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Hi..my dad had a humerus fracture in the 1st week of dec,2017. Had to undergo 2 plates. He is unable to straighten his hand to the fullest and top of that there is no improvement in his wrist/fingers down.(radial nerve palsy). He everyday goes for physiotheraphy and stimulation. The doctor said as its been 3 months and there is no improvement in h

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I'm JS, 50. Start 3 months ago, my right hand finger numb, consult doctor and having neuro vitamin B, numbness lesser, but start left hand weak. Doctor gave Eperisone HCl, Mecobalamin and Neuro Vit. But hand weak frequently back, now start hand muscle paint. 6 years ago I had my left hand stroke on radial nerve palsy, it seem symptom come back. Bl

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Hi my husband has be diagonised with 4th nerve palsy. His vep report is normal.. How severe is the issue. How long does it take to recover.

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Need to consult as VEP does not show this. ...  Read More

Dear Doctors My brother underwent a Distal humerus fracture surgery by putting LCP plate 2 months ago. Recently I went through a nerve conduction test and as per report there is a conduction block. Now my ortho doctor advising to go for nerve exploration. My concern is that is it too early to go for nerve exploration or should we wait. Also, is it

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Hi My mother got a attack for nerve palsy. To which specialist we need to go and get the treatment? Also is it curable and what care we need to take care for this. Can we treat this at home with medicine only ?

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You can consult a neurologist and an ophthalmologist. Usually nerve palsy require conservative management in initial phase ...  Read More

Respected doctor's Howmany months it will take for recovery from sixth nerve palsy due to inflammation.. Also I wanna know whether the double vision/diploma caused by sixth nerve palsy will be cured only after the full eye movement becomes normal?? What are the treatments available for double vision?? It's been 75 days

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Hello We usually wait for atleast 6 months for recovery. Diplopia often resolves when eyes are aligned in straight gaze At this time...we will observe with medical management Prismatic glasses are al ...  Read More

3months ago I had humorous shaft fracture surgery,my radial nerve surgery was also done at the time daily physiotherapy is going on, now I'm able to stretch my hand completely but I'm not able to raise my wrist yet, please suggest any possible methods for recovery

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Part if radial nerve supplies the muscle that lifts the wrist. Nerve conduction tests can help determine how much has your nerve recovered and also surgeon would be the best person to answer the amoun ...  Read More

I had met with accident on Nov 1st 2015, surgery ended up with ORIF LCP plate to my fight arm fracture. Doctor said due to radial nerve entrapment I am unable stretch fingers backward and wrist drop. It crossed 35 days, still I don't see improvement despite 15 physiotherapy sessions. Pls suggest

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Consult orthopedic surgeon get nerve conduction study done to know the status of nerve injury ...  Read More

Respected doctor's What are the treatments available for double vision caused by sixth nerve palsy!! My dad's Eye alignment and movement almost normal 80 days after sixth nerve palsy but still double vision not yet cured?? So what's next!! Please reply 🙏 🙏 If he start using prism glasses for double vision will he be able to drive tw

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Hello Yes...prismatic glasses will help Wait for spontaneous recovery for another 3 months. ...  Read More

I had accident in 2016....and I have third nerve completely palsy....and also have 4 surgery for eye....and also one maxillofacial surgery....but my eye is not come on back to his position and I not have single vision of both eye(double vision).....can you suggested me the best option for it in India and out of India....!

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please consult an Neuro.ophthalmologist. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors , I got Bell's palsy 12 days back ,went to see doctor , he prescribed me standard medicine Prednisolone and antiviral which is fine . And asked me to consult physiotherapist . I have completed almost 7 session of physiotherapy what concerned me most that physiotherapist is using electrical stimulation which I have read about can cause

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I'm 21 years old and i have been diagnosed by bell's palsy in Jan.,2025. I have taken treatment for about 2 months then by some reasons i quit that ...i have been recovered to a large extent but i am still feeling pain in my facial muscles . Drooping is still seen when i smile freely nd difference in eyes is also present . So can i restart my medi

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There is no definitive treatment for bells Palsy. It requires physiotherapy and rehabilitation. In any case if some other concerning symptoms are also present besides just facial Palsy,it will requi ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with bells palsy from last 2 days, i have been asked to go through electrical stimulus and laser treatment for grade 3-4 bells palsy. I am not sure if these treatment have any side effect. Kindly guide.

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It's always about the benefit to risk ratio, benefit is faster recovery, less residual weakness, side effect nothing major, may cause repeat ed spasm pain ...  Read More

Hi doctor. I was admitted to the hospital for two days due to Bell's palsy on my right face . My treatment includes dexamethasone injection, PPI, antiemetic and antibiotics. But since today I am having severe hiccups that go away in between for sometime but come back again. What Medicine can I take? Please suggest

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Hello I am having numbness on left side of my face since 1 week. I am unable to move my left side of face, closing eye lids is slower and have tears in eyes often. I am abroad , have consulted with neurologist doctor. He ruled out brain related cause by MRI. I am not confident with treatment here, as its been week and there are no sign of improveme

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as query about bells palsy . Please take consultation ...  Read More

