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Asked for Male | 22 Years

Could my cognitive decline be due to inadequate blood supply?

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‎I am a 22-year-old medical student with a history of OCD. Currently, I suspect an inadequate blood supply to my brain. I experience irritable sensations within my skull that eases when I put candy or chew sugary chocolate in my mouth. Deep breaths also momentarily eased the situation all the time I took them. These sensations, which generally ensue when I put the brain to work, are at times accompanied by tinnitus. Verbal communication is enough brain work to trigger these. Also, these symptoms never disappear after casual meals unless I eat till my stomach stretches. I have had multiple cases of gastroesophageal reflux. These sensations have also manifested post-sleep even though I had eaten till stomach stretch just before sleeping in some of the cases. As pertaining academics and cognitive ability, my cognitive ability decreases with the onset of these sensations. I probably experienced pain in some instances inside my head when trying hard to reason, bring to memory or execute motor functions in a way I could do in the past. My academics has gone downhill - I used to be a top student but I just finished my resit exams Could I get a diagnosis? I currently do not use any medication ‎

Answered by Dr. Gurneet Sawhney

The sensation you're feeling could be related to changes in blood flow or even glucose levels in your brain. It's important to consider conditions like migraines, tension headaches, or even issues with blood sugar regulation. To get a clearer picture, I recommend seeking a thorough evaluation by a neurologist. In the meantime, try to maintain a balanced diet, stay hydrated, and manage stress levels. Don't hesitate to schedule an appointment for a proper assessment and appropriate management. 

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Hi !my son was taking a medicine epival 250mg for last 6 years he is seizure free no attack no fit is observed during that duration but on Eid day he got a seizure after fasting in Ramadan when he wake up. His friends brought him to doctors he said due to weakness and lack of sleep this happened.In those days he was showing carelessness in taking medicine I AM asking you that after a long time he got a seizure how much time he has to take medicine to become seizures free in future He is 22 years of age .please answer me hopefully he is my only son now doctor has recommended him epival 500 mg twice a day

Male | Farhan shahid

After a long period without seizures, it is still possible for them to occur, especially if he misses his medication or becomes overly tired. Fasting and lack of sleep during the Eid period may have contributed. His physician recommends he take Epival 500mg twice daily. The new dosage is expected to reduce the frequency of seizures if taken regularly.

