Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How To Treat Fluid Accumulation In Brain Mediated Balancing Problem And Which Specialist Should Be Contacted First?
Hi, My friend s balancing problems have been attributed to fluid on the brain by 4 neurologists. He walks with an extreme limp from misaligned hips and lower back . Since the hips and pelvis are an integral part of pumping the fluid up and down the spinal column why are Neurologists so reluctant to consider that as causation before they puncture his skull to drain the brain? Shouldn t a Osteopathic doctor or Chiropractor be consulted first? Thank you
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Based on your description, your friend seems to have hydrocephalus- abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain.
Even though, the same fluid circulates from brain to spine, all the recommended treatments aim at the brain, as that is the source of fluid production.
If you can upload the CT or MRI scan of the patient and the doctor's prescription, it would be helpful in giving a better advice.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Thank you for posting your query.
Based on your description, your friend seems to have hydrocephalus- abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain.
Even though, the same fluid circulates from brain to spine, all the recommended treatments aim at the brain, as that is the source of fluid production.
If you can upload the CT or MRI scan of the patient and the doctor's prescription, it would be helpful in giving a better advice.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Spinal cord
Loading Online Doctors....