Mohito500:
I am hypertensive but stopped taking my drugs since January. 3 days ago I felt this numbness in my left leg and hand and was rushed to the hospital, my BP was so high on 250/150 and the Doctor immediately admitted me.

Several tests were done and drips administered on me. The BP was later reduced to 120/109. However I was sent to do a CT brain test and that was when I knew I was on a long thing even when I felt that I was fine. This is the CT Brain Scan Report:

" Plain 2mm axial sections of the brain are reviewed in soft tissue window. There is an area of hyperdense collection in the right parietal lobe, particularly involving the region of the posterior limb of the right internal capsule and lentiform nucleus. Minimal reactive oedema around the lesion is shown.
No mass effect is sighted
The brainstem and cerebellum are normal. The ventricular system is within normal limits. No bone lesion is sighted.

Tomographic features are that of acute right parietal lobe haematoma".

A doctor told me that I would be referred elsewhere and might do a brain surgery.

Doctors in the house. Kindly assist me please. How true is this? Must I do a brain surgery?

Mohito500:


Thank you sir. I'm just scared at the mention of a brain surgery.

Mohito500:



I have no swelling or pains. I just feel numbness in my left foot and hand.

ultron12345:
don't be scared. If there is money I will recommend the US, UK or memfys specialist hospital in enugu, if not, I recommend Dr. tayo ojo and Dr.femi bankole, both at LUTH........there is another very good neurosurgeon in a private hospital abuja (Dr.biodun), I've forgotten d name of d hospital though is expensive.........can we discuss more on whatsap1

ultron12345:
don't be scared. If there is money I will recommend the US, UK or memfys specialist hospital in enugu, if not, I recommend Dr. tayo ojo and Dr.femi bankole, both at LUTH........there is another very good neurosurgeon in a private hospital abuja (Dr.biodun), I've forgotten d name of d hospital though is expensive.........can we discuss more on whatsapp

SmallmebigGod:

Why do you think he will require surgery, he should be reviewed by one of those you mentioned up there, I still doubt they will go for surgery,with my little interaction with some of those people you mentioned , he will most likely be managed conservatively except there are other signs not mentioned up here

ultron12345:
If the hematoma were to be in another part of the body, conservative management will work but not in the brain, it will have to be suctioned out through a craniotomy as soon as possible to avoid further complications such as brain herniation which can be fatal.

SmallmebigGod:

Not all bleed into the brain requires surgery, there are many things to put into consideration too. Let see if they review what they will say

Mohito500:
I have attached the CT scan result

helovesme:
The oedema in the report caught my eye.

Do you have any swelling in any part of your body? Legs, feet, ankle? Do you experience difficulty walking?

I feel a full body CT scan should have been done though and not just the brain.

Frenchfriez:

No dear, the oedema is reactive, a sign that the normal inflammatory process is taking place which is a good thing, as brain macrophages would breakdown the hematoma.
It also doesn't have anything to do with peripheral oedema, what we should be concerned about is signs of raised intracranial pressure which I doubt he has.
Last last, the medical team would have to make the best decision for him.

ultron12345:
is the numbness not a possible sign of raised intracranial pressure

Mohito500:



I have no swelling or pains. I just feel numbness in my left foot and hand.

Mohito500:
I want to thank everybody on this thread for the concern shown on my health. I want to particularly thank Ultron12345, smallmebigGod and Helovesme for the encouragement. I thank Frenchfriez for his accurate diagnosis of what is wrong with me and how this is best managed. Bros, all what you said were reiterated by all the various Consultants at LUTH. I guess you are a Neurologist.

I was admitted into the Acute Stroke Unit of LUTH and was seen by various Neurologist who said I had a bleed in the brain. I was more concerned if I would be requiring a Brain Surgery but they all said no. I asked how the blood clot would be taken out but was told the brain would take care of itself and some would dissolve into the brain over time.

I would be discharged soon and intend to take my drugs religiously, going forward.

Healthcare is very expensive in this country.

I than you all once again.

SmallmebigGod:


Glad to hear you are fine. Pm me if you are still in Luth, i might just say Hi to a brother.

Mohito500:
I want to thank everybody on this thread for the concern shown on my health. I want to particularly thank Ultron12345, smallmebigGod and Helovesme for the encouragement. I thank Frenchfriez for his accurate diagnosis of what is wrong with me and how this is best managed. Bros, all what you said were reiterated by all the various Consultants at LUTH. I guess you are a Neurologist.

I was admitted into the Acute Stroke Unit of LUTH and was seen by various Neurologist who said I had a bleed in the brain. I was more concerned if I would be requiring a Brain Surgery but they all said no. I asked how the blood clot would be taken out but was told the brain would take care of itself and some would dissolve into the brain over time.

I would be discharged soon and intend to take my drugs religiously, going forward.

Healthcare is very expensive in this country.

I than you all once again.

Frenchfriez:

Happy for you, and hopeful that you have a sound health

Mohito500:


Please sir, can I reach you outside NL? There's something I want to discuss privately with you.

Thank you.

Frenchfriez:

Alright. PM