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Consultant Physician, Internal Medicine and Critical Care Expert - Answered on Aug 21, 2023

Dr Ashit Hegde specialises in internal medicine and intensive care. He has nearly 40 years of experience and is consultant physician, intensivist and head of the critical care section at the PD Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre.
He is actively involved in teaching and training residents for post graduate programmes in internal medicine and critical care.
He holds an MD degree in general medicine and therapeutics from the Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai, and an MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh.... more

Question by Raghavendra on Aug 21, 2023Hindi

Hello,this is raghav my wife aged 40yrs, is an MS patient since 1999,after deliver of our child in 2012,she was suffering from headache and low BP which resulted in her havine epilepsy episodesin feb 2014,it was a severe attack as she was unconscious for almost 72hours since then she had 9 episodes till now ,the last being in feb2021.The problem with her now is she suffering from memory loss,do not remember any immediate incidents her Hb is 11+. My query what should i do for her,so that she regains her some memory alleast Thanks

Ans: She will need to be evaluated by a neurologist . Some of the tests that might have to be done are the Thyroid functions, Sr B12 levels, Electrolytes, Liver function. May also need to undergo an MRI of the brain

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Hello Roopashreeji, My father has mild dementia since the past 3-4 years. There aren't many psychologists/psychotherapists in Pune who can deal with this issue with less medication and more therapy. Can you recommend good tips to help him deal with memory lapses? If there is any mental health medication (Ayurveda or homeopathy), please do recommend. Many thanks for your time. With good wishes, U

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As you might be aware, some of dementia’s symptoms are not reversible.

What one can focus on is identifying its causes and preventing the dementia from getting worse.

Activities that tax the brain or prolonged depression and excessive fasting, especially cutting on good fats and sugar, are known to affect the brain’s health. At the same time, one needs to be careful with their intake if one has other ailments like blood pressure, diabetes, etc.

I would suggest you visit an Ayurveda treatment facility (Atmasantulan village near Pune is a good option) to get proper diagnosis and treatment.

At home, you can practise activities that relax the brain; gardening and being close to nature are especially beneficial. Pranayamas such as Bhastrika and Anulom Vilom will help relieve stress.

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