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Can anesthesia lead to nerve damage?

Can anesthesia ever lead to nerve damage in a person?
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Is Parkinson's curable?

My father has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Is this curable? What can my dad do to slow down the progression of the disease?
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My son has been having bad headaches. His neurologist is sending him to a radiologist. What can we expect next?

My 12 year old son has been complaining of sharp headaches over the last few weeks. I took him to see a pediatric neurologist who is now sending my son to a radiologist for some...
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Feeling very depressed after a traumatic head injury. Should I see a psychiatrist?

I suffered a traumatic head injury a year ago in a car accident. I went through surgery and many months of physical therapy but I am still getting terrible headaches which make...
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What is the reason behind my frequent headaches?

I am having frequent headaches throughout my whole head. NSAIDS dont seem to be helping the pain. I'm worried it's something serious. How can i tell?
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What are the first steps to take in case of stroke?

What are the first few life saving steps that should be taken in case I, or a loved one, is having a stroke?
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Are frequent headaches normal?

Is it normal if I have frequent headaches? Should I treat it with motrin?
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Where can I find clinical trials for mild cognitive disorder?

Where can I find clinical trials for mild cognitive disorder?
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Treatment for pediatrics optic nerve damage?

What is the correction for optic nerve damage in children? Is surgery needed?
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Does brain surgery correct eye problems?

I've been having headaches, double vision and eye pain. I got an MRI and they detected a benign brain tumor. If i get surgery to remove it will my eye issues stop?
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Does a stroke always show up on a brain scan?

My father just got admitted to the ER for a suspected stroke and we are waiting for the report. If the brain scan doesn't show a stroke does that mean he 100% did not have one...
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How can diabetic neuropathy be treated?

My father has been diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy. Are there medications that can treat his condition and relieve his pain?
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My mother is suffering from hallucinations. What is the treatment for this?

My mother is 82 years old and is suffering from hallucinations. What can be done to help her?
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My son's right hand is twitching. Is there anything that I should do?

My son is 8 years old and his right hand keep twitching randomly. We believe that this is a nerve problem, but we aren't sure what could really be done. Is there a way that this...
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When is a person in coma declared dead?

My sister has been in a coma for the last 2 years after she had brain surgery. Now, the doctor is asking us if we want to end her life support because she has no signs of activity,...
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What can a trauma surgeon do for a severe head injury?

My brother just got hit by a car and is in the ICU. A trauma surgeon has been called in to salvage his head injury. What would the treatment involve?
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Can surgery treat stroke?

My father suffered from a stroke, and his doctor believes that this is because of a blood clot in his brain. Can surgery help him recover?
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What scans are done to diagnose a brain tumor?

My father's doctor suspects that he may have a brain tumor. He has had two MRI's done, one of which showed a mass and the other did not. Are there any other scans that can tell...
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What is rehabilitation like after a stroke?

My husband suffered from a stroke earlier this month. He is still in the hospital to recover, and I watch him in his physical therapy and occupational therapy sessions. He's...
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Is anesthesia safe for a person who suffers with seizures?

My brother has epilepsy, and suffers with seizures frequently. He is scheduled to have surgery in 2 weeks for a knee injury, and is very nervous about being under anesthesia with...
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