Fits in Children Q: Dear doctor, when my daughter was 2 years old, we observed a fit that lasted about 5 seconds. It repeated twice in the same year. So we brought her to a Neuro doctor who examined her and obtained brain CT scan. Everything was unremarkable. Doctor told us that there is nothing […]
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 […]
Medicines May Cause One to Feel Lightheaded Q: I was diagnosed with migraine and currently using Flunarizine, Arix, Propranolol and peritol since last November. Sometimes I feel so sleepy and very lightheaded, like I’m about to faint. Is this due to those medications or due to any other reason. Please help me. By: Chamika Reply: It is […]
Neurodevelopmental Conditions Require a Multidisciplinary Approach Q: My 2 year old son has been to the neurologist and has had tests done on his brain. Doctor said tests seemed that of a normal kid, and that his symptoms weren’t all compatible with autism. He said that even then there could be something else wrong. He […]
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 […]
What Causes Damage to the Nerves of Arms and Legs? Q: For the last 2 months, I’ve had sharp pain in left upper arm and similar pain running in left thigh. My feet get cold tingling running into left hand. I was smoking but stopped during last few days. By: Richard Hancock Reply: Sounds like […]
Survival Prognosis in Patient With Diffuse Injury to Brain Stem Q: What cases of diffuse brain stem injury have chances to survive? -By Samyukta Reply: This entirely depends upon the severity of injury and whether recovery from injury is possible or not. The brain stem is a very vital part of the nervous system. Structurally, […]
Adverse Effects of Fluoxetine Q: I am 36 years old female. I am taking Fluoxetine hydrocholoride since one month. Does it have any side effects? -By Bharti Reply: The drug fluoxetine belongs to the SSRI group. They are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. All patients taking the drug need not manifest similar side effects. Some people are […]
SSRIs Preferred Over Deanxit Due to Adverse Effects Deanxit has many side effects. It has been banned in many countries including Denmark (the country where it was manufactured) and the U.S. This drug is basically a combination of two psychoactive components. They are- flupentixol and melitracen. The second component (melitracen) is still not fully studied, […]
Prognosis and Management of Shaking Caused by Medicines Q: What is the prognosis of drug induced tremor? -By Michael Reply: Drug induced tremors are not dangerous. They will go away as you stop taking the medicines causing them. Certain medicines produce tremors as a side effect. Tremors are involuntary movements (movements caused without our will) […]
