Hello, my mother is suffering from Transverse Myelitis for 25 years. I want to know if it is curable or any medications are required to live a normal life. Please suggest which doctor to consult for diagnosis.
Hello Nikhil, For transverse myelitis, there are treatments to minimize the permanent neurological defects which include corticosteroid and other medications that might help in suppressing the immune system. Further, we have listed dowm some of the best neurologists in India on our page - 10 Best Neurologist in India. Hope our answer helps you.
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Dhanya Shetty
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Can an HIV patient go through a Bone Marrow transplant?
Hello,
- Assuming you're HIV positive with cancer, and in need of Bone Marrow Transplant: we will first have to check your reports. We will have to see the diagnosis, medical reports, medical history, etc, to see whether a Bone Marrow Transplant would be necessary or not. There are ways to control HIV like increasing the CD34 count. Apart from this there are also other ways but only after that can you be considered a transplant.
- Now, Considering you are seeking cure for HIV through Bone marrow transplant (BMT):
- There have only been two successful cases where HIV was cured with Bone marrow transplant and in both cases the patients had cancer with BMT as a last resort treatment. In case of both cases the patients were suffering from life-threatening advanced stage cancer. The first such case occurred in Berlin, where an American Patient named Timothy Brown had myeloid leukemia and was also HIV positive. He was in the advanced stage of this blood cancer and the doctors had decided to do a Bone marrow transplant and also attempt to clear the HIV simultaneously. Since HIV patients can only get an allogeneic transplant, they had searched for a donor with a rare genetic mutation of the CCR5 gene for both the Berlin patient to make them HIV-resistant. After that the Berlin patient took regular bantiretroviral drugs that suppress HIV and has been virus-free ever since.
- The second successful case was in London, where the patient with Hodgkin's lymphoma and HIV virus was also in the advanced stage of cancer as the doctors decided attempted a stem cell transplant for their cancer and simultaneously attempt to clear HIV. And similarly they searched a stem cell donor with a rare genetic mutation of the CCR5 gene for the patient to make them HIV-resistant. The London patient stopped taking the medication 18 months ago and there is no sign of a return of HIV.
- They are not likely to do BMT just to cure HIV. But if you are a cancer patient you should consult a hemato-oncologist for added information. Our page could help you find experts, refer it - Medical Hematology - Oncologists in Mumbai. Let us know if your city is different, I hope our answer helps
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Pankaj Kamble
Member of team ClinicSpots.
What should we do for chest and leg pain for person having Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
WPW SYNDROME symptoms are mainly due to irregular heartbeats. You are already on medication. Pain in the leg should not be related to your cardiac condition but regarding chest pain, you must surely take opinion from a good cardiologist - Cardiologist in India. Wish you a speedy recovery. Hope our answer helps you.
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Pankaj Kamble
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Who is the best doctor for WPW syndrome in Kolkata and what is treatment for it?
As per our understanding you could be having WPW syndrome. In this syndrome patient has sudden episodes of irregular heartbeats. The WPW syndrome treatment options are:
- conservative
- radiofrequency catheter ablation.
But you must consult a cardiologist and decide about treatment plan. Cardiac electro physiologists are the clinicians who deal with it. Find cardiologists on our page - Cardiologists in Kolkata. Hope our answer helps you.
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Pankaj Kamble
Member of team ClinicSpots.
I am suffering from Lumbar Radiculopathy. For the past 1 year, I am suffering from back pain and I have taken medicines, physiotherapy but can't get relief in pain. Please help.
Hello, Lumbar Radicular symptoms include pain which radiates into the lower extremity (thigh, calf, and occasionally the foot) directly along the course of a specific spinal nerve root. The most common symptom of radicular pain is sciatica (pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve - down the back of the thigh and calf into the foot).
Treatment:
- In the initial stage, the doctor suggests a nonsurgical treatment (such as physical therapy, medications) which often gets improve within 6 weeks to 3 months.
- Since in your case the nonsurgical treatment does not alleviate the pain, decompressive surgeries such as laminectomy and/or discectomy/microdiscectomy. These surgeries typically provides relief of radicular pain for 85% to 90% of patients.
We suggest you to consult a nearby Orthopedic and only after a physical examination, the complete treatment can be provided by the doctors. I hope this answers your query. Find our page which will help you look for doctors - Orthopedic Doctor in India.
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Pankaj Kamble
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Hi, I need urgent treatment for vestibular migraine. Please guide me with its treatment.
Hello,
- There's no specific medication for vestibular migraines. Your doctor will prescribe different drugs to stop an attack when it happens, same is called abortive therapy:
- Triptans: this medicine is taken at the first sign of headache symptoms.
- Vestibular suppressant: It can ease your dizziness and motion sensitivity. This type of drug works on the balance center in your inner ear. Your doctor might prescribe benzodiazepines like lorazepam (Ativan), anti-nausea drugs like promethazine (Phenergan),
- Antihistamines: like meclizine.
