Question 1

is there any treatment for latent squint and fourth nerve palsy?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Rare cases of migraine can cause double vision due to ophthalmoplegia.  A virus can attack cranial nerves but usually facial (bells). There is a benign familial 4th nerve defect but not intermittent.  Other causes can be serious and need a detailed MRI exam.

Question 2

can you please suggest treatment for latent squint and fourth nerve palsy?

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What problems: Are you having?  Treatment is based on symptoms.

Question 3

in what way can fourth nerve palsy be treated?

Accepted Answer

Nerve palsy: There is no specific treatment for a fourth nerve palsy other than time to see if it improves, on some occasions steroids might be used if the palsy was thought to be caused by an inflammatory process.

Question 4

what is the surgery for fourth nerve palsy called?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Nerve palsy: Surgery for just a fourth nerve palsy surgery is extremely rare  and normally related to a tumor. There is no special surgical name that we use for this surgery.

Question 5

please tell me what does fourth nerve palsy lead to ?

Accepted Answer

Double vision: The fourth cranial nerve is the trochlear nerve. This coordinates the downward and inward rotation of the eye. Thus, a palsy leads to double vision particularly when looking downward. Patients have problems when going down stairs as this worsens the diploplia.

Question 6

fourth nerve palsy head tilt test, is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Nerve palsy: A fourth nerve palsy is rare without a history of trauma to the head. The test to diagnoses it is straightforward and with little or no side effects. The key thing is to find out what case the palsy in the first place.

Question 7

fourth nerve palsy head tilt test, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Trochlear Nerve: palsy of the superior oblique muscle due to damage of CN IV. The head tilt, the test shows increased deviation or deflection when the head is tilted to the affected side.

Question 8

treatment for sixth nerve palsy?

Accepted Answer

Determine cause: The sixth nerve can be affected by many disorders of the nervous system.  The cause must be determined.  Many cases improve with time as long as the cause is not tumor or other mass.  Surgery and glasses do not help.

Question 9

what are the treatment options for third nerve palsy?

Accepted Answer

Third nerve palsy: can have multiple etiologies (congenital or acquired). Some causes do not need intervention and time may resolve the signs and symptoms. Some require intervention (such as those caused by mass effect). Ask your ophthalmologist what the cause of your 3rd nerve palsy is and he /she can give you treatment options.

Question 10

is there any alternative treatment like homeopathy for sixth carnial nerve palsy..

Accepted Answer

Yes, try homeopathy: Homeopathy certainly has the potential of helping sixth cranial nerve palsy. It is important to find a knowledgeable and skilled homeopath, but, fortunately, many of the best homeopaths in the world are in india.

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