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Are medications enough to treat a brain aneurysm?

An MRI scan recently showed that I have a brain aneurysm, unruptured. My doctor is treating it with blood pressure medications to prevent a rupture in the future, but I don't...
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Should I see a doctor after a possible concussion?

I hit my head on the corner of a counter pretty hard. I had trouble with balance, and now my vision is blurry. Should I see a doctor?
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What are the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?

I'm 20 years old, and I know that I have a family history of Alzheimer's. But what are the first symptoms that I would notice if I do have Alzheimer's? I know I'm only 20, but...
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How long does it take for a damaged nerve to heal?

I am a 37 year old male and a few months ago a dentist accidentally injected lidocaine into my nerve during a routine dental procedure. I have been in pain ever since. How long...
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How is multiple sclerosis detected?

I'm a 20 year old guy with a family history of multiple sclerosis. If I wanted to get tested for multiple sclerosis, how can I do that? Where do I start?
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How can I help my son with vertigo?

My son is only 10 years old, and he gets vertigo attacks. We found out that these attacks often come with his allergies, or if he has a cold. Is there anything that we can do...
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Is the cause of ADHD known?

My son was diagnosed with ADHD, and his doctors offered very little on how it was caused. What causes ADHD in children? Will it go away when he's adult?
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How do I know if my son has ADHD?

I noticed that my son is very hyperactive, but I think he's too young to be diagnosed with ADHD. He's only 7, so I feel like this hyperactivity has much more to do with his age....
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Can migraines cause vertigo?

I noticed that when I have migraines, I also experience vertigo as well. Can a migraine bring on an attack of vertigo?
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What are the treatment options for brain tumor for children?

My son is 9 year old, and his MRI scan showed a tumor in his head. What are the treatment options for brain tumors? We aren't sure if it's cancerous or benign.
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Will a physiatry follow up tell my friend more about his stroke?

My friend is 50 years old, and I heard that physiatrists can help stroke patients significantly. Will a physiatry follow up tell my friend more about his stroke?
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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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What is causing my headache and numbness?

My headache gets worse when I bend to pick something up. Along with this, my left eye gets blurry and my face gets numb. Could this be neurological? Why am I experiencing this?...
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Does MS cause staring?

My sister, age 22, was just diagnosed with MS. I was hoping it could explain the way that she stares. She sometimes stares out into space and can't seem to snap out of it. She...
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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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Feelings of depression with multiple sclerosis

Despite having MS, I'm pretty active in my life. But I feel like the medications I'm taking are making me feel depressed and quite fatigued. I'm not sure if I'm overdoing it...
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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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How long can vertigo last?

I had vertigo yesterday, and I went straight to bed. This morning, I still feel dizzy. Can vertigo last that long? Should I visit a doctor?
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What is causing my headache and numbness?

I have bad headaches, and along with that, my left eye often gets blurry and sometimes I feel like my face goes numb. Haven't gone to the doctor for it because of my insurance....
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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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