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What Causes Slurred Speech, Unsteady Gait And Vision Issues After Head Injury?
Question: My son in law since XXXXXXX had some value symptoms like falling down stairs twice and hitting the back of his head very hard.( we didn't know this) in the last week his speech is slurred, eyes candy focus and his l leg doesn't work right and his l hand shakes and he can't write with it. Er did ct scan and keg and was normal. Keg was ok Bp was 196/125. And suggestions?
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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist here to answer your query.
I would like to know a few details in order to answer your query:
1)Any history of seizures in your son?When he fell down,did he lose his consciousness?
2)Is he able to stand on himself and walk?
3)You mentioned l hand.Do you mean left hand?Is he able to unbutton and button his shirt?Is he able to hold the spoon and feed himself?
4)For how much duration,his BP remains elevated?For how many years or months?
Please tell details in follow up query.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Tell a few details.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist here to answer your query.
I would like to know a few details in order to answer your query:
1)Any history of seizures in your son?When he fell down,did he lose his consciousness?
2)Is he able to stand on himself and walk?
3)You mentioned l hand.Do you mean left hand?Is he able to unbutton and button his shirt?Is he able to hold the spoon and feed himself?
4)For how much duration,his BP remains elevated?For how many years or months?
Please tell details in follow up query.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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You asked about seizures and the answer is no, he was not unconscious when he fell but hit the back of his head very hard. He was on b/p Meds a yr ago but when it stayed he quit taking it. Has not taken his b/p so we don't know if it has been elevated. He can use his l hand somewhat writing is terrible. And he has trouble controlling his silverware. He is l handed. He is very frustrated because he is having so much trouble. Thank you
Could this be MS or ALS? I am beside myself worrying. It seem like some type of stroke to me. Can you give me mor information?
Could this be MS or ALS? I am beside myself worrying. It seem like some type of stroke to me. Can you give me mor information?
Brief Answer:
Possibly stroke.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for being in follow-up and providing further details.
Acute onset hemiparesis along with hypertension,appears to be a clinical setting for stroke.MS or ALS are unlikely.
Your son should get a MRI Brain done as MRI is more sensitive than CT for stroke.
Further, proper management of Hypertension is must.
If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to answer else please close the thread,rate it and write a review as your rating will be of help to me.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Possibly stroke.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for being in follow-up and providing further details.
Acute onset hemiparesis along with hypertension,appears to be a clinical setting for stroke.MS or ALS are unlikely.
Your son should get a MRI Brain done as MRI is more sensitive than CT for stroke.
Further, proper management of Hypertension is must.
If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to answer else please close the thread,rate it and write a review as your rating will be of help to me.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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