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What Causes Memory Loss Post Head Injury?

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Posted on Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Question: hi I am writing for my wife. she met with a road accident in 30th Nov 2014 and had a head injury with IVH moderate. Did a CT on 25th dec and found that no bleed ,no cloat, ..she is having a clear memory abt past before the accident But she cannot remember wat happened 3, 4 days back.. should I have to take any urgent treatment .. she is having multiple fractures on leg and both hands..can I wait for some time to get the ortho part cured and then go for neuro treatment?
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can wait for neuro treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted the details of your wife, as well as the discharge summary details.

I would like to reassure you that there is no serious problem with her brain and you can wait for neuro treatment.

Her CT scan of brain is normal, which is a good news.

She is most probably suffering from amnesia, and would get better with medicines and with passage of time.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)
thank you doctor for your reply.
presently she is not taking any medicine for neuro. Hope it is ok?

she is suffering from headache when she hear loud sounds. is it normal on these patients? or need any further check ups?
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
That is fine.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

It is fine and there is no need of any urgent neuro medicines.

Once the Orhto part is settled, you can get her checked with a neurologist for further advice.

Headache with loud sounds is common in these patients. If it is troublesome, she may take etoricoxib tablets for relief of headaches.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
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What Causes Memory Loss Post Head Injury?

Brief Answer: You can wait for neuro treatment Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted the details of your wife, as well as the discharge summary details. I would like to reassure you that there is no serious problem with her brain and you can wait for neuro treatment. Her CT scan of brain is normal, which is a good news. She is most probably suffering from amnesia, and would get better with medicines and with passage of time. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog:XXXXXX