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What causes tingling in the feet?

I'm 45 years old, and for the last few months, I've been experiencing tingling in my feet. What can cause this to happen? Is it really serious?
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Can head trauma cause blurred vision?

I hit my head today, and now things are a little blurry. Does a head trauma ever cause blurred vision?
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Is a nerve conduction test painful?

I'm 30 and been having numbness in my left hand and fingers. My doctor recommended a nerve conduction test. Is it painful?
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What is the cause of eye twitching?

Sometimes my right eye will begin twitching uncontrollably. It's a very unpleasant feeling. Why does this happen? Could this be something neurological, and not something directly...
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What is an aneurysm?

My grandpa has a horrible headache. We have him hospitalized, and they are going to examine him overnight for a suspected aneurysm. How is an aneurysm diagnosed? And if he has...
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Recurrent headaches for 3 weeks. What's the cause?

I'm a 30-year-old male, and for the past three weeks, I have been experiencing recurrent headaches. I can't sleep at night because of it, and ibuprofen sometimes works, but they...
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Why would I need a whole body PET for just my brain?

After experiencing several symptoms, like headaches, my doctor is recommending a full body PET scan to see what's wrong--but it's really just for my brain. Is a whole body PET...
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How is a brain tumor diagnosed?

After experiencing chronic migraines, and sometimes blurred vision, my doctor suggested that this could be due to a brain tumor and has recommended me to a neurologist to look...
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What are the symptoms of a concussion?

My son's complaining of a headache and has been having issues falling asleep. He's also a little bit disoriented. This started over the weekend, after his wrestling match. I...
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My son is slurring his words after a neuroendoscopy.

After having a neuroendoscopy for hyrdrocephalus, my son is now slurring his words days after the procedure. Is this a common side effect of the surgery? Would this pass on its...
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What does a biopsy for a brain tumor involve?

My friend's daughter has a brain tumor and they're going to perform a biopsy to see whether or not it's cancerous. What does a biopsy typically involve, especially if the patient...
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How does deep brain stimulation treat Parkinson's?

My grandmother has Parkinson's disease and her and her doctor are discussing deep brain stimulation to help treat it. How does it work?
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Can stroke be identified early in a person?

Are there any early signs and symptoms of a stroke?
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My son is suffering from frequent headaches. What could be the reason of the same?

My son is 5 years old and is suffering from frequent headaches, and they don't go away easily with Children's Motrin and Tylenol. What should we do for him? And if there's a...
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Am I at risk for multiple sclerosis if it was in my family?

My grandmother had multiple sclerosis, and I was too young to really understand it before she died. Am I at risk for this disease? How is it usually treated?
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What tests can find the cause of my headaches?

I have a headache almost constantly, and my doctors aren't able to pinpoint the reason why it happens. What test would you recommend to diagnose the cause?
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Can anesthesia lead to nerve damage?

Can anesthesia ever lead to nerve damage in a person?
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My mother has been complaining of leg pain. Could it be diabetic neuropathy?

My mother has diabetes, and recently she has been complaining of pain that goes up and down her leg. Could this be a sign of diabetic neuropathy?
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