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- 01/04/2021
What is a silent stroke?
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Silent cerebral infarction (SCI), or âsilent stroke.â Silent stroke is likely caused by a blood clot that interrupts blood flow in the brain. It's a risk factor for future strokes and a sign of progressive brain damage.
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Consult a Neurologist
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I've been dealing with some serious low back pain for the past eight months, and I'm really getting concerned. I'm 24 years old, 6 feet tall, and weigh 80 kg, and I'm experiencing pain that radiates into my legs, thighs, hips, and even affects my walking and standing. I already tried lots of allopathy medications, but I still haven't found any relief. An X-ray scan showed that there's a diffuse bulge at disc L5S1. It even hurts when I cough or sneeze. Can you suggest something that might actually help?
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I've been dealing with occipital neuralgia for about two years now, and nothing seems to be working despite all the doctor's visits. I'm really curious if you can provide a treatment that actually helps with this condition.
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