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Brain zaps and weight gain and more
Vital Statistics & Rapid Changes ​Weight Gain: 11.3 kg (approximately 25 lbs) in a very short period. ​Fat Distribution: Development of a "moon face" and significant abdominal weight gain despite no change in diet. ​Respiratory Distress: Feeling of "drowning" and gasping for air when lying flat at night. ​2. Objective Lab/Imaging Findings ​Plain CT Head/Sinus: Shows Severe Nasal Obstruction and Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy. (Note: This was a plain study without contrast, so pituitary microadenoma was not ruled out). ​Ferritin Levels: 4 ng/mL (Severely deficient). ​Iron Deficiency: Currently experiencing symptoms of severe anemia. ​3. Neurological Symptoms ​"Brain Zaps": Frequent electrical shock sensations in the head, especially when moving eyes or lying down. ​Pressure Sensations: Intense pressure behind the eyes and in the sinus cavities (matches the crowding seen on CT). ​4. Physical Symptoms (Systemic) ​Severe Edema: Visible swelling in the face and nasal passages. ​Thinning Ski
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Your symptoms would lead to a diagnosis of Cushings disease. You need thorough evaluation of level of lesion leading to your condition ie. At the level of Hypothalamus / Pituitary / Adrenal gland/ Receptor level
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Might be cushings Need out to rule the cause and then plan treatment accordingly Consider consulting for further details
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Need to discuss in detail
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Consult neurologist Need more details
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