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Asked for male, 33 years old from Noida

My father is suffering from dementia from last 1 year. It's not identified initially but later on from last 5-6 months it's observed from his change in behavior. He is not able to recall anything but able to recognize faces. We did MRI and CT scan of his brain which got a shrink in his brain's vain (As per doctor. From last one month he is having homochek (Morning) and Donep (night. Please suggest for further treatment. My father aged 70 years old.

Ms. Prerana Shah90%(85 ratings)

MASLP

Speech Therapist•Mumbai

Dementia is cognitive disorder, where memory is affected. Regular cognitive exercises, linguistics exercise to keep language intact, involve him in daily routine, reminders, dairy are the few solutions.

Asked for female, 33 years old from Bangalore

My mother is diagnosed with early onset dementia and we have consulted doctor and doctor has prescribed medicines last month with tablets donep m forte, gincocer plus, b29lc, frensdon 0.5. We had given the medicines but later after someday she was getting dull and had restless legs during day time. But she was good sleep during night time. Again we consulted doctor saying she has become too dull, now the doctor after checkup prescribed the tablets adesam 200 mg, pacitane 2 mg, pramipexole 0.5 mg, donep m forte, ignicar syrup. We are giving these medicines from last 3 days. She has become too much active, such that her hands are shaking talking alone myself, also she has lost sleep she has not slept from last 3 days. Again we have consulted doctor the doctor has prescribed clzpam to have during night in addition to above medicines. But too she is not able to sleep last night. What I should do should I continue with the medicines or not. What if the patient could not sleep from last 3-4 d?

Dr. Swati Aleria89%(191 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopath•Delhi

Hello,
these medicines make a person inactive and drowsy but does not cure dementia.
I would suggest you to start with homoeopathic treatment as many patients suffering from psychological and psyciatric diseases are benefitted from the same.

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Asked for male, 29 years old from Chennai

I am 29 years old suffering from lack of concentration, memory loss, dizziness, pain in head while taking stress since 1 month I am taking treatment. And taking 5 medicines. Morning nexvenla od100 tab, pexep cr 12.5 tab, donep 10 tab. Etilam pro 40 afternoon etilaam pro 40 night prothiaden75. I am nt feeling nt any major improvement. What should I do?

Dr. Saranya Devanathan93%(3842 ratings)

MBBS, DPM

Psychiatrist•Bangalore

Dear Tapas,
When did you meet your doctor last? After taking these medicines did you consult her/him? These tablets take 2-3 weeks to start their action. If you follow up with the doctor, she/he will adjust the dose or add therapy.

Asked for male, 33 years old from Midnapore

Hello Doctor, My father aged 80 years old, had a mild stroke a year ago, fell today morning in floor. That hurt in forehead and around eye. Some blood went away from the forehead injury. The area is swollen a bit. And around the eye, a black mark is created as the blood clots around the eye. As my father taking aciloc-rd, donep-5, ecosprin-av (75/20) and syndopa-110 since last couple of months. But after the injury, our local doctor prescribed amoxyclav-625, chymotas-40 along with tet-vac. But I have some confusion, are this medicine safe to take with existing neuro medicine. I have asked to our local doctor and he responded it is safe. But I need second opinion before giving the medicine to my father. Please do not mind, it might possible, doctor was absent minded at the time of response. I always double check those decision. Please reply.

Dr. Saurabh Jain87%(34 ratings)

Mch neurosurgery, M S surgery

Neurosurgeon•Udaipur

As you mentioned your father is taking ecosprin, it is highly recommended to get his imaging by ct scan or mri.
The medicines are safe but you need to check whether they are required or not.
Antibiotics are only required if there is obvious cut or open wound is present. I recommend for clinical examination of the patient.

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Asked for male, 45 years old from Asansol

My father 83 years old suffering in parkinson's disease last 8 yrs. Now his speech is not audible & he can not sitting alone. Now he is taking syndopa plus 6 tabs, trivastal la 1 tab, amantrel 1 tab, neurofit 1200 2 tab, telma 20 2 tab, duphalac 15 ml, donep 5 mg 1 tab, clonazepam 1 mg in daily basis. Please advise for medication for improving speech & mobility.

Dr. Souvik Chakraborty94%(70 ratings)

MBBS, MD - Psychiatry

Psychiatrist•Kolkata

Your father seems to be in quite advanced stage of the disease. In this stage neuro-rehabilitation is very much warranted. If he has any mood issues, those need to be addressed. Kindly consult a good neuro-rehabilitation physician. At i-nk we have a good neuro-rehabilitation department.