- If you have frequent or disabling vestibular migraines, your doctor may try drugs similar to traditional migraine prevention meds. These include:
- seizure medicines,
- blood pressure medicines (like beta blockers and calcium channel blockers),
- and some antidepressants.
- CGRP inhibitors: are a new class of preventive medicine that your doctor may recommend if other medicines don't help.
We suggest you consult a doctor regarding migraine treatment, before going for any medicines, as they prescribe you the medicine according to your health condition, and our page might help with that - General Physicians in India. Hope this answers your query.
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Pankaj Kamble
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Hi, my father is 56 years old and he can't walk and talk for 3 years due to a Brain stroke. I want to find the best center for his treatment. Please guide me for the same.
Hello Ahmadzai, Thank you for your enquiry. We have understood that you want to know about the best hospitals that treat brain stroke in India. Our page lists qualified practitioner who will do justice in educating you about the concerned treatment and curing you - Neurologist in India.
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Dhanya Shetty
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Male | 53
stem cell therapy for parkinson's?
Hello, Stem cell therapy is still under trial. Lot of research is in the process but no definitive treatment for Parkinson's has been identified. Please consult a neurologist who can suggest you the best available treatment, you can also refer our page for same - Best Neurologist in India. Hope our answer helps you.
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Pankaj Kamble
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Hello, my age is 26 years and I am a Spinal cord injury patient - level is d1, d2, incomplete injury. Please tell me about Stem cell therapy. How much time does it take to recover from this therapy?
Stem cell therapy is under trial phase though it has a good future but currently long way to go. Post spinal cord injury and surgery physiotherapy on regular basis, medication, and counselling. Consult a spinal surgeon for currently available treatment. This page might help - Spinal Surgery doctors in Mumbai, or even that covering other places which are in your vicinity.
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Dr. Babita Goel
General Physician
Answered on 23rd May '24
Hello, can Stem cell therapy cure autism permanently?
As on today stem cell therapy for autism is still at an experimental treatment that is under research.But has shown promising result. Researchers all over the world are nery hopeful that in near future stem cell treatment for autism will be available. Consult Psychological Problems doctors in Mumbai, or any other city, who on evaluation the cause will guide through the available treatment. Hope our answer helps you.
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Dr. Babita Goel
General Physician
Answered on 23rd May '24
Asked for Female | 56
My mother 1 day before. Came Brain stroke, please give appointment
We are extremely sorry for replying late, and equally concerned about your mother, we hope that our list with help you get in touch with the right experts, if at all you need second opinions, or if this problem reoccurs, please find it on our page - Best Neurologist in India. Do let us know of any progress and keep us in the loop, we are always here for our users!
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Samruddhi Bhartiya
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Male | 42
I am 42 year male, since last 8 days feeling pain in left side of head just above ear that runs in a curved line upward and downward, today checked my BP & it was 220/120, took one tablet. what should I do now
Experiencing pain in your head and high blood pressure can cause something more serious. You should seek medical attention immediately to get the proper diagnosis and treatment. Some more tests may needed for complete diagnosis.
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Dr. Gurneet Sawhney
Neurosurgeon
Answered on 23rd May '24
Asked for Male | 25
Dear sir, I am Yasir. I am 25 years old. I am very upset for this. My both foot drop problem since 2 years. So please give me suggestions. What should I do now.
You please contact a doctor for the best advice on managing your condition. Depending on the severity of your condition, you may be able to receive physical therapy and/or medications that can help improve your mobility. A variety of assistive devices and adaptive strategies are there that may beneficial to you. It is important to discuss your options with your doctor to ensure that you are taking the most effective steps to manage your condition.
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Dr. Gurneet Sawhney
Neurosurgeon
Answered on 23rd May '24
Asked for Male | 53
Urgent- I am 53 old male with history of restless leg syndrome from approx. 20 years. With time it as become more severe as because I can’t sleep for many nights. By advance diagnosis doc discover i lack in dopamine production. I am having depressing thoughts .. can u give me promising treatment?
No single "promising treatment" will work for everyone with restless leg syndrome. Commonly recommended treatments include medications, lifestyle changes, and physical therapies. Medications and treatments can be prescribed only after a proper diagnosis. Rest you should avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco to reduce the severity of symptoms. Physical therapies such as stretching, massage, and yoga can help relieve muscle tension and improve sleep quality. It is also important to discuss any feelings of depression with your doctor and consider seeking therapy or counseling.
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Dr. Gurneet Sawhney
Neurosurgeon
Answered on 23rd May '24
Asked for Male | 35
I am looking for neurologist to help me. I want to come new Delhi at end of this month.
Sir we are extremely sorry for replying late, but if it helps then you may refer to our list of Neurologists in Delhi. You can also reach out to us if you ever feel that you need any help!
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Samruddhi Bhartiya
Member of team ClinicSpots.