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Which will show brain aneurysm clearly, MR angio or CT angio?
Query: Hi doctor, Three months ago, I had an magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) of the brain as I have weird headaches that time. The result showed a little thing, which they thought could be a small aneurysm between 1 mm and 2 mm. But, they were not sure whether it is an aneurysm or anything on the arte... Read Full »
Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Computed tomography (CT) angiography has sensitivities of 77% to 97% and specificities of 87% to 100% for picking up an aneurysm. Magnetic resonance (MR) angio sensitivity and specificities are way less than CT angio. So, when CT angio is negative for an aneurysm, it is ... Read Full »
I am suffering from a headache despite a normal MRI. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have disorientation, headache, sensitivity to light, forgetfulness, and drowsiness. I went to the hospital to rule out brain aneurysm, nothing was found, but I need a resolution for the pain. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Headache with sudden onset and the worst headache of life need evaluation. Since your magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain is normal, it is reassuring. One thing that still needs to evaluate is, has there been any change in your vision, how is your fundus (eye) exam... Read Full »
I have neurological symptoms after an aneurysm clipping. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,Last year, I underwent an aneurysm clipping procedure in the M1M2 region, and although the temple remains swollen, an ultrasound scan indicates the presence of minor gliosis in the frontal lobes. Despite ongoing concerns about seroma in the temple, an ultrasound scan has not been conducte... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Regarding the aneurysm clipping, it is normal for the area around the clipping site to stay swollen for a few months post-procedure. This swelling is part of the healing pr... Read Full »
Why lung cancer medicine hampering aneurysm treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend has a brain aneurysm and lung cancer. He is undergoing treatments for both. Now, the medicine for lung cancer is hampering the aneurysm. What to do? Please suggest. Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Brain aneurysm can be a different entity or due to the metastasis of lung cancer to the brain. It is a very difficult condition to treat as both diseases have a very grave prognosis. Usually, the treatment of aneurysm is by clipping or coiling, but certain medicines are ... Read Full »
Why do I have throbbing pain in my temple?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a sufferer of hemiplegic migraine. However, I had unusual collapses three months back. The first one was 40 minutes; I could not recall the whole of that period. I came back with an injured knee and felt dazed. I was fine after around two hours. The next day, I felt pressure in my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I agree with you on the fact that when dealing with hemiplegic migraine, it is necessary excluding a brain aneurysm or any arteriovenous malformation, which may mimic this clinical situation. That is why it is necessary performing a brain MRI, which would detect any p... Read Full »
What is the treatment for prolonged sodium loss in my dad?
Query: Hello doctor, My father underwent a brain aneurysm repair one and a half years ago, after which, he is having a constant loss of sodium. He is taking one Tolsama 15 mg tablet every alternate day to stabilize his sodium levels. He is also currently taking Encorate Chrono 500, Absolut 3G, Nexfolin and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query about your father and it appears that he has SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion). It commonly occurs after a brain surgery, due to excessive fluids and use of diuretics. The sodium levels usually return to normal soon, ... Read Full »
Is headache a symptom of venous aneurysm?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a 8 x 12 mm sac type aneurysm on the vein of Galen. I am 50 years old and otherwise in a good health. I have had bad headaches and nausea for about seven months. It led MRV (Magnetic Resonance Venography) and that found the aneurysm. I know the risks of an arterial aneurysm rupturi... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a very rare anomaly. Dilatation of entire vein is more common. Theoretically, there is a risk of rupture. But, in practice the most common complications are hydrocephalus and cardiac problems. You have not indicated whether the scan revealed hydrocephalus or not. ... Read Full »
What causes sharp headaches and abrupt vision shifts?
Query: Hi doctor, For a week or two, while walking around, I have had the feeling that I was lightheaded or unsteady on my feet. It was not like the room shifting. Today, I have had a sharp headache above one eye. While sitting at my desk, my field of vision shifted abruptly. What does that sound like? I h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms could be due to ocular migraine, brain lesion, vasculitis, hypertension and stress. I would suggest you to consult a neurologist and have yourself examined. You need to carry out MRI brain to exclude any brain lesion as the cause for your symptoms. Also, ha... Read Full »
What are the possible complications of a brain aneurysm?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 40 years old. Yesterday I went for an MRI, and they found a brain aneurysm of 3 mm. MRT was investigating the worsening of migraine symptoms, which they have told me are unrelated. Last year I went to the same place for an MRT again to explore the migraine symptoms, and nothing was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that this is a small aneurysm, probably since birth. Maybe it was not seen in the previous MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), but this does not mean that it was not there. Anyway, this is a small aneurysm, and the lifetime ri... Read Full »