Question 1

My brother has swelling in his head due to a blood clot in his brain. One doctor recommended surgery to control the swelling, but another said medication would be enough. Right now, he seems physically fine but is very weak internally and has lost a lot of his memory he can't name simple objects like a fan or spoon and doesn't even remember the difference between singular and plural. The doctors say it's a case of forgetfulness. How long will his recovery take, and will he ever regain his memory like before?

Accepted Answer

Recovery time after a brain blood clot can be variable, ranging from months to even longer. While some individuals regain most of their memory and cognitive function, the extent of recovery depends on the location, size, and duration of the clot, as well as the individual's overall health and response to treatment. The memory loss your brother is experiencing, which may be described as forgetfulness, could be a symptom of temporary brain damage or a sign of ongoing brain function recovery

Question 2

Lately, I've been experiencing this annoying tingling and numbness in my left hand and leg. It's mostly when I'm sitting or trying to sleep, and it's accompanied by some lower back pain. Walking seems to alleviate it, but the discomfort kicks back in when I'm stationary. It's getting pretty irritating, so I was wondering if you could suggest what I might do to ease this. Any medicine ideas or other ways to find some relief?

Accepted Answer

Your symptoms may be suggestive of neuropathy. The cause of the neuropathy may be various reasons, which will require investigations to be confirmed. You may require imaging studies to rule out referred pain from spinal cord abnormalities or evaluation of your blood sugar values to rule out diabetic neuropathy.

Question 3

I'm 26 and I've been dealing with some health issues that have me worried. My blood pressure has been pretty highranging from 175110 to 15589and I've got this persistent headache on the upper part of my head, around the skull area. Even though my lipid profile came back normal, the Venogram MRI showed hypoplastic left transverse and sigmoid sinuses. I'm currently on medication just for the high BP because my doctor is out of town and I'm not sure what my next steps should be. Could my headache be connected to the high blood pressure somehow?

Accepted Answer

Ovulation typically occurs 24-36 hours after an HCG trigger shot. However, some women may ovulate earlier, within 12-24 hours.

Given your symptoms and the timing of the HCG shot, it's possible that you may have ovulated earlier than expected.

To maximize the chances of successful IUI, consider the following options:

1. Proceed with IUI as scheduled, as the timing may still be optimal.
2. Inform your doctor about the early ovulation symptoms, and they may adjust the IUI timing or recommend additional interventions.

Why does my head hurt everyday?

Constant headache can be due to stress, excessive coffee intake, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, increased screen time and it could also be due to underlying brain tumour. Contact your physician.

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