Codeine Abuse and Addiction It is not a very commonly used recreational drug. Abuse usually starts after the drug is given for some therapeutic purposes, like for treating irritating cough or pain. This drug is a opioid narcotic, and is used as a antitussive to control cough. Also, it’s used as a pain reliever in […]
Symptoms and Treatment of Depression It is common for all of us to feel low at times. This is normal. However, in some individuals, this feeling continues to stay for a period of two months or more. Such a state is called depression. This illness is serious and needs to be attended medically. What Causes […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) As the name suggests, ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition presenting with a combination of problems including difficulty focusing on a piece of work, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. The problem usually develops during childhood and is often carried on in adulthood. Symptoms lead to decreased performance at […]
Chemical Imbalance in Mood Swings Our brain is a complex structure made up of many specialized cells called neurons. These cells have long tails called axons, which are sort of wires connecting different areas of the brain and other parts of the body. A neuron connects with another neuron or a muscle spindle via certain […]
Brain Tumor or Inflammatory Granuloma Q: Dear sir, what is difference between granuloma and brain tumor and what is the effect in early stage? -By Durgesh Shukla Reply: A tumor is a cluster of cells formed due to abnormal growth of cells in a particular area. The mass of cells hence produced presses over the […]
Venous Angiomas and Its Symptoms Q: Follow up case. Continued from Causes of calcified granuloma in brain. (MRI – Brain + MRV) Report There is small abnormal signal intensity lesion, measuring 1.2*0.6 cm in size seen in posterior aspect of right inferior temporal gyrus. On T1W sequence, there are high signal intensity foci seen within […]
Differentiating Recurrent Depression From Bipolar Disorder Q: I’ve been having constant mood swings for years, had more downs than ups. Whenever I’m in a good mood, I want to do a lot. I even tried to set up my own business but failed twice. A friend of mine thinks I may be bipolar, I don’t […]
How to Withdraw Benzodiazepines? Q: Dear doctor, as per your advice I have met a doctor and got hypnotherapy for eating phobia that is sitophobia. Now I am OK. But the problem is that for last 9 months I have been taking Clonazepam and Valeptol that were prescribed by a Neuro doctor. These did not […]
Mass in Rt. Adnexa Found During Pregnancy Q: My age is about 33 years. During my 8th week pregnancy, a test detected echo-free mass measuring 52*48 mm in Rt. adnexa. Please advice me about treatment. Also let me know the possible future complications as well as precautions. Reply: You may go through the causes and treatment […]
Calcified Granulomatous Lesions of Brain Whenever an inflammation occurs, the tissue affected respond producing an inflammatory exudate and a granuloma is formed. A granuloma in the brain is nothing but a localized area of inflammation. This inflammation may be due to some infection, vascular problem, injury or any other trigger. Products of inflammation are formed […]
