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I am a 68-year-old man experiencing forgetfulness. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 68-year-old man who has been experiencing worrying episodes of forgetfulness lately. It is not just the occasional misplaced keys or forgotten appointment – I am talking about significant lapses in memory that leave me feeling confused and frustrated. Simple tasks that I used t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your problem and situation. Forgetfulness can be a common part of aging, but significant lapses in memory could indicate a more serious concern like Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Alzheimer's typically involves progressive memory loss, confusion, and dif... Read Full »
There is severe burning sensation in head with forgetfulness. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My mom is always complaining of a severe burning sensation in her head. She is 67 years old. She has some problems detected by MRI with a white matter like minute clogs. She started forgetting short term events. She is on medicine but the burning never goes away. Do you have a solution? ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What medications she is on currently? Do you have the MRI report so I could have a look at it? Based on the MRI, we can treat her. Does she have any cardiac issues? Has she tried Clonotril? Read Full »
Could my dad's forgetfulness be a sign of Alzheimer's?
Query: Hello doctor, I am worried about my dad's health. Lately, I have noticed some forgetfulness and confusion in him, and I wonder if it could be Alzheimer's disease or something related to dementia. He is 76 years old and already dealing with a pacemaker and taking medications for blood pressure and c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. According to your description and the questionnaire result, it is evident that there is a problem with his cognitive ability. So, your concern is logic. Dementia is a state of cognitive decline that causes significa... Read Full »
How can my concussion following a head injury be treated?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 46-year-old female preschool teacher. Recently, I was struck on the head by a first aid kit, a small box fan, and a child car seat, while I was putting another first aid kit on the top shelf in the storage closet at work. I did not lose consciousness but had mild nausea, extreme... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a post-concussion syndrome. This goes away by itself, but yes, it can take time like a few weeks to months. You should take proper sleep to get a complete recovery from this. Avoid exertion, strain, excessive television viewing, computers, and mobiles. I sugge... Read Full »
My grandfather often forgets his family. Is it dementia?
Query: Hello doctor, My grandfather is 70 years old. He often forgets his house and often goes to the next street house when he comes back from outside. Sometimes, he also forgets his name and family members. Is he suffering from dementia? Does he require psychiatric consultation immediately? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand your concern. Yes, he is suffering from dementia. The forgetfulness is secondary to neuronal loss. As he forgets the house and names of relatives then possibly he h... Read Full »
Can you provide insights on dementia?
Query: Hello doctor,One of my family members is diagnosed with dementia, and I am looking for information on how to manage it daily. Can you provide insights into how established habits may be affected by dementia, and are there strategies or recommendations for supporting individuals with dementia in main... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern for your family member. Dementia can indeed impact established habits due to memory loss and changes in cognitive function. Some strategies to support individuals with dementia in maintaining routines include the following: Consistency: Esta... Read Full »
My mother has difficulty in remembering things. Is it dementia?
Query: Hello doctor,Recently, I have noticed that my 66-year-old mother is experiencing difficulties with remembering things, and it has raised some concerns for me. As her son, I want to ensure that she is receiving the support and guidance she needs. Is she suffering from dementia? If yes, then how to tr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern for your mother's condition. She may have dementia. It is due to neurodegeneration of the brain neurons. It can be due to old age, uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, alcohol consumption, undiagnosed stroke, vitamin B12 deficiency, or... Read Full »
I have been experiencing memory issues. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 50-year-old lady and have been experiencing memory issues for the past year and it is affecting my daily life. I suspect it might be dementia. Can you help me understand how dementia affects the brain? What specific areas of the brain does dementia impact? How does dementia progr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Dementia primarily affects the hippocampus area of the brain. Yes, individuals with dementia often experience difficulties with memory, including forgetting daily routines and tasks they once performed routinely. As dementia progresses, the... Read Full »
What are the side effects of taking Adderall?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a 29 year old boyfriend, who weighs 190 lbs and 6 feet tall, he is a former athlete in college. He was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia through the spinal tab, five years ago. He is now taking Adderall 60 mg a day total, spread over six times, and is using Flumazenil cream, wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder even less common than narcolepsy, a rare sleep disease. The biggest distinguishing characteristics include differences in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the absence of cataplexy (a sudden weakness in the muscles while fully co... Read Full »
What immediate steps can I take for my thyroid symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old female currently experiencing weight loss, forgetfulness, and shortness of breath. I can feel my heart beating. Following a thyroid scan recommended by my primary care physician, it was revealed that I have an enlarged right lobe with no nodules. In addition, my bloo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on your symptoms and test results (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it sounds like you may have hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormones by the thyr... Read Full »