EXPERT
Mr. Arun Swaminathan, M.B.B.S.
Neurologist
Dr. Arun Swaminathan practices neurology and specializes in epilepsy management at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He offers all therapies for epilepsy including medications, epilepsy surgery, ketogenic diet, and devices like VNS or RNS. He is also heavily involved in research into innovative therapies for epilepsy.
8 years
Experience
Mr. Arun Swaminathan, M.B.B.S.
- Omaha, NE
- Univ of Kentucky, Lexington
- Accepting new patients
Patient Preparedness For Your Visit To The Epilepsy Doctor
Doctors and patients seem to spend less time with each other as the years go by. Increasing patient volumes, need to ensure accurate and detailed patient charts, reviewing external...
What is the treatment for stuttering?
generally counseling and speech therapy can help
Bethanachol (Urecholine) use in Lewey Body Dementia patients?
it can help some patients
Does weight gain or cigarettes or video games effect eplicate seizures?
cigarettes have a small risk of triggering seizures. video games if played in dark rooms or with flashing lights or late at night with sleep deprivation can trigger seizures
World renowned movement disorder specialist?
Columbia and Rutgers have excellent specialists
Scared of ALS?
ALS is unlikely to occur at your age
Covid vaccine reaction?
if you had GBS after the first dose, then it's better to avoid more doses. talk to your family doctor
Can you open doors while having a wandering seizure?
it is possible
NetiPot usage?
clean water should prevent that
Neurosyphilis diagnosis?
it suggests that you probably need treatment for active neurosyphilis - please discuss this with your neurologist
MRI results?
it seems to be a brain tumor - please discuss this with your doctor
DNA testing for mental health issues?
there are no DNA tests for mental health
Lower leg pain?
You may need tests to study the nerves in your legs or lower back. Please talk to your physician about seeing a neurologist.
What can I take for severe vertigo?
Meclizine, hydroxyzine, betahistine, or benadryl may all be useful options. Consider seeing a neurologist of ENT doctor for assistance.
Head pains?
You may need to see a neurologist to help you get to the bottom of this problem.
Brain scan?
It means that the finding was present on and off in the frontal region and was there almost all the time, hence the use of the word continuous.
Tegretol medicine for Epilepsy & Memory Loss?
Your memory loss could be from your chronic epilepsy or from the use of the topamax. Please discuss this with your doctor.
Do physiatrists treat scoliosis?
They might be able to help. It is possible that you might need to see an orthopedist as well.
