A 43-year-old member asked:
could it be that i have brain damage?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mazen Kherallah answered
Infectious Disease 34 years experience
More info needed: We need more information in order to get an idea and be able to answer you.
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Dr. William Singer answered
Pediatric Neurology 51 years experience
Depends on symptoms: Whether or not you have brain damage depends on what your symptoms might be. Speak to your doctor or have a consultation with a neurologist.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Hypoperfusion causes brain damage?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gamal Boutros answered
Neurology 39 years experience
Yes: How did you measure the hypoperfusion, just low blood pressure, anemia, low heart rate, or you measured the cerebral blood flow.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Brain damage from ecstasy use?
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Dr. Brad Bobrin answered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Possibly: The drugs that stimulate especially methamphetamines but also nmda (ecstacy) and GHB can cause permanent brain injury. I personally have seen several cases.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Which brain damage can solvents cause?
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Dr. Chaim Colen answered
Neurosurgery 19 years experience
Many: It depends on the solvent but, neurons can be easily injured by potent chemicals. Sense of smell, touch, balance and sight might become altered.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Does weed cause brain damage?
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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered
Pain Management 17 years experience
Define brain damage: Marijuana use can lead to addiction and dependance and many experts consider these to be a form of "brain damage". There is strong evidence that prolonged use can lead to cognitive impairment which may be irreversible.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Can brain damage cause als?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Randy Baker answered
Holistic Medicine 40 years experience
Possibly: Recent research suggests that a history of multiple concussions increases the risk of als, but more research is needed. Fortunately, the vast majority of those with concussions will never get als. The cause of ALS is largely unknown; genetic factors play a role in some cases. Lyme disease may cause symptoms very similar to ALS ; should thus be ruled out.
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Dr. Randy Baker commented
Holistic Medicine 40 years experience
Provided original answer
Here is an article discussing the research:
http://articles.latimes.com/2010/aug/17/news/la-heb-brain-trauma-20100817
Dec 27, 2013
Dr. Bennett Machanic commented
Neurology 52 years experience
The relationship of head trauma is fairly consistent with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, but is totally speculative re ALS. Your point about Lyme disease mimicking ALS is very well taken.
May 22, 2015
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