My father suffered 3rd nerve palsy in 2008 and recurrent partial 3rd nerve palsy as mentioned by neurologist in 2015 also and started clopitab lipirose and cilaheart. Then Angiogram done on 11/06/2016 it indicated CAD mild disease.l He had some speach disturbed and mouth deviation in 12 October 21 then consulted neurosurgeon he prescribed clopitab

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Needs proper consultation. Check with ur doctor to whom shown earlier. ...  Read More

2yrs before I had accident which crushed ulnar and median nerve PALSY..... Surgery done at government hospital 10%only...due to carelessness of doctor... my hand loses all muscles ATROPHY... Hand like dry fish CLAW AND APE HAND...and moved to private hospital...they found neuroma and giloma decided to do sural nerve graft..and done.. but unfortunat

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Whatever has happened can’t be undone. Try to get out of the situation and stay positive. Have a calm mind and focus on your goals. There is a lot you can still achieve. Keep doing exercises n build o ...  Read More

2yrs before I had accident which crushed ulnar and median nerve PALSY..... Surgery done at government hospital 10%only... carelessness of doctor... after 9months my hand loses all muscles... Hand like dry fish ...and moved to private hospital...they found neuroma and giloma decided to do sural nerve graft..and done.. but unfortunately my hand can't

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Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts ...  Read More

Respected doctor's I want to know whether a patient fully recovered from sixth nerve palsy can use Steam inhaler for cold symptoms will it cause any issues ?? Thank you

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Yes he can use ...  Read More

Respected Doctor's My dad Age 58,Had sixth nerve palsy before a year now his eyes are back to normal,His Sugar and BP are normal and Taking medicine Atorbest 20 for cholesterol My query is can my dad take steam inhalation for common cold symptoms will eyes get irritated because of steam ,Awaiting your replies,Thank you 🙏🙏

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What is the success rate of using electrical stimulation especially galvanic current in case of sciatic nerve palsy after hip joint replacement ? Current given due to less sensation in right toes and tingling effect sometimes (its about 8 months of surgery ). will the sensation be regained

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxvRQ9ZJ8vQ Chiropractic Mobilization will help. Avoid bending in front. Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall. Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily. Apply H ...  Read More

My father have difficulty in swallowing Food, little tongue on left side, drooling slaiva since 1 month, firstly I went to ent, doctor did endoscopy and CT of neck, doctor said everything is alright,and give medicines but no improvement after that I go to neurologist he said lower carnial nerve palsy problem and advice me to MRI,I attached both MRI

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Sir, as per the report there seems to nothing specific which can explain your father's condition. I would suggest you to get your father examined in details. Also, MRI films need to be examined in det ...  Read More

What is the maximum time ,damaged nerve takes time to heal after hip joint surgery. Swelling & heaviness still persists at foot after few months post operation. Tab Gabaneuron is going on, but of less help. Need guidance to be hopeful

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Swelling is usually not a part of nerve injury. Have you done a Doppler of the leg. Try to keep the leg elevated while sitting and sleeping. ...  Read More

I am having ulnar nerve palsy. Seeking advice for the same , what is the immediate and long-term remedies for this..

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Good evening doctor's My dad Age 57 had sixth nerve palsy before 11 months coz of this he had diplopia, from month 3 he started noticing Improvement in double vision after month 6 he started driving two wheeler's with almost 90 to 95 percent recovery,But the issue is still that 5 to 10 percent diplopia/double vision is not yet recovered it's almost

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I think ,he is doing pretty well if he is able to drive also .. Treqtment will only be supportive as in supplements and physiotherapy only .. You have to ignore it ,and over period of time , will get ...  Read More

Respected doctor's My dad is having double vision since last 9 months because of sixth nerve palsy due to inflammation of nerve,now his eyes are aligned correctly but double vision is still there on far peripheral vision of infected right eye So how long it will take for full recovery from diplopia Now diplopia is very minimal on peripheral region

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As there is no diplopia in the straight ahead position ,you don't require any treatment for diplopia.The time taken recover from diplopia depends so many factors.Usually majority recover with in 6 mon ...  Read More

I have cubitus valgus from small age due to elbow fracture, nnow sometimes right hand little finger side nerve pain is there, any good pain relievers, cream etc

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Respected doctor's My dad had sixth nerve palsy before 4 months due to inflammation,right now his eye movements are normal but diplopia is still there while looking at some angles/Gaze.Yesterday we went to eye specialist/Neurologist and explained slight diplopia is still there,but after checking my dad's eyes doctor told the eye movements are compl

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Hello A. There is no connection between diplopia and power prescribed B. He has mentioned glasses power and IPD in this glasses prescription ...  Read More

He is suffering from bells palsy ..what kind of treatment is require and is it cureable?? Please explain about this problem elaborately

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Treatment will depend on when he had the attack of bells palsy If it is recent , specific medication can improve chances of recovery ...  Read More

Replied to Dr.Manoj Rai Mehta and Dr.Devanshi Shan Doctor's thanks for your replies,you told most of the time sixth nerve palsy will be cured within 3 months.But for my dad already it's been 75 days,As I told earlier currently his right eye right end movement restriction is minimal i.e -0.25.So howmany more days or weeks it takes from now for the c

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Medical disorders are very complex processes which take variable time to improve. Theoretically it can improve anywhere between 2 weeks to 6 months, it may take more or less... that is subject to the ...  Read More

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