Recognizing Mini Stroke Mini Strokes or TIA (Transient Ischemic Attacks) often go unnoticed in many cases. It is essential to recognize and notice them, as such episodes may be an alarm signalling a bigger life threatening event yet to come. What is Stroke? Stroke is an event characterized by interruption of blood supply to a […]
Eye Problems In Diabetics Diabetes is a state of uncontrolled blood sugar in the blood stream. This affect almost all parts of the body. All tissues are affected, both functionally and structural, to some extent. Common Eye problems Detected in Diabetics Progressive vision loss Sudden loss of vision Having floaters in the eye Double vision […]
What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a potentially fatal condition in which you stop breathing for a few moments during sleep. Cessation of breathing is usually for a few moments, you miss one or more inhalation or exhalations. However, since our body requires a continuous supply of oxygen, sleep apnea may result in hypoxia, […]
Vitamin D Therapy for MS and Fibromyalgia Vitamin D has to do a lot more than what we already know. It is given as a supplement in kids complaining of limb and joint pains as this vitamin in combination with calcium contributes in the formation of basic bone structure. Apart from this, this vitamin pill […]
Memory Loss May Occur With Statins What Is Memory Loss? Memory loss is medically called amnesia. It is a state of forgetfulness, which may manifest in many forms. A person may be forgetful about little things in day to day activities but remember his past. Or, there may be a difficulty in recollecting one’s past, […]
Hippocampal Sclerosis With Memory Loss Sclerosis of the hippocampal area means scarring of this region of the brain. For understanding, you may consider it somewhat similar to the scarring that you develop on your skin when you get hurt. So it’s a bodily response, to a trauma or infection, to repair the damaged area. It […]
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 […]
Objective Assessment Required for Stopping the Medication Q: Dear Doctor, since last 10 months I have been taking Albendazole 400mg for tiny calcified granuloma in the brain. I was getting very tired in the evening. So I decided to stop that tablet. Does it give any side effect during withdrawal? I think 10 months are […]
Kicking Movements in Lower Abdomen Without Being Pregnant These may be muscle fasciculations. This means, abnormal firing of muscle fibers. A particular group of muscles may show such an abnormal firing pattern. This is quite commonly seen. There are many reasons why this happens, as listed below. However, since this is an early sign of […]
