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Richard Grant Hunter

Neurologist

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56 years Experience
Richard Grant Hunter
  • University of Virginia
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My baby blinks excessively. What's wrong?

Most cases are due to dry eyes. Rarely underlying eye or brain disease. Suggest evaluation by pediatric ophthalmologist & go from there. Good luck!

After a brain tumor removal, I still have some persistent symptoms. Should I be worried?

YES. Go back to your neurologist/neurosurgeon and get checked out. There are a number of delayed post surgical complications.

What causes a person to have dementia?

There are many causes of dementia. Their presentations can be varied. Frequently problems with recent memory occur early. But be aware of difficulties with speech, comprehension, READ MORE
There are many causes of dementia. Their presentations can be varied. Frequently problems with recent memory occur early. But be aware of difficulties with speech, comprehension, perception, changed level of alertness & awareness can be the earliest symptoms, though they usually come later. Suggest neurological evaluation if any of these occur.

Nervous about short-term memory. What can I do?

Depends on your age & any medical disorders. Start with your family physician. If he finds nothing, it is time to see a neurologist to pin this down further. Unless you are vitamin READ MORE
Depends on your age & any medical disorders. Start with your family physician. If he finds nothing, it is time to see a neurologist to pin this down further. Unless you are vitamin deficient, nutritional unlikely to do much. Exercise physically & mentally. This helps slow things down. Main point is make sure this is not a disorder like Alzheimers getting started.

I am having a strange tingling sensation under my scalp. What could this be?

Tingling can have a number of causes. It could be something irritating your scalp, an irritated vessel or nerve, headache or other brain phenomena. Can't say without other information. READ MORE
Tingling can have a number of causes. It could be something irritating your scalp, an irritated vessel or nerve, headache or other brain phenomena. Can't say without other information. Suggest let your family physician check your scalp to get you in the right direction.

Sudden Shivering

Shivering as a presenting neurologic symptom is quite rare. Usually if means you have an infection, or other inflammation in your body somewhere. Often just a virus. If it persists, READ MORE
Shivering as a presenting neurologic symptom is quite rare. Usually if means you have an infection, or other inflammation in your body somewhere. Often just a virus. If it persists, see your family physician. He knows you better and what weight to place on relative risk factors. Shivering with Ticagralor is quite rare & usually occurs early on.

Is Alzheimer's a hereditary disease?

Alzheimers disease is usually acquired and not inherited. There are cases with an inherited component but these tend to come earlier in life. To answer your question, if your father READ MORE
Alzheimers disease is usually acquired and not inherited. There are cases with an inherited component but these tend to come earlier in life. To answer your question, if your father in law was over 50 at the time of onset, it is unlikely to have an inherited component. You also need to be sure the diagnosis was confirmed and not "just Likely".

What could be the cause behind gelastic seizures?

The diagnosis must have been made by a neurologist. He must have explained this to your cousin. A galactic seizure is a seizure characterized by involuntary laughing and is rare. READ MORE
The diagnosis must have been made by a neurologist. He must have explained this to your cousin. A galactic seizure is a seizure characterized by involuntary laughing and is rare. It is caused by an irritation of the brain. This could be anything from a scar to more serious disorders. Unless controlled, seizures usually recur. I presume he is in good hands & is being followed by a neurologist.

Do certain foods lead to dementia?

Not usually. It takes severe, protracted nutritional deficiency to create a dementia. (Think Beri Beri & other disorders of starvation.) Occasional B-12 deficiency. Far more READ MORE
Not usually. It takes severe, protracted nutritional deficiency
to create a dementia. (Think Beri Beri & other disorders of starvation.) Occasional B-12 deficiency. Far more likely it is a common dementia if your relatives are older. You will have a much better confirmation if your relatives with dementia have been diagnosed.

Can Parkinson's affect younger people?

Parkinsons disease usually has onset after 50. Some cases can occur earlier, particularly if familial or there is a genetic inheiritance. There are also several disorders that READ MORE
Parkinsons disease usually has onset after 50. Some cases can occur earlier, particularly if familial or there is a genetic inheiritance. There are also several disorders that closely resemble Parkinsons Disease but aren't. Usually takes a neurologist to sort this out.

Who can I see to diagnose my son?

Situation sounds very complex and I don't know the results of most of the testing. You already have 2 specialists involved and their workup is impressive. I suspect they have READ MORE
Situation sounds very complex and I don't know the results of most of the testing. You already have 2 specialists involved and their workup is impressive. I suspect they have found a muscular dystrophy, a muscle degeneration with a genetic component). These early childhood myopathies are quite rare. Sometimes a genetic basis can be found. On other occasions it is a single family kind that hasn't been defined yet. For the latter, I would ask your specialists if Cyprus has the research facilities available. I suspect London will have such facilities. They may have sent specimens there already. I think you are in good hands. Suggest you talk to them to see how far you want to go.
My best wishes!
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How is meningitis treated?

There are several types of meningitis, each requiring different treatment. The answer depends on what type of meningitis was found. Talk to the physician.

Can a migraine be cured?

No, but almost all cases can be controlled with current meds & patient cooperation. There ara number of new & more effective medicines. Patient cooperation with regimen is essential. READ MORE
No, but almost all cases can be controlled with current meds & patient cooperation. There ara number of new & more effective medicines. Patient cooperation with regimen is essential.

When is the Spinal fluid test recommended?

There are many tests that can be done on the spinal fluid. Each is based on attempting to confirm the suspect disease.

Parkinsons does not show up

Usually Parkinsons can be diagnosed by a neurologist from the neurologic exam. The MRI is to be sure there is nothing else going on that can be confused with Parkinsons. Your READ MORE
Usually Parkinsons can be diagnosed by a neurologist from the neurologic exam. The MRI is to be sure there is nothing else going on that can be confused with Parkinsons. Your neurologist is being thorough. MRI OK.