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Dr. Jayaprakash Gosalakkal MD
Neurologist | Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
1 Childrens Plz Wsu Pediatric Neurol Dayton OH, 45404About
Dr. Jayaprakash Gosalakkal is a distinguished Neurologist in Dayton, OH. Dr. Gosalakkal specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Gosalakkal employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Gosalakkal is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Kasturba Medical College, India 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Dr. Jayaprakash Gosalakkal MD's Expert Contributions
My daughter has social anxiety, is this treatable?
Yes. You should start perhaps by seeing a child psychologist and behavioral pediatrician who may be able to come to a more structured diagnosis and suggest options if needed. This may simply be a variation of normal behavior and social skills. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of a concussion?
Headache, confusion, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, coordination problems, behavioral changes, sleep problems are some of them. It is best to get examined by a neurologist or sports doctor who can administer and order testing and advise regarding prevention and return to regular activities especially contact sports. READ MORE
Can mild concussions cause permanent neurological damage?
Though most people recover, there is an increased risk of post-traumatic epilepsy/migraine, sleep problems, and neuropsychological problems. It is therefore important to prevent repetitive brain injury, especially close to the first. READ MORE
What causes attention and memory loss in adults?
There are a number of physical and psychological causes. A neurologist and neuropsychologist can help to determine. READ MORE
Is it safe to get pregnant on seizure medications?
The risk of fetal anomalies are less with drugs like Keppra and Lamotrogine compared to older drugs like valproate. Many patients with epilepsy have gone on to have children, but the pregnancy should be monitored and you should have a talk with the neurologist about the relative risks. READ MORE
What causes inflammation of the veins and arteries in the head?
You need to find the exact medical term he used. It could be some form of vasculitis due to multiple causes. READ MORE
Why do my hands shake?
It could be benign, maybe caused by medications, anxiety, hyperthyroidism, etc. A physician would be able to determine if it is significant. READ MORE
Are there stages of Alzheimer's disease?
Yes it is a progressive condition with stages from presymptomatic to severe READ MORE
Does marijuana help epilepsy?
There have been a number of studies proving its effectiveness in some types of epilepsy’s especially in children READ MORE
Why are Parkinson's neurologists so reluctant to diagnose atypical Parkinson's?
It may be it mimics other conditions but the more widespread use of scans may improve diagnostic precision. READ MORE
What are the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?
Usually memory loss READ MORE
How is multiple sclerosis detected?
Multiple sclerosis by definition is diagnosed by lesions in MRI separated by time and space. Though it may run in families, pre-symptomatic screening MRI is not recommended. READ MORE
Can head trauma cause blurred vision?
Yes READ MORE
Feelings of depression with multiple sclerosis
Depression and fatigue are common symptoms of MS and please discuss options with your neurologist READ MORE
What is an aneurysm?
Aneurysms can be diagnosed by doing an MRI/MRS.If more informations is required, an angiogram (injecting dye into blood vessels) is done.Treatment depends on location, size, etc., and may involve just observation, clipping, interventional radiology, or surgery. You have to also treat the cause if any. READ MORE
Chronic headaches and eye pain in 6-year-old?
Children get chronic headaches due to many causes but transformed/atypical migraine and rebound headaches due to overuse of medication are common.Ideally a detailed history and examination by a pediatric neurologist and MRI if needed would differentiate the common benign conditions from the less common in most cased READ MORE
Pain in the back of the head. What could have caused it?
Occipital neuralgia can cause these symptoms and may be amenable to occipital nerve injections and block. Other causes include cervicigenic migraine and cervical disease. May also be simple muscle pain or myalgia. If it is bothering you, see a neurologist. READ MORE
What's making my right hand shake?
There are many causes for tremor from benign to significant conditions. Unilteral tremor in most cases should be evaluated by a neurologist . READ MORE
Recurrent headaches for 3 weeks. What's the cause?
Acute onset headaches which wake you from the sleep requires neurological vocal evaluation and most likely Imaging.Most turn out to be benign but it needs evaluation READ MORE
Could my son have a pinched nerve?
My threshold level for an MRI scan in this situation would be low. However, a detailed history and a thorough neurological examination would be required. READ MORE
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