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Asked for Female | 51 Years

Should I Have a Neurosurgeon Perform Achilles Tendon Surgery in Tanzania?

Patient's Query

I am located in Tanzania. I have ruptured my Achilles tendon. I know I need to have surgery. My concern is I have no feeling in the bottom of my foot, the doctors here want to do the tendon surgery and are saying the damaged nerves may repair themselves. I don't know if that is true or if I should have a neurosurgeon do the surgery.

Answered by Dr. Gurneet Sawhney

The nerves that are damaged could heal by themselves with time but it is advisable to seek guidance from a specialist on how best to handle this situation. If you don't want to go ahead with surgery, have a second opinion from a neurosurgeon and based on that take the decision right for you. 

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It is a gradual process, and it might take some time to observe meaningful results. But the low ESR test is a good sign, therefore meaning that infection has been controlled. I recommend a neurologist consultation to assess the nature and origin of paralysis which can be treated accordingly.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Answered on 23rd May '24

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Good day! Sir/ma I do have this one sided headache regularly, I thought it was typhoid but I treated typhoid but it still persist, please I need help ?

Male | 26

While headaches can have various causes, including migraines, tension headaches, or sinus problems, it's important to rule out any underlying conditions. Consult a neurologist..; they may order additional tests or imaging if needed to determine the cause of your headaches.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Been having bad anxiety and panic attacks

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Seek help from a neurologist, psychiatrist or psychologist, who specialize in treating anxiety and panic attacks. They can provide you with the necessary support, guidance, and treatment options to manage your symptoms effectively. There are resources available to help youso get good treatment at the earliest.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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I am a neuro patient,I am suffering from brain tumour,I have undergone radiosurgery proton beam therapy, But now I feel mentally very week,I am a service holder but I am not able to take work pressure So I want to know is there any solution of these problem

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You find yourself to be mentally down as a result of the treatment, which was proton beam therapy for your brain tumor. This is a natural outcome because the treatment hurts the healthy brain tissue. Some usual symptoms are fatigue, memory problems, and a problem concentrating.  Make sure you rest, eat the right foods, and keep in contact with your healthcare team. Alongside counseling, look into this support program for a solution.

Answered on 3rd July '24

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Actually one of my friend who is of 19 years old has taken overdose of medicine..she has taken flunarizin dihydrochloride 6-7 tablet....will it effect or not??

Female | 19

Maybe your friend will be feeling that she/he is very sleepy, very dizzy, or may lose consciousness. This occurs because the body is overwhelmed by the drug. It is crucial to take the right steps immediately and calling emergency services is an important one. They will give the needed treatment so that your friend can heal. 

Answered on 1st July '24

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I have headache on the left side of my head and feel pain in eye and neck on the left side.Is it a normal headache or migraine?I slept properly still headache exist.I eat tufnil and it works on first day but second time it does not work on me.What should I do?

Female | 22

headache on left side with eye and neck pain could be MIGRAINE... lack of sleep not always the cause... Tufnil might not work every time... CONSULT doctor if headache persists...

Answered on 23rd May '24

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In case of trigeminal neuralgia right sided V nerve involvement symptoms include difficulty in concentrating, swallowing, blurred vision and lightheadedness may occur. This can be diagnosed and treated by a neurologist to get rid of the following symptoms. Therefore, early medical attention is recommended to prevent any complications or improving the quality of life.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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My daughter started having a severe headache 2 days ago with blurry and double vision and nausea. Yesterday she got it again but worse than the day before she said and this morning she had been having blood clots come out of her nose.

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If your daughter is experiencing severe headaches, blurred or double vision, vomiting, or blood clots coming from her nose, these are something to be seriously worried about. The cause of all these might be high blood pressure, a head injury, or even a blood clot in her brain. Take her to the hospital immediately. Call an ambulance or take her to the emergency department so that they can diagnose and treat her properly. 

Answered on 12th June '24

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I have cervical spondylitis since past 6 months. Doctor prescribed many medicines. But i have headache and itching in head. i feel something crawling in my head and scalp itches too. Now i feel pain in my neck and left hand and heaviness in left side in 2 fingers. I also had physiotherapy for 10 days. I have my MRI report too.

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Answered on 23rd May '24

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Male | 17

You should visit a neurologist right away. Such complaints may suggest a neurological disorder that calls for the services of a specialist to be managed. Make no delay in getting proper medical help because the sooner the diagnosis is made the better the outcome will be.

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