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Question: My father, 72 years of age, experienced some numbness of tounge on the left side along with some seizure like symptons (involuntary movement) on the left side of his mouth on 14-Jun. It occurred for 2-3 minutes only, then all was ok again. This has happened for the first time. General physician suggested MRI. Attached are the report images. Can you please review and suggest what is the issue and what is the cure? Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Please Send MRI Report or Good Quality Images of the MRI Scan
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that your father, 72 years had
1. Numbness Left Side of Tongue
2. Involuntary Movements Left Side of Mouth for 3 minutes
Numbness of Tongue on One Side along with movements of Angle of Mouth on the same side denote that the problem is in the Left VII Nerve
Any how, we need the MRI report to proceed further
You have taken the MRI Film in a non uniform background. Hence I am not able to offer any opinion on the MRI since I am not able to decide whether the variation in the shade is because of the background or because of the problem in the brain
I would request you to Send High Quality Pictures of the MRI taken with a X Ray Lobby or At least against a Plain Background
or
The MRI Report
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Please Send MRI Report or Good Quality Images of the MRI Scan
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that your father, 72 years had
1. Numbness Left Side of Tongue
2. Involuntary Movements Left Side of Mouth for 3 minutes
Numbness of Tongue on One Side along with movements of Angle of Mouth on the same side denote that the problem is in the Left VII Nerve
Any how, we need the MRI report to proceed further
You have taken the MRI Film in a non uniform background. Hence I am not able to offer any opinion on the MRI since I am not able to decide whether the variation in the shade is because of the background or because of the problem in the brain
I would request you to Send High Quality Pictures of the MRI taken with a X Ray Lobby or At least against a Plain Background
or
The MRI Report
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
I see, please give me some time. I will arrange for better pics.
Brief Answer:
Please also share the Report Given by the MRI Centre
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
I will wait for the images
Please also share the Report Given by the MRI Centre
In addition, you can also upload the DICOM Images to Google Drive / Dropbox etc, share them and give the link here
Take Care
Please also share the Report Given by the MRI Centre
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
I will wait for the images
Please also share the Report Given by the MRI Centre
In addition, you can also upload the DICOM Images to Google Drive / Dropbox etc, share them and give the link here
Take Care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
The MRI report is already attached, at the en. Please go through it.d
Brief Answer:
There is no evidence of Blood Clot , Bleeding or Tumour in the brain
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thanks for Uploading the Report
As I had told earlier from the symptoms, there is no evidence of Blood Clot , Bleeding or Tumour in the brain. So, There is no need for Surgery. Please be calm and assured and stop worrying .
Q1
Can you please review and suggest what is the issue and what is the cure? Thanks.
A1
The issue is most likely due to some edema (means collecting of fluid) around his left Facial Nerve (VII Cranial Nerve) at the level of Internal Auditory Meatus (means a part of skull bone)
Cure will be
1. Steroids and other Anti Inflammatory Drugs to reduce the edema and swelling
2. Drugs like Gabapentin to Modulate the Nerve Transmission
3. Vitamins
4. Supplements to improve nerve growth
5. Anti Oxidants
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
There is no evidence of Blood Clot , Bleeding or Tumour in the brain
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thanks for Uploading the Report
As I had told earlier from the symptoms, there is no evidence of Blood Clot , Bleeding or Tumour in the brain. So, There is no need for Surgery. Please be calm and assured and stop worrying .
Q1
Can you please review and suggest what is the issue and what is the cure? Thanks.
A1
The issue is most likely due to some edema (means collecting of fluid) around his left Facial Nerve (VII Cranial Nerve) at the level of Internal Auditory Meatus (means a part of skull bone)
Cure will be
1. Steroids and other Anti Inflammatory Drugs to reduce the edema and swelling
2. Drugs like Gabapentin to Modulate the Nerve Transmission
3. Vitamins
4. Supplements to improve nerve growth
5. Anti Oxidants
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks Dr. 1) What could be the reasons for this edema. 2) And what is the likelihood of re-occuring?
Brief Answer:
Edema Mostly due to Viral Infections
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam
Edema is usually due to Viral Infection
Recurs in around 5 percent of people
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Edema Mostly due to Viral Infections
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam
Edema is usually due to Viral Infection
Recurs in around 5 percent of people
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
He has been advised to take half tablet Disprin daily by our family Dr. Should we continue or consult a neurologist in person urgently?
Brief Answer:
You have to consult a Neurosurgeon
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam
You have to consult a Neurosurgeon or Neurologist in Person
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
You have to consult a Neurosurgeon
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam
You have to consult a Neurosurgeon or Neurologist in Person
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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