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Suggest Treatment For Frontal Lobe Atrophy And Deviated Septum

Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2014

Question: addendum: i have old lacunar infarct, frontal lobe atrophy, calcified structure in nose. no mass lesion seen. ethmoid sinusitis. smoking (hard to stop). biopsy no malignancy noted. deviated septum.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I need few more clarifications...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query.

I have gone through the history and tried to correlate the findings. But, I would like to have a few more clarifications from you before I can put forward my views.
1. The calcified lesion mentioned by you in the query, I want to confirm that is it actually located in the nose or in the brain?
2. Are you suffering from headache, nasal block and nasal allergy (sneezing/running nose/foul smell from the nose)?
3. Do you have associated hypertension or Diabetes?

Awaiting for your reply.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (18 minutes later)

it is in the nose not the brain

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
DNE is required to diagnose the lesion...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back.

The calcified mass in the nose could be related to any of the following lesions rhinolith, osteoma of the paranasal sinuses, allergic fungal sinusitis or an impacted tooth.

Diagnostic nasal endoscopy (DNE) is required to confirm the same. The appropriate management can be planned further after examining the lesion.
Kindly provide other details which I have asked in earlier answer.

Hope this clears your doubts.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)

yes tension type headache, hbp but under meds including aspirin. i feel acidic now. also rivotril as needed.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nasal block & acidity, can worsen the headache...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Welcome back

The amount of stress undergone to cope up with the present nasal condition together with acid reflux can be the precursor of either tension headache or stress headache.

Avoid aspirin; get the medicine replaced after consulting your doctor. Aspirin can worsen the acidity. For headache, try taking diclofenac or ibuprofen which is more beneficial. For acid reflux, proton pump inhibitor such as Omeprazole or Pantoperazole is the best choice.

Wish you good health and good luck.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (17 hours later)

thanks. i will this thread open.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you good health....

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

Wish you good health and good luck.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (41 minutes later)

is it okay to take 1 mg rivotril daily? i am acidic.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can use...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for writing back

Rivotril - clonazepam, is not used to treat acidity. It is an antipsychotic medicine used to relieve the anxiety. You can definitely take one to calm down your anxiety after discussing or as advised by your doctor.

Proton pump inhibitors such as Pantoperazole or Omeprazole are used to treat acidity.

Wsh you good health.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (13 hours later)

can my calcified turbinate or sinusitis cause headaches? 3 hour window mornings no headache.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, calcification in the sinus can cause headache

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

Yes, calcification noticed in the sinuses can cause headache because of the blockage of the sinuses. Hence, unless the blockage is not relieved, the headache will not reduce.

Sinuses are always filled with air, hence, presence of any secretions or calcified fungal ball or osteoma makes the skull heavy and leads to headache.

Hope this clears your doubts.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)

i can breath deeply in both nostrils.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It's a good sign...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Welcome back

It's a good sign. It implies, your nasal airway is clear, but there could be a block in the sinus. That's reason for your headache too.

If you can upload the images of the CT Scan or MRI, I can help you in a better way.

Hope this clarifies your doubts.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (11 hours later)

chinese med natural herb okay for sinus?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I'm sorry! I don't recommend it...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back and I apologize for the delay in answering your query.

I'm sorry! I do not recommend my patients or clients an unknown medicine. I do care for my clients and I would advice them the best of the medicines which have been tried and proved to be effective.

Please post me images of the CT Scan or MRI, I can help you in a better way.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju