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What Causes Intermittent Loss Of Memory With Misshaping Of Mouth?

Hi Sir, My sister is getting symptom of paralysis. In the past 6 months, we have observed 4 to 5 times. She is getting misshape her mouth and losing memory for 4 – 5 seconds. But, she is coming to normal lateron. What could be the problem? How to go about it with regard to investigations. Please advise.
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

I think what she may be developing are episodes called TIA- transient ischemic effect. these are minor short duration episodes where the symptoms like stroke usually happen and improve very quickly- usually within the hour.

This condition usually is a factor that suggests that a stroke may happen very soon. She needs to be evaluated as soon as possible by a neurologist. If on examination, the neurologist is of the same opinion, we may consider further testing like
1. lipid profile
2. fasting blood sugar
3. blood pressure
4. carotid doppler
5. echocardiography
6. ecg
7. MRI with MRA brain
these are the basic test suggested.

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other so I can be of help further.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
(If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.
Consultant Physician and Diabetologist
JS Hospital
Ex Apollo Hospital, Delhi
Ex Kailash Hospital, Noida
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What Causes Intermittent Loss Of Memory With Misshaping Of Mouth?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query I think what she may be developing are episodes called TIA- transient ischemic effect. these are minor short duration episodes where the symptoms like stroke usually happen and improve very quickly- usually within the hour. This condition usually is a factor that suggests that a stroke may happen very soon. She needs to be evaluated as soon as possible by a neurologist. If on examination, the neurologist is of the same opinion, we may consider further testing like 1. lipid profile 2. fasting blood sugar 3. blood pressure 4. carotid doppler 5. echocardiography 6. ecg 7. MRI with MRA brain these are the basic test suggested. I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other so I can be of help further. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this) Best of luck. Dr Mittal. Consultant Physician and Diabetologist JS Hospital Ex Apollo Hospital, Delhi Ex Kailash Hospital, Noida