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Internal Medicine Specialist•Bankura
Headache is an important symptom of brain tumour. It may be acute or chronic and with or without vomiting. About 2/3rd of brain tumour patients experience headache at some point of time .but absence of headache doesn't exclude brain tumour. Symptoms of brain tumour depend on the type and location of the tumour. Primary brain tumours are more common at the age group of 40-60. So you should not be panicked. There are many other curable /benign neurological diseases which may give rise to symptoms ...more
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Pediatric Neurologist•Chandigarh
Need to see the ct scan to see the degree of hydrocephalus. Further treatment has to be decided based on consciousness and changes in personality and behavior.
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Almost all pituitary tumors are benign (not cancer) glandular tumors called pituitary adenomas. These tumors are called benign because they don't spread to other parts of the body, like cancers can. Pituitary cancers (called pituitary carcinomas) are very rare. But we have to look into the details of the problem.
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Surat
Sarcopenia refers to the loss of muscle mass caused by the natural process of ageing. Over time, the loss of muscle mass may reduce a person s strength and affect his or her balance and the ability to walk. Sarcopenia can make it difficult for one to carry on with their routine activities, such as walking, lifting objects, or climbing stairs.
The reduction in muscle mass involves both a decrease in their size and the loss of muscle fibres. Sarcopenia becomes noticeable by age 40 and t...more
The reduction in muscle mass involves both a decrease in their size and the loss of muscle fibres. Sarcopenia becomes noticeable by age 40 and t...more
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Psychiatrist•Visakhapatnam
We all tend to engage in some repetitive activities at various points in our lives. However, when a person continues to engage in the same activities which are rhythmic but purposeless, resulting in self-injury or injury to others, it is known as stereotypic movement disorder (SMD). In order to qualify as an SMD, the routine movements should continue for at least four weeks and should interfere with the daily functioning.
This disorder is more common in adolescent boys than in girls, an...more
This disorder is more common in adolescent boys than in girls, an...more
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Pediatric Endocrinologist•Gurgaon
Hi if the luprodex was given long back and he is already 12 years and the family is not interested to take further injections, it is okay to not continue. There are usually not any reported side effects to discontinuing it, the puberty usually starts to progress again once the injection is discontinued. Would be happy to answer any further queries.
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