Answer: If you bruise your brain, rest, water, higher protein diet can help. Medication is used for specific symptoms.

Many patients have been personally touched or are familiar with someone who has had a craniotomy and believe that paralysis or speech difficulty are the only outcomes from craniotomy. They are frequently unaware or don't realize that an initial, life-threatening cause, such as a cancerous tumor or collection of blood between the layers of membranes covering the brain, leads to that craniotomy. Surgery as a treatment of epilepsy is not usually viewed as life-saving. See similar questions...

Instead of accessing the brain through incision(s), surgeons irradiate the brain abnormality with beams of gamma radiation that pass through the skull and brain tissue and treat only the designated area. See similar questions...

The lengthy hospital stay and recovery time required by traditional brain surgery has been eliminated by the Gamma Knife procedure. Since it requires no incisions and is performed under conscious sedation, the risks of infections and adverse reactions to general anesthesia are eliminated, as is recovery time. See similar questions...

A bruise is also called a contusion (say: ken-too-zhen), and it forms after a hard enough bump to the s.... See similar questions...

Routine blood thinning medications are given after surgery, which include aspirin, Persantine (dipyridamole), and dextran. Dextran is given for 3 days while in the hospital. The aspirin and Persantine are given for 6 weeks. Pain medication will be given for use after surgery and will be discussed before discharge from the hospital. A dentist may ask if your orthopaedic surgeon instructed you to take antibiotics before dental work. See similar questions...

In the early stages many people are prescribed anti-epileptic medication, even if they haven't had a fit or seizure, in an effort to reduce the likelihood that they will have one. Doctors have different view on how helpful this is and not all centres will prescribe anti-epileptic medication as a routine. Where it has been recommended initially, there is always a plan to reduce the dosage over time as the risks of seizures reduces. See similar questions...

Lipo dissolve is a non-invasive procedure. Unlike plastic surgery, there is no anesthesia, no surgery, and no downtime. See similar questions...

People with serious forms of anxiety demonstrate chronic over-activity in the areas of the brain associated with fear or nervousness. An inhibitory neurotransmitter, gamma aminobutyricacid (GABA) works in these areas to diminish this excessive nerve cell activity. There is evidence that benzodiazepines cause an increase in the activity of GABA, thereby returning the system to a normal level and reducing the associated symptoms of anxiety. See similar questions...

Painkillers and antibiotics are often prescribed after surgery. Please check to make sure nothing you are allergic to has been prescribed, then take your medications as prescribed. Even if your pain is only moderate, using your pain relief medication will make your overall experience considerably more comfortable. top page See similar questions...

Chiropractic is a conservative approach to health care that supports the body's natural ability to heal itself within certain limits. Chiropractors avoid medications, which can interfere with the body's own healing processes, produce unwanted side effects, create dependence and lead to drug-related disease or complications. Chiropractic's principles maintain that the first and best response in most illnesses and injuries should be noninvasive conservative care. See similar questions...

Yes, we usually prescribe liquid Tylenol for a week. Most of our patients discontinue the pain medication after four days. See similar questions...

Most animals require some medicine to calm them before surgery and in the case of a painful condition (like a broken bone) they will need to be given drugs for pain control. This medication is usually given by injection under the skin. The time before surgery that this medication is given will vary depending on the patient’s condition and the circumstances of the procedure. See similar questions...

Dr. Stoler: Yes, I had them for four years! Then the psychiatrist (MD rehab doctor) said to me, "Lady, you are probably brain damaged and you are probably not going to get better. You need to go to a psychotherapist and learn how to cope with your brain damage." By luck or fate I met a woman at my local health club who told me about Dr. Burdenko. She assured me he would help me. He's the one who helped skaters Nancy Kerrigan and Oksana Baiul. Chatter: How? Dr. See similar questions...

Many brain tumors are treated with surgery. The purpose of surgery is to remove as much of the tumor as possible, establish an exact diagnosis, and provide access to the tumor site for other treatments. Surgery to remove a brain tumor is called a craniotomy. In most cases, the neurosurgeon cuts into the scalp and removes a piece of the skull to expose the area of the brain over the tumor. In some cases, surgeons can reach tumors by entering the skull through the sinus cavities. See similar questions...

Answer: I am currently only taking one medication for my bipolar disorder, Depakote, which works very well for me. I’m more stable than I have ever been and extremely productive and efficient. See similar questions...

Answer: Yes, as long as you take your medication at least one hour before taking Lean-N-Clean®/Acidgone®, or at least 2 hours after taking Lean-N-Clean®/Acidgone®. See similar questions...

ANSWER: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, (NSAIDS) are normally prescribed for Arthritis. These drugs are known to cause gastrointestinal bleeding and kidney problems. Patients usually have to discontinue use after continuous usage. See similar questions...

Medication, such as a proton pump inhibitor (for example, Prilosec OTC®), and antireflux surgery represent two different approaches to the treatment of GERD. PPIs decrease acid production in the stomach but don't actually strengthen the esophageal junction, so reflux can continue. Though this continued reflux is often painless and may go unnoticed by the patient, it could continue to damage the lining of the esophagus. See similar questions...

Patients with a history of drug dependence or alcoholism should use caution when using this medication. Patients with high blood pressure or a history of heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, or hyperthyroidism should be monitored. That is correct. The Concerta capsule is designed to release the medication without dissolving the capsule. The empty capsule passes through the digestive tract and out of the body without being digested. See similar questions...