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question:Hi my name is Gabriela. Recently Im experiencing big problems with concentration and with my memory. Also my ability to communicate cleary is getting worse. I did an IQ test few years ago where the result was 130 and today my result is 80...I feel like my head is empty... Im young (31). Can this be a brain tumour?
answer:Hello Gabriela!Your symptoms could be related to depression. Anyway, I would recommend consulting with your family doctor for a physical check up and some tests: - complete blood count for anemia- thyroid hormone levels for possible dysfunction- vitamin B12 plasma levels- blood electrolytes. Do you feel anxious or depressed? Consulting with a neurologist for some cognitive tests may be needed. A brain MRI would help exclude possible degenerative changes in the brain compatible with dementia. Further tests may be needed. If all the above tests result normal, especially if you have other symptom of depression or anxiety, you should consult with a psychiatrist, because these psychiatric disorders can mimic your symptoms. Hope to have been helpful!Best wishes, Dr. Aida
question:I am a 56 year old exceptionally fit male. I hit my head hard to unconciousness on the ice yesterday. the CT scan showed a closed concussion. I am having cognitive issues, mainly getting my speech out as usual and stuttering, I do not have control of this. I am gernerally well read but can not read aloud properly as usual. My verbal communication skills are affected seriously in my opinon. Do you recommend further testing or will this go away over time?
answer:I absolutely recommend further testing, with a definitive consultation with a Neurologist to do the specialized testing and recommended treatment. I also recommend immediate treatment with occupational, physical and speech therapist as to maintain if not improve the deficits you describe early. Your Primary Care Physician and or Neurologist will be able to refer you to these forms of therapy, and such may indeed be covered by insurance or your carrier based on what you described to me; but I would look into it nonetheless. In summary, the symptoms you are experiencing can be temporary and you can indeed 'possibly' return to normalcy with no intervention; depending on the particulars of the situation, which sitting here responding to your case I cannot access at the moment. Nevertheless, I personally would not risk patiently waiting, and would want to get such symptoms checked out and dealt with early as to not ensure permanent issues. Therefore my recommendation is to stay healthy, keep practicing your speech, and challenge your cognition with mental tests as self therapy (the more you challenge your brain the quicker it heals), and at earliest convenience schedule an appointment with a Neurologist. :) I hope my recommendation has helped.
question:I have 3 three things going on at any given time. My left eye jumps and at times I get this type of sensation on the right side top of my head along with a numbness on the left or right side. My regular physcian said that I may need to see a neurologist...I just don't want to be running down this path aimlessly!
answer:I agree with the suggestion that you see a neurologist, absolutely. I would suggest you ask him/her about conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and or Neuropathy; use those words and ask your physician to rule these potential conditions out. I will not definitively say you have either of these conditions, nonetheless, when it comes to our brains, and vision, and nervous system, it never hurts to be extra careful!
question:Hi, My left hand is getting numb only during night time and few months back my wrist was hurting.I am lefty. Also little overweight.But do regular exercise pretty much 5 days a week.Also, sometimes I feel my heart palpatation is high. Please let me know what can I do.
answer:Good day! The most common answer to the symptoms you are experiencing is Carpal Tunnel. It is compression of a main nerve in your hand that comes from repeated movement and compression of the wrist. The symptoms can occur often at night due to accumulated tension throughout the day. As for the palpation's, how high is your heart-rate? Common causes can be coffee, dehydration and or stress. If you experience any other symptoms certainly see a physician for a Cardiac Check-up. As for the wrist, try taking breaks from repetitive tasks involving your hands. There are wrist splints that can be bought over the counter, they are very useful. Stretching exercises may also help: make a fist and then spread your fingers out. I hope this advise can be helpful, and leads you in the correct direction. You have my warm regards.
question:I am a 37-year-old female having very bad pain in my lower left abdomen started last night progressively getting worse it hurts when I stand straight up can't really walk with out pain it hurts more if I go from lining down to sitting up I have a shooting pain through my rectum
answer:urinary tract infection appendicitis reproductive system infection like cervicitis uterine infections can cause thisneed to have ultrasound to find the cause in my opinion and treat accordingly
question:I am a 65 year old male. 5 7 185lbs. I had what was like a crick in my neck for several days and can not lift my arm above my shoulder on my own. The crick is now gone but still cant lift my arm. If I raise it with the other hand there is no pain but when I turn it loose it just falls back down and I can not control it. What is happening?
answer:Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!Regarding your concern, your symptoms seem to be related to nerve compression. A bulging disk (diskal herniation) in the cervical spine may be responsible for this symptomatology. I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical check up and some tests: - a cervical spine CT scan- a nerve conduction study (electroneurography). Hope to have been helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida