Question 1

my mum has an intermittent fever after her brain stem stroke surgery. her fever temperature ranges from 37.5-39 and it has been on going for weeks. doctors has ruled out infections and gave her antibotics. why is this happening? will the fever stops?

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FUO: By definition fever with no apparent reason for 3 weeks is  "fever of unknown origin." However, in your mother's case she had major neurosurgical attention and therefore, the most likely cause of her fever stems from that incident. In order to help you gauge the situation a little bit better I would need more information. if you'd like we can set up an appointment: Www.healthtap.com/drsaghafi

Question 2

what are brain stem function?

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For life: Brain stem functions include most things we do reflexively without thinking, like breathing, swallowing, adjusting our heart rate to our environment, sweating on the face, moving our eyes in unison, keeping our balance and even digesting food.  The brain stem also houses the nerves that innervate the structures of the head, including facial muscles.

Question 3

how long do most people survive brain stem glioma, before it kills them?

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Every case: Is different. Median 8 - 12 months.

Question 4

i have searched and cannot find information on brain stem cysts on babies?

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Dandy-Walker: Dandy-Walker is a congenital disorder of the 4th ventricle, which is replaced by a large cystic mass.  Of course, there are other possibilities as well, but here is a link to get you started :  http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/dandy-walker-syndrome

Question 5

what is the prognosis for a brain stem stroke, 7 days ago, still on ventilator?

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It depends.: The prognosis depends on many variables, such as the patient's age, other health conditions, and underlying cause of the stroke.  However the need for mechanical ventilation a week out is, in general, not a good sign.

Question 6

what are the different in symptoms brain stem lesion and cortex lesion with details ?

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Anatomy = function: The different brain regions control different functions. At the same time, they are interconnected. A brainstem lesion can cause any number of cranial neuropathies, impaired breathing, and in some cases, death. Cortical lesions can affect muscle strength, personality, language, etc. See a neurologist for further discussion. http://www.webmd.com/brain/picture-of-the-brain

Question 7

mri shows abnormal activity on left side of brain and fluid on brain stem?  what could be wrong? or how does this happen?

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Your doctor should e: These abnormalities should have been explained to you by your doctor who did the MRI on your brain. I could help you but I need to know your history(What led you to have a MRI scan in the first place(?why). Did you have any injury? do you have any headaches?
Fluid collections around brain can be blood(Hematoma) or inside the brain (excess of fluid  called Hydrocephalous). Check??

Question 8

if your on life support due 2 caerdic arrest & the brain stem  is fine just  the other part of brain is dead . can your brain recover & u survive . :(?

Accepted Answer

Talk to care team: People in a persistent vegetative state usually only need a feeding tube to live for years yet very few recover. If life support is needed, recovery chances are nearly null but do talk to the care team. This may be a time to plan organ donations, gather family and loved ones - to make peace w/ the situation. Grief Counselors and clergy can often help. My condolences to you all at this time of life

Question 9

what is your thought on having the gamma knife  on a  meningioma  on the brain stem and cranial nerves ? over the single doses 5 days a week for 5 weeks

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Pros'/Con's: Radiosurgery, such as the gamma knife, might be a good option for residual, growing tumor following resection or if your tumor is deemed inoperable. There is risk of injury to the brainstem and cranial nerves. A surgical resection, however, carries the best chance at a cure.

Question 10

what does the brain stem do?

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Brain stem: 1.Conduction of sensory &amp; motor nerves to &amp; from the brain.
2.Cranial nerves 3-12  to supply face &amp; head &amp; viscera.
3.Integrativefunctions for Cardiovascular system control, respiratory control, pain sensitivity control, alertness, awareness &amp; consciousness.

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My mum has an intermittent fever after her brain stem stroke surgery. her fever temperature ranges from 37.5-39 and it has been on going for weeks. doctors has ruled out infections and gave her antibotics. why is this happening? will the fever stops?

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What are brain stem function?

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How long do most people survive brain stem glioma, before it kills them?

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I have searched and cannot find information on brain stem cysts on babies?

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What is the prognosis for a brain stem stroke, 7 days ago, still on ventilator?

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What are the different in symptoms brain stem lesion and cortex lesion with details ?

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Mri shows abnormal activity on left side of brain and fluid on brain stem? what could be wrong? or how does this happen?

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If your on life support due 2 caerdic arrest & the brain stem is fine just the other part of brain is dead . can your brain recover & u survive . :(?

A member asked:

What is your thought on having the gamma knife on a meningioma on the brain stem and cranial nerves ? over the single doses 5 days a week for 5 weeks

A member asked:

What does the brain stem do?

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