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Can there be tremors in the hand due to nervous disorder?

My father is 78 years old and all of a sudden his hands and legs are having tremors. He is also losing out balance and is slanting towards his right. Is it normal old age or...
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My son is autistic and reacts violently to certain triggers. How can I help him?

My son is now 3 years old and is suffering from autism. I say the world suffer, because there are certain triggers which invoke very violent reactions in him and it becomes hard...
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What are the tests to confirm Alzheimer’s disease?

The doctors are suspecting my father to be suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Are there any tests to confirm the diagnosis?
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When should I worry about dizziness and headaches?

I get frequent headaches and dizziness. At what point should I start to worry about it?
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Is Alzheimer’s disease hereditary?

My father suffered from Alzheimer’s at the age of 67 years. His father also suffered the condition in the later part of his life. What are my chances of suffering from Alzheimer’s...
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I have spasms and pins and needles sensation in my hand. Please help.

I am a 34-year-old man and I have a severe pins and needles sensation in my hands which comes along with spasms. The condition lasts for about 5 to 7 minutes after which it settles...
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My 6 weeks old baby has ankle clonus. Should I take him to a neurologist?

About last week I noticed that my 6 weeks old baby has ankle clonus. I have seen his feet twitch and tap when he raises his knees or is applying pressure while passing motions....
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Which nerve disorder will cause weakness and bladder problem?

I have heard that bladder weakness and issues arise due certain nerve disorders. What is the connection and what can one do to keep them functioning right?
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After a brain tumor removal, I still have some persistent symptoms. Should I be worried?

I had a brain tumor when I was 39 years old. I am 42 years old now and have survived the entire course of treatment including the removal of the tumor. However, I have suddenly...
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Can sudden asphyxia cause brain injury in a child?

I am a 34-year-old woman and I just delivered my baby. Due to certain complications in my pregnancy, the baby was deprived of oxygen and has been in the NICU since birth. Could...
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Can a migraine be cured?

I have been suffering from a severe migraine since the last 8 years and I have tried all forms of treatments but the condition just doesn't get better. Can Migraine be cured ever?...
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MRI brain shows some white spots. What does it mean?

My mother underwent a brain MRI following a number of symptoms. The scan showed certain white spots or brain lesions. What could this mean?
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Awake during brain surgery?

Is it really true that people are awake during brain surgery? If this is true, why is it necessary if at all?
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My baby blinks excessively. What's wrong?

My baby is 7 months old. Recently he has been blinking excessively and has a concerned look in his eyebrows. What's wrong with him? What can I do?
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I get dizzy every time I bend over. Should I worry?

Lately every time I bend over forward (like emptying my dishwasher) I get dizzy when I stand back up. This didn't use to happen. Should I be concerned?
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Possible Neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) (dx'd with UCTD, atm)

I have fluid on my brain of unknown origin, but they're referring to it as hydrocephalus which my new Neurologist at my last 2 visits told me at the first one that she couldn't...
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Who can I see to diagnose my son?

My son is 3yrs and 3mths old and has been seeing a Neurologist and geneticist in Cyprus where we live for 20 months now. We have still not had a diagnosis of what exactly is wrong...
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not eating. please help, I have questions. thanks

Does Parkensions affect my husband not being able to eat anything for over 2 months? I read everything you put up and we have a good Dr. but he is now in hospital trying to find...
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Parkinsons does not show up

I have tremors, no balance, cannot walk properly, my writing goes from normal to very tiny and can't always control the pen. I am due an mri but I believe parkinsons does not...
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Nervous about short-term memory. What can I do?

Over the last several months or so I noticed I have trouble recalling unimportant short-term memories such as meetings. Is there anything I can do to boost my memory?
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