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Blephrospasm
Hi Doctor, My father is suffering from blepharospasm in which the left side of his face-eye and cheeks flickers continuously which causes him a lot of irritation. Also, he feels headache because of it. Doctors suggest that the only solution is either the surgery or injection..Could you please suggest other alternatives
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Dr. M.K. Ansari
Internal Medicine
18 yrs exp
Lucknow
Sorry to know about ur fathers suffering. This condition is poorly responsive to medications.(and i assume you must have been already adviced the same). Nothing less than Botulinum toxin injections by an expert cud provide you symptomatic relief.
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