherwise you can get permanent damage to your spinal cord and READ MORE
According to your MRI, You have severe spinal stenosis, which needs attention and surgical correction immediately. Otherwise you can get permanent damage to your spinal cord and develop weakness and paralysis. Please seek help from spinal surgeon or neurosurgeon.

Concussion dizziness?

Yes it can last up to afew months , better seek neurologist consultation

How long does nerve pain last after head injury?

It depends on what nerve is affected and how serious the TBI is. Please see a neurologist.

Can nerve damage cause behavioral issues in children?

Brain trauma and damage can cause it. Also, if pain is associated with nerve injury, it can also affect their mood and behavior. Consult a neurologist.

Can having epilepsy affect your memory?

Yes, frequent seizures can affect memory. Please consult your neurologist to get the seizures controlled and get examined.

Do neurosurgeons do spinal surgery?

Yes, they can do spine surgeries. Contact their office.

Can a pinched nerve cause tingling all over the body?

No, one pinched nerve cannot cause whole body tingling. It can be spinal stenosis, neuropathy, or brain pathology. Please get a neurological consultation.

Can nerve damage be repaired in the foot?

Depends on the nerve and the length of damage. You might need a nerve study to find out. Mostly, nerves are very slow in regeneration, so it is a very lengthy process.

Does an MRI show nerve damage?

MRI only shows anatomical problem and pathology. For better evaluation, might need a complete neurology exam and nerve study and electromyogram.

How big is a 3 cm brain aneurysm?

3 cm is a big size. Please see a neurosurgeon.

Do I need a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon for back problems?

Spine orthopedic surgeons and spinal neurosurgeons both can do spinal surgeries.

What can be done for neuropathy in the hands?

You need a nerve conduction study in your hands and based on what they find, you can get treatment which can be entrapment neuropathy like carpal tunnel syndrome or it can be radicular READ MORE
You need a nerve conduction study in your hands and based on what they find, you can get treatment which can be entrapment neuropathy like carpal tunnel syndrome or it can be radicular (pinched nerve in neck) or neuropathy.

What is the best treatment for epilepsy?

There are different types of epilepsy like generalized or partial, complex partial seizure, and there are so many old and newer agents available for treatment depending on the READ MORE
There are different types of epilepsy like generalized or partial, complex partial seizure, and there are so many old and newer agents available for treatment depending on the type of seizure, so the best step is to see a neurologist and get the right treatment.

Can kids suffer from vertigo?

Vertigo can occur at any age, it is important to find out what the cause is as it can be a benign vertigo, inner ear issue, motion sickness, brain tumor, or vascular issues. So, READ MORE
Vertigo can occur at any age, it is important to find out what the cause is as it can be a benign vertigo, inner ear issue, motion sickness, brain tumor, or vascular issues. So, comprehensive testing is needed.

Is weakness after a brain surgery normal?

Yes it can happen. It depends on the type of surgery and and what area of the brain underwent surgery, though I would recommend following up with the neurosurgeon and a scan of READ MORE
Yes it can happen. It depends on the type of surgery and and what area of the brain underwent surgery, though I would recommend following up with the neurosurgeon and a scan of the brain to rule out any stroke or bleed or recurrence of pathology if the weakness continues or worsens.