Answered on 22nd Aug '25

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MY QUESTION IS ON BEHALF OF MY MOTHER MY MOTHER HAS SEVERE FIBROMYALGIA SO MY QUESTION IS IT STILL IMPORTANT FOR A PERSON WITH SEVERE FIBROMYALGIA TO GO TO BED TO TRY TO GET TO SLEEP FROM BEFORE 12:00 AM . AND ALSO. IMPORTANT. FOR. THEM. TO START THEIR SLEEP ROUTINE 3 OR 4 HOURS BEFORE 12 AM . SO THAT. THEY CAN HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO TRY TO FALL ASLEEP BEFORE 12 AM. INCASE THEY HAVE ANY TROUBLE STRUGGLING TO TRY TO FALL A SLEEP TO BEGIN WITH AND BY DOING SO BY STARTING . A SLEEP . ROUTINE . THAT WAY .TO BE ABLE TO GET AS MANY HOURS OF SLEEP BEFORE MIDNIGHT 12:00 AM. ALSO BY DOING A SLEEP ROUTINE THAT. WAY FALLING ASLEEP BEFORE 12 AM TO MAKE IT EASIER TO STAY A SLEEP. THROUGH. THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OF HOURS THAT ANY PERSON NEEDS SLEEP FOR , EIGHT HOURS THE AVERAGE AMOUNT OF SLEEP AND. 9 HOURS OR 10 HOURS. OF. SLEEP. DEPENDING ON WHAT THE INDIVIDUAL PERSON NEEDS. FOR SLEEP IS ALSO IMPORTANT. FOR A PERSON WHO HAS. SEVERE FIBROMYALGIA TO START A SLEEP ROUTINE. 3 OR 4 HOURS BEFORE 12 AM . FOR ALL THE REASONS THAT. I HAVE SAID BEFORE BUT ALSO TO HELP WITH DECREASING THE AMOUNT OF PAIN THEY COULD HAVE TO GO THROUGH DURING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE DAY OF. AWAKE HOURS AND TO HELP TO DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF FATIGUE THAT THEY COULD HAVE TO GO THROUGH DURING THE ENTIRE DAY OF AWAKE HOURS. AND TO HELP TO PREVENT FLARE-UPS. THE REASONS I ASKED THIS IS BECAUSE MY MOTHER'S SLEEP ROUTINE HAS BEEN HER GOING TO BED AT 4AM OR 5AM IN THE MORNING FOR YEARS AND GETTING. UP AT 2 PM AND 3PM IN THE. AFTERNOON . SHE STRUGGLES TERRIBLE FOR SLEEP BECAUSE OF THIS , SHE. STRUGGLES. TO. GET TO SLEEP TO BEGIN WITH AND WHEN SHE DOES GET TO SLEEP SHE CAN END UP WAKENING UP. 2 OR 3 THROUGH THE HOURS SHE TRIES TO SLEEP FOR AND IS. UP AND DOWN TO THE TOILET 2 OR. 3 TIMES THROUGHOUT THOSE HOURS. ALSO BECAUSE OF THIS SHE GETS ALMOST SIX HOURS OF SLEEP ON A DAILY EVERY WEEKLY BASIS. AND. WHEN I TRY TO ENCOURAGE HER TO START A SLEEP ROUTINE 3 OR FOUR HOURS BEFORE 12:00 AM . SHE WOULD ALWAYS COME UP WITH AN EXCUSE WHEN I SAY IT'S ALSO IMPORTANT FOR REM SLEEP AND THE RECOVERY. PERIOD AND HER SAYING THERE'S IS NO. POINT PEOPLE WITH SEVERE FIBROMYALGIA. NEVER GO INTO A DEEP SLEEP TO BE ABLE TO GET. REM SLEEP. AND THE RECOVERY PERIOD BY. HER. SAYING. THAT. MAKING IT. SEEM. AS. IF. THERE. NO IMPORTANCE. OF. HER. EVEN TRYING. TO. GET. TO. SLEEP BEFORE. 12AM. AND. START. A. START ROUTINE. 3 OR 4 HOURS. 12AM. FOR ANY. REASONS. AT. ALL. FOR. HERSELF DOCTOR. IF. YOU COULD. GIVE. ME. YOUR THOUGHTS. ON. EACH. PART OF. MY. ENTIRE QUESTION. WRITTEN. ABOVE. ABOUT IS THERE. STILL. ANY IMPORTANCE. FOR ALL. REASONS THAT. HAVE. WRITTEN ABOVE. ON. A IMPORTANCE FOR A. PERSON. WITH. SEVERE FIBROMYALGIA. STARTING. A. SLEEP ROUNTINE. 3. OR. 4. HOURS BEFORE. 12AM. TO. TRY. TO GET. TO. FOR BEFORE. 12AM. PLEASE. INCUSE. THE TYPING. MISTAKES. MY. KEYBOARD. IN BETWEEN WORDS. MISTAKINGLY PUTS. OUT. FULL STOPS DOTS PLEASE. IGNORE. THOSE IF. YOU ARE HAVING. TROUBLE. GETTING BACK. TO. ME. IN. RESPONSE MY PHONE NUMBER ON WHATSAPP IS 07955535740 AND. EMAIL ADDRESS IS [email protected]

Female | 61

A daytime sleep schedule not only helps a patient with fibromyalgia to get better but is also of paramount importance to them to avoid sleeping after midnight. Sleep can aggravate or diminish pain, tiredness, and even exacerbations. Adjusting the sleep schedule 3-4 hours before midnight might be a good way to augment sleep quality. Convince your mother to give sleep a priority so that she can not only reduce what she is experiencing but also have better overall health.

Answered on 3rd Sept '24

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Feeling Dizzy vomiting headache

Female | 21

It may be caused by the virus for instance, and your body is struggling with it, or it may be a simple dehydration issue. Drink water frequently, rest, and eat well-cooked bland foods (crackers being one of the great options indeed). If your symptoms do not improve, consult a doctor.

