Jagran correspondent, New Delhi. Not every headache is minor; sometimes it can be a sign of a serious and life-threatening neurological emergency. A similar case came to light with a 21-year-old youth, who suddenly had a severe headache.
Along with this, frequent vomiting, extreme weakness, sweating and chest discomfort also started. When his condition worsened, the young man was admitted to a private hospital, where tests confirmed Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT).
Neurologist Dr. of Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute (PSRI). Bhaskar Shukla said that in CT scan and MRI venography, a clot was found in the left transverse sinus, the major vein of the brain, due to which pressure and swelling in the brain was increasing.
Further investigation revealed nephrotic syndrome, severe dehydration, and antithrombin deficiency, which increased the risk of clot formation severalfold. According to him, the patient was given multidisciplinary treatment in the ICU.
Which included anticoagulation, inflammation control and prevention of seizures. With timely treatment his condition stabilized and he was discharged with advice for follow up. This case is a warning to headache sufferers, especially youngsters, not to ignore sudden and unbearable headaches.
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