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My Brother Is Having Headaches Loss Of Vision And Memory
Question: My brother is having headaches loss of vision and memory this started three days. And his arm right is numb. He went for CT and found several clots in the head and he went for ECO and the heart is ok. My question is the meds they are giving him is called proponlol lm not quite of the spelling to thinner the blood he is pain
Brief Answer:
Treatment in hospital may be necessary for few days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
Propranolol is a drug used primarily for high blood pressure.
To evaluate correctly if the clots originated from the heart, Holter monitoring for 24-48 hours for any arythmias, and transesophageal ultrasound are necessary.
Blood thinners such as aspirin should be started.
Pain treatment and monitoring in a hospital setting for few days may be necessary in such case.
Mannitol infusion for example may help with the pain.
Painkillers also may be used.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Treatment in hospital may be necessary for few days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
Propranolol is a drug used primarily for high blood pressure.
To evaluate correctly if the clots originated from the heart, Holter monitoring for 24-48 hours for any arythmias, and transesophageal ultrasound are necessary.
Blood thinners such as aspirin should be started.
Pain treatment and monitoring in a hospital setting for few days may be necessary in such case.
Mannitol infusion for example may help with the pain.
Painkillers also may be used.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank u for your answer to my question. This is the scan from CT. He had ECO but the pain is still there hopefully you see it proper
Brief Answer:
Antineuralgic drugs should be considered to be used.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
I saw the pictures you uploaded.
The ultrasound results are clear, but the CT scan views are difficult to be evaluated.
However, since there is pain, painkillers should be used.
Antineuralgic drugs such as gabapentin or pregabalin may help with such kind of pain.
Discuss with the Neurologist for these issues.
Hope this helps.
Greetings.
Antineuralgic drugs should be considered to be used.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
I saw the pictures you uploaded.
The ultrasound results are clear, but the CT scan views are difficult to be evaluated.
However, since there is pain, painkillers should be used.
Antineuralgic drugs such as gabapentin or pregabalin may help with such kind of pain.
Discuss with the Neurologist for these issues.
Hope this helps.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank u doctor for your help l do appreciate truly. If anything l will let u know. Be blessed
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Glad I helped you.
Feel free to ask if you have further questions.
Greetings.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Glad I helped you.
Feel free to ask if you have further questions.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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