Answered on 21st Nov '24

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I wanna try to get scanned for a brain tumour, this thought has gone as far back as grade 8 and I know this is out of proportion insane but I mean at first it started with the moments of feeling like I was getting dumber instead of smarter, not like beating myself up but just the actual feeling of losing information Then it was the foggy memories, messed up timeline, all of which I just kinda blamed on Parasomnia Then it was the derealization, the feeling of my grip on the world was leaving me and I’ve just tried so hard to fight it The change in my thoughts I mean I’ve become borderline obsessive, bi polar at my worst and even just thinking of life differently I mean in grade 9 I even just lost so much sense of fear, I started being way more reckless than before Honestly I wouldn’t be surprised if it was what helped Mono attack my body harder I mean looking at symptoms yeah I only have the less severe ones but even loss of hearing and vision change has kinda set in I’ve heard stories of people who didn’t bother to check man and it just makes me afraid that I’m a ticking time bomb until the time someone sees me faint and not wake up Today in class I got, so, so lightheaded, and I just feel this impending doom sitting on my chest man

Male | 15

I would recommend you to book an appointment with a neurologist to detail your symptoms and worries regarding the potential brain tumor. He can perform extensive evaluation and diagnostic tests to determine the source of your symptoms. It is not advisable to wait until the time runs out and an early diagnosis will help you have a different outcome.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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What is a sleep stroke?

Female | 30

There is no medical condition specifically referred to as a "sleep stroke." However, strokes can occur at any time, including during sleep. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, either due to a blocked blood vessel (ischemic stroke) or bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). The risk factors for stroke include hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and other cardiovascular conditions. If someone experiences symptoms like sudden numbness, confusion, trouble speaking, or severe headache, even during sleep, immediate medical attention is crucial.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Why does my mind feel clear and I got tap water up my nose is my mind feeling clear a symptom of the brain eating amoeba?

Male | 15

Getting tap wate­r in your nose won't give you brain-eating amoe­ba. When water ente­rs through nostrils, it brings sensation of mental clarity due to te­mperature differe­nce. However, that amoe­ba is very uncommon, causing severe­ signs like intense he­adaches, fever, and disorie­ntation. Avoid letting water ente­r the nose, especially in warm fre­shwater regions. But fee­ling refreshed afte­r accidental nasal water entry doe­sn't indicate the presence­ of that frightening amoeba.

Answered on 25th July '24

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I hit my head around 3:46pm uk time it’s now 10:55pm uk time I banged my head on the top right part of my head basically on the top of my head right side It has cut my head around 1.5cm long It’s not deep etc looks nothing to worry about It bled quite abit but The cut etc looks nothing serious It’s stopped bleeding many hours ago now a lump as you can imagine I’ve took no paracetamol or any other medication But I have had 2 cans of beer and a cigarette Got in bed around a hour ago And I have a really thumping throbbing pain on the top of my head like a MINEGRANE or HEADACHE kind of feeling And I feel really drowsy and tired etc as it’s hurting my head Just worried about going asleep will I be ok As scared of as I see about head concussion and head injuries on the telly all the time ? Thanks

Male | 28

The ailments you mentioned, such as pounding pain, sleepiness, and fatigue are normal for a concussion. Drink no alcohol and take it easy, but don't sleep now. See if you can manage to stay awake for a few hours and check your symptoms. Go to the doctor in case the symptoms become more serious. 

Answered on 3rd Dec '24

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I survived Wernicke Korsakoff with minimal damage. Is it true that I only have 8 years to live?

Female | 53

It's great to hear that you got through Wernicke-Korsakoff with minimal issues. Don't worry; you're not limited to just 8 years. Wernicke-Korsakoff affects memory and brain function, causing symptoms like confusion, vision problems, and walking difficulties, usually due to a Vitamin B1 deficiency. Treatment includes B1 supplements and a nutritious diet. With proper care, you can live a long, healthy life.

Answered on 26th Sept '24

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mild bulges of C3-4,C4-5 and C5-6 disc indenting the anterior subarachnoid space however not abuutting the cord

Male | 32

Your cervical discs have­ bulged slightly, exerting pre­ssure on the spinal cord area. Howe­ver, it's not severe­. This condition may result in neck, shoulder, or arm discomfort, numbne­ss, or weakness. Aging and spinal strain typically cause such issue­s. To alleviate symptoms, you might nee­d physical therapy, medication, or surgery in e­xtreme cases.

Answered on 2nd Aug '24

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