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Is nerve pulling common in diabetic patients?

My mother is 68 years old and has been complaining of nerve pulling all over her legs and particularly thigh region. The doctor has indicated that this could be a sign of progressive...
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What is the best way to determine internal head injury?

My daughter is 24 years old and she had a bike accident. She suffered some injuries on her right hand and leg and some bleeding on the head which looked external. How can we...
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I am planning to go for a lip piercing. Will anaesthesia help in easing the pain?

I am planning to pierce my lip but I am obviously scared of the pain. Will anesthesia cream work even on numbing the lips region? Will it help if I get it from a local doctor?...
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Is pituitary adenoma life-threatening?

I am due to undergo a surgery for my back, however I have been detected with pituitary adenoma which is becoming a constraint to proceed with the surgery. Is pituitary adenoma...
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Can venous aneurysm cause headache?

I am a 47 year old man in a good health condition. I have been recently detected with a 8 x 12 mm sac type aneurysm on the vein of Galen. The diagnosis was done after I was suffering...
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What is a coma?

I've always wondered what exactly is a coma?
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Can a blood clot in the brain be removed by medicines alone?

My son who is 13 years old has been diagnosed with a blood clot in the brain. Is there any way that this clot can be removed with the help of medications or will it have to be...
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Are there any exercises for the brain?

I am 29 years old and I have a high tension job which keeps me booked for almost 20 hours. Is there any form of exercise that I can do for my brain since I can feel the stress...
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Can copper deficiency cause short-term memory loss and paresthesia of the face?

I am a 32 year old woman and I am suffering from short term memory loss. I am also suffering from paresthesia bilaterally along my face which starts from the upper part of my...
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Is memory loss a side effect of schizoaffective disorder treatment?

My father is 65 years old and is currently undergoing treatment for schizophrenia. We have now realised that he is forgetting a lot of things including his everyday routine activities....
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What could be the reason behind my equilibrium problem?

I am a vertigo patient and there are certain factors like motion and heights which increases the head spinning. I have read a lot about the disease and it says vertigo normally...
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I was left with a hole in the skull after hematoma evacuation. Is it safe?

About five months ago I had a serious head injury which has left a hole in my skull. I had no discomfort with this, but suddenly I am having severe pain around my neck and I can...
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When should I worry about dizziness and headaches?

I get frequent headaches and dizziness. At what point should I start to worry about it?
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What are the tests to confirm Alzheimer’s disease?

The doctors are suspecting my father to be suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Are there any tests to confirm the diagnosis?
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Is Alzheimer’s disease hereditary?

My father suffered from Alzheimer’s at the age of 67 years. His father also suffered the condition in the later part of his life. What are my chances of suffering from Alzheimer’s...
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I have spasms and pins and needles sensation in my hand. Please help.

I am a 34-year-old man and I have a severe pins and needles sensation in my hands which comes along with spasms. The condition lasts for about 5 to 7 minutes after which it settles...
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My 6 weeks old baby has ankle clonus. Should I take him to a neurologist?

About last week I noticed that my 6 weeks old baby has ankle clonus. I have seen his feet twitch and tap when he raises his knees or is applying pressure while passing motions....
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Which nerve disorder will cause weakness and bladder problem?

I have heard that bladder weakness and issues arise due certain nerve disorders. What is the connection and what can one do to keep them functioning right?
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After a brain tumor removal, I still have some persistent symptoms. Should I be worried?

I had a brain tumor when I was 39 years old. I am 42 years old now and have survived the entire course of treatment including the removal of the tumor. However, I have suddenly...
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Can sudden asphyxia cause brain injury in a child?

I am a 34-year-old woman and I just delivered my baby. Due to certain complications in my pregnancy, the baby was deprived of oxygen and has been in the NICU since birth. Could...
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