Question 1

what are some pathologies of the medulla oblongata

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Trauma or tumor: Hi
Its the area of bran where memory function is, tumor of or around the area and trauma can cause problems with mood and memory

Question 2

is the bulbar the same name of the medulla oblongata?

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: Bulbar refers to the 9th through the 12th cranial nerves, which do originate in the medulla oblongata.  Bulbar region refers to the brain stem functions affecting muscles needed for swallowing, speaking, chewing.  So, in general semantics, not true synonyms, but close enough for understanding.

Question 3

my dad has injured on head last four days ago. doctors said blood clotting in medulla oblongata..whats your opinion sir? what we sir?

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Not sure of ?: Involvement of the medulla oblongata is a posterior fossa structure, which controls a whole host of autonomic and voluntary things, which could be very severe.  It isn't clear what the question is with respect to opinion, but regardless, speaking with your doctors regarding expectations and approach will be very important for your father's care.

Question 4

my medulla oblongata extends too far into my neck. i am told it is a birth anomaly. i have head and neck pains. is there any treatment - non invasive?

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Neurosurgeon: I believe that a neurosurgeon is best qualified to answer your question as he/she is certainly acquainted with the anatomy of the area in question and may be able to offer some nonsurgical options for your problem.

Question 5

what are symptoms of a brain tumer?

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It depends: It depends on the type of tumor, its size and its location in the brain.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of a brain aneurism?

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None: Frequent headaches, dizziness, numbness, weakness should be evaluated. Aneurysms however often have no symptoms until they burst.

Question 7

can deja vu be a symptom of a brain problem?

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De javu: A symptom of anxiety, rarely due to organic brain pathology.

Question 8

does brain demyelination cause any symptoms ?

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Usually: Most people with demyelinating disease of the brain (ms) do experience any of a wide variety of neurologic symptoms (e.g., visual changes, numbness/tingling, weakness), these may be intermittent.   There are certainly cases in which a person has convincing MRI findings of ms but has no objective clinical signs or symptoms, though even these people are likely to develop symptoms at some point.

Question 9

what are some of the symptoms of a brain abcess?

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Fever, neural sympts: Beyond generalizable symptoms of infection ie. Fevers and signs like elevated white count, elevated platelets, CRP etc. Brain abscesses will also manifest with signs related to where they are - ie. Lesion's location will determine specific signs where they are affected and if the lesion is large enough and starts to exert pressure it can also cause headaches or meningeal signs like a stiff neck.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of inflammation of the brain?

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Fever, headache, etc: For example, meningitis, which involves membrane that cover the brain, can cause headache, fever. Encephalitis, which involves brain tissue, can cause drowsiness, confusion, seizure.

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My medulla oblongata extends too far into my neck. i am told it is a birth anomaly. i have head and neck pains. is there any treatment - non invasive?

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