Question 1

my dad has hydrocephalus and the doctors recommended shunt surgery is this the only option or can medicines help treat his condition without surgery

Accepted Answer

For hydrocephalus, shunt surgery is the standard treatment. Medications can manage symptoms temporarily but won‚Äôt address the underlying issue. Consult with a pediatric neurosurgeon.

Question 2

My mom fell off her scooty on November 28th because of sudden brakes. The 3D CT scan showed a hairline fracture on her right frontal bone. Will this heal on its own or does she need surgery? It's December 1st now and she seems normal except for swelling on her forehead, lips, and black eyes. A dental surgeon said medicines should help but advised consulting a neurosurgeon. What do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Have to see the scans and condition of patient directly . Consult neurosurgeon personally.

Question 3

Had cervical spine laminectomy surgery 8 months ago and still dealing with neck and shoulder pain when turning my head. My post-surgery MRI report shows everything's fine but the discomfort won't go away. Could this be normal healing or something I should worry about?

Accepted Answer

ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

More Neurosurgery Health Queries

my dad has hydrocephalus and the doctors recommended shunt surgery is this the only option or can medicines help treat his condition without surgery

Had cervical spine laminectomy surgery 8 months ago and still dealing with neck and shoulder pain when turning my head. My post-surgery MRI report shows everything's fine but the discomfort won't go away. Could this be normal healing or something I should worry about?

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