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Asked for female, 17 years old from Kangra

Hello doctor. Good afternoon it's been 1 month that the patient started taking these medicines. But discontinued the same for 1 week due to some reason. Then symptoms like - confusion, fear,direction problems, etc. Started appearing. The side effects like - shivering, loss of appetite, drowsiness, weight loss, weakness etc are seen. Now again he started taking the same medicines from last 1 week. But the result is not very good. As it was dose - sertraline -50 mg divalproex - 500 mg donep m - 5 mg.

Dr. Sibananda Mishra91%(18 ratings)

Ph.D(clinical Psychology)

Psychologist•Bhubaneswar

Hello madam,
do not take much medicines. But, any medicine you are taking, use the medicines regularly. Focus on your work you need to do. Focus on one activity and complete it .then after some rest period, you focus on another activity. Do some relaxation exercises. Be confident. Faith on god.

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My son met with road accident 3 years ago and suffered severe brain injury. Now though he is physically, he is still suffering from acute shirt term memory loss. He was was doing his bites 2nd year. Now due to retaining capacity as very low unable to pursue further education. He is on donep10 mg twice a day sincere than a year and nootropil 800 mg also. He had been given many medicines before that also. But now we have reached a point where we are seeing no improvement in memory issues. My question is that can these medicines hammer the memory if used for so long. Since his accident he is been continuously on medicines are there any other better medicines which can help him in improving his memory.

Dr. Prof. Jagadeesan M.S.94%(13332 ratings)

MD - Psychiatry

Psychiatrist•Chennai

Medications can only stimulate the neurotransmitters, they work for some and do not for others. Especially for those recovering from post traumatic sequelae, it is not easy. Keep trying various options. Good luck.

Health Query

My father age 74 was diagnosed as mixed dementia (Alzheimer and vascular) and is prescripts donetoz sr 11.5 mg2. Atorfit cv 10To be taken at bedtime. However, after having the medicine after a while he vomited and if this is side effects, how long will this side effect go on. Or how to manage the side effect. Will be appreciated for your help. Thanks.

Dr. Srinivasa Sastry91%(92 ratings)

MBBS, MRCPsych (UK), CCST (General Adult...read more

Psychiatrist•Visakhapatnam

Yes. Nausea and vomiting can be side effects of cholinesterase inhibitors and donepezil (donetaz) is one of the cholinesterase inhibitors. It would be advisable to start at a lower dose which is available as Donepezil 5 mg tablet. There are other alternatives too. Please discuss with your doctor who prescribed it or you contact me for further advise.

Asked for female, 33 years old from Jammu

Hello Dr. Since past 1 years I have majority 2 complaints 1. Throat infection, mild swelling pharyngitis on & off which could be allergic in nature or hyperacidity as per ENTs. One of them found arytenoid swelling on endoscopy as I am a merical professional too. I knew 3 ENTs personally all of them gave me antibiotics. antacid etc it did give me relief but the problem relapse. since paat 1 month I noticed swelling in adjacent muscles of thyroid or whole trachea. Which reduces on its own & I just feel stretched muscles on both sides. 2. This is giving me tough time. As It started with vaginal burning along with feet burning simultaneously. After taking vit b d full course feet burning reduced. But vaginal burning still persists irregularly.& both vanished for 15 days. Then came back but since past 2 months it is happening more. Along with vaginal dryness stinging itching at times on outer area & rarely inside vagina. All symptoms vanishes but burning continues past 1 outer vagina feels swollen extremely dry & stinging. No other discharge except healthy white which is irregular along with my periods & I miss for 1 month in between. It is happening since past 1 yr.& Gynae diagnosed with PH imbalance some says fungal infection & few gave me evion & folic acid. It does help but the burning has not settled yet. Along with dryness & missed delayed periods. But I am fed up. Pls guide. My age is 31 No issue yet Husband & myself meet thrice in an year for 10-12 days But I do have anxiety stress & severe fatigue which is less in past 1 week, nausea, mild fever at times & lethargic feeling. My following test were normal severe hair fall. Diabetes Thyroid CBC LFT KIDNEY. ABDOMEN ULTRASOUND. I request to please ask me if I am missing out on some info. But I am really worried for vaginal burning. Dryness.

Dr. Sajeev Kumar91%(40820 ratings)

C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha

You have to keep thyroid in good control . You can apply V2 Gelly or Premarin jelly inside the vagina . You have to reduce the anxiety by doping meditation and yoga

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