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My friend had a mild stroke and was concluded to have a

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my friend had a mild stroke and was concluded to have a Cyst . He is based in zambia
JA: The Neurologist can help. Just a couple quick questions before I transfer you. Do you have frequent headaches? Any issues with coordination or balance?
Customer: he is heavily complaining of headaches
JA: Is the headache episodic or daily? And what about nausea?
Customer: headaches are daily am just checking on nausea
JA: Anything else in your friend's medical history you think the Doctor should know?
Customer: complained of nausea just today he had MRI scan done
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Sorry to hear about your friend

When he had the stroke?

How old is he?

What kind of cyst is he having in the brain?

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Customer: replied 6 days ago.
am just waiting for additional info from him

So what exactly is your concern?

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Customer: replied 6 days ago.
he had a stroke on the 28 of agust
Customer: replied 6 days ago.
he is 46 years old
Customer: replied 6 days ago.
I am querying the best medical procedure with ref to his condition

What has been the cause of his stroke?

How old is he?

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Customer: replied 6 days ago.
the cyst is a 3,7cmx1,1cm in the temporal lobe
Customer: replied 6 days ago.
we have been advised that the stroke was as a result of the cyst
Customer: replied 6 days ago.
i am just wondering if your are able to provide your medical opinion
Customer: replied 6 days ago.
hi Doc are you still online

Thanks for the details

If the cause of his stroke was the cyst so he should see a neurosurgeon

He will assess you about a surgical removal of cyst or cystectomy

That is the way to go if the cyst is causing stroke

Please do let me know if you have any other question

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Customer: replied 6 days ago.
thank you so much for your infor. do you have any neurosurgeon you can recommend in Zambia

No as I am not located in that area

Please do let me know if you have any other question

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Customer: replied 6 days ago.
thank you so much and have a great day

Please do let me know if you have any other question

If done please leave a 5-stars rating to give me credit for